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.

in her eyes, yet managed a forced smile. asking, “Candice, what’s

glanced at her and continued on her

her lips

a

held at a hot spring resort.

plan. The corporation reserved the entire resort for the

Aether Corporation. Soon, word got out that Sonia was behind the planning. The internal chat groups buzzed with excitement. Those flatterers

by attention, sent gifts to everyone, along with a formal message wishing a

boss’s wife.

where Sonia had merely altered a game and

Candice reflected on

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work–related task, Sonia had gone downstairs and engaged in conversation with someone from the finance

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

you planned this team–building

chubby, which made her look more likable. Her silence

she neither confirmed nor

the pantry and poured water into

Candice, Sonia’s smile momentarily

in charge, we never visited such upscale places. Thankfully, you’re around. After all, you’re practically

did not catch Sonia’s reply, focusing instead on returning to

at the

ran into Alex as

gave her a sidelong glance but did not offer her

fifteen minutes after Alex.

who could go quickly and steadily, but Candice’s commute had

organized five buses, and Candice found a seat next

Sonia and mused. “When will I

bus because of her motion sickness. Consequently, Alex drove her in his luxurious multimillion-

them to her phone, where Jackson had

her head to view her phone, she missed the glance

barely glimpsed her profile, maintaining

listening to me?” Sonia gripped his

focus to Sonia, Alex paused briefly before responding. “What is it?”

good today?” Sonia tugged at her dress, looking

good on you.” Alex answered

perked up, linked arms with Alex, and

the departing figures of Alex and

resort was nestled

was already midday

before returning to their room for some rest.