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.

mix of discomfort and wariness in her eyes, yet managed

and continued on her way.

Candice, Sonia clenched her lips and retreated to her

a hot

team–building activity was held at a hot

the plan. The corporation reserved the entire

that Sonia was behind the planning. The internal chat groups buzzed with

along with a formal message wishing a delightful weekend, echoing the tone of at

boss’s wife.

Sonia had merely altered a game and carried

Candice reflected on

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downstairs and engaged in conversation

you 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

you planned this team–building

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

she neither confirmed nor denied

with a neutral expression, entered the pantry and poured water

noticing Candice, Sonia’s smile momentarily

contemptuous comment, “With Candice in charge, we never visited such upscale places. Thankfully, you’re around. After all,

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

everyone meeting at the office to board a bus for the

Alex as

glance but did not

fifteen minutes after

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

five buses, and Candice

bus travel, looked enviously at Sonia and mused. “When

was too sick to take the bus because of her motion sickness. Consequently,

diverted her attention from them to her phone, where Jackson

bowed her head to view her phone, she missed the

profile, maintaining a neutral,

Sonia gripped his arm, her tone pleading

his focus to Sonia, Alex paused briefly before responding. “What is

if my outfit looks good today?” Sonia tugged

on you.” Alex answered

perked up, linked arms with Alex, and

back from her phone to the departing figures of Alex and Sonia, noticing

nestled halfway up a mountain.

midday when they

lunch together before returning to