My Mirror Image

Chapter 0037

Kayla was reluctant to

int to give her consent.

Everyone at Aether Corporation knew about the relationship between Candice and Sonia, yet this fact did not seem to trouble Candice as

she collected the papers and headed upstairs.

She was lucky. Sonia and Julle were in the restroom when she arrived upstairs, allowing Candice to bring the documents straight to Alex.

Alex exhibited mild surprise at her arrival in his office, raising his eyebrows slightly.

Handing over the documents, Candice reminded him. “These need your signature.”

Alex accepted and began to sign them without delay.

Candice observed him. Her eyelashes trembled slightly.

The foremost lesson he had taught her was the importance of scrutinizing contracts, insisting she should always examine them closely. even if they came from a familiar source.

Midway through signing, Alex casually inquired, “How’s your foot injury?”

Candice replied softly, “Almost healed.”

“Will you be able to join the team–building event?”

“Yes.”

As Alex completed the signing and returned the papers to her, Candice prepared to leave. But then he added, “Stop by the finance department to get your reimbursement for the medical expenses.”

Candice paused, turning to look at him.

After a brief silence, he explained. “Someone posted a video online. The company plans to leverage your injury for public relations.”

His eyes were dimly lit and displayed no emotion as they gazed at Candice.

Candice slowly opened her mouth, speaking gently after a moment. “I thought you would at least ask if it hurts.”

Alex’s hand which was holding the pan, paused at her question. He offered, “Compensation can be doubled, and paid leave is also

possible.”

“Alright.”

Exiting Alex’s office, Candice encountered Sonla and Julie.

from Alex’s office, displayed a mix of discomfort and wariness in her eyes, yet managed a forced smile. asking,

at her and continued on

clenched her lips and

at a hot

Corporation’s team–building activity was held at a

corporation reserved the entire resort for the function

such grandeur was uncommon even at Aether Corporation. Soon, word got out that Sonia was behind the planning. The internal chat groups buzzed with excitement. Those flatterers even began referring to Sonia as the “boss’s wife.”

formal message wishing

boss’s wife.

on the team–building agenda, where Sonia had merely altered a game and carried her mug to the

Candice reflected on

+15 BONUS

had gone downstairs and engaged in conversation with someone

the hot spring resort this time. It’s the first time in my years at Aether Corporation to enjoy such

heard you planned this

had a lovely smile on her face. She was naturally chubby, which made her look more likable. Her silence seemed

neither confirmed nor

entered the pantry and poured

Candice, Sonia’s

leave when she overheard a contemptuous comment, “With Candice in charge, we

reply, focusing instead on returning to her desk to

with everyone meeting at the

Alex as she was leaving.

a sidelong glance but did not offer her a ride.

arrived roughly fifteen minutes after Alex.

an expert driver who could go quickly and steadily, but Candice’s commute had taken several extra minutes due to

and Candice found

on bus travel, looked enviously at Sonia and

sick to take the bus because of her motion sickness. Consequently, Alex drove her in his luxurious

them to her phone, where Jackson had sent her a video of his Ragdoll.cat.

phone, she missed the glance Alex directed her

her profile, maintaining a

Are you listening to me?” Sonia gripped his arm, her

paused briefly

outfit looks good today?” Sonia tugged at her dress, looking expectantly

looks good on you.” Alex answered

Sonia perked up, linked arms with Alex, and confidently strode past

the departing figures of Alex and Sonia, noticing Alex carefully

resort was nestled

midday when they arrived.

together before returning to their room for some rest.