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.

of discomfort and wariness in her eyes, yet managed a forced smile. asking, “Candice, what’s your reason for being here?”

merely glanced at her and continued

from Candice, Sonia clenched her lips and

at a hot

was held at a

entire resort for the

heard the news; such grandeur was uncommon even at Aether Corporation. Soon, word got out that Sonia was behind the planning. The internal chat

swamped by attention, sent gifts to everyone, along with a formal message wishing a delightful weekend, echoing the tone

boss’s wife.

had merely altered a game and

Candice reflected on

+15 BONUS

Sonia had gone downstairs and engaged in conversation with someone from the finance department.

for being able 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,” the deputy director of the finance department expressed

heard you planned this team–building

which

confirmed

the pantry

Sonia’s smile momentarily froze.

a contemptuous comment, “With Candice in charge, we never visited such upscale places. Thankfully,

on returning to her

for the weekend, with everyone meeting at

as she was leaving.

glance but did not offer her

roughly fifteen minutes

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

buses, and Candice found a

particularly keen on bus travel, looked enviously at Sonia and

take the bus because of her motion sickness. Consequently, Alex drove her in

phone, where

view her phone, she missed the glance Alex directed her

maintaining

you listening to me?” Sonia gripped his arm, her tone pleading and

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

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

on you.” Alex answered promptly.

linked arms with Alex, and confidently

the departing figures of Alex and Sonia, noticing Alex carefully

resort was nestled halfway up a

was already midday when

and Kayla enjoyed lunch together before returning to their room