My Mirror Image

Chapter 0038

Candice was still dazed and anchored to the ground when Sonia arrived.

Sonia appeared to be feigning Innocence but was actually invitis. She approached Alex and asked, “What were you both discussing? I saw you together earlier.”

Alex’s response was nonchalant. “Nothing important.”

He quickly diverted the conversation, acking, “Did you enjoy the hike?”

Sonia sensed that he was trying to downplay the issue, but she was sharp and went along with him anyway,

As Sonia passed Candice, she briefly hesitated before commenting. “It’s too bad you didn’t join the like; it was truly scenic.”

That evening, Sonia organized a game of “Truth or Dare. The participants were divided into several groups due to the large number.

Candice deliberately chose a spot away from Sonia and Alex, sitting on the outskirts with some less familiar colleagues

The game initially began with participants being reserved in their questioning, but as time progressed, the nature of the questions graw increasingly bold.

When Candice’s turn arrived, a colleague inquired curiously. “Candice, when and with whom was your first time?

At that question, Candice fell silent.

Sonia had just walked over to serve them fruits, paused and interrupted with a strained smile, “It’s inappropriate to ask a gift such

personal questions.”

Candice, following Sonia’s interruption, replied candidly. “At twenty, with Alex.”

Her statement was not particularly loud, but most people had heard her since they stopped talking to listen to the commotion.

Sonia’s face drained of color immediately. She quickly set down the fruit tray and left with reddened eyes.

The mood became tense, but Candice remained composed and picked up a game prop, urging, “Shall we continue?”

Everyone there was shrewd; sensing the sensitive situation, they laughed off the awkward moment and moved on.

After several more rounds. Candice’s interest waned.

She decided to head back to her room. However, as she turned a comer, she was stopped by someone trailing her.

“Can we talk?” Alex asked while frowning.

an

expression softened, and he dismissed the matter.

to blame for

was that

forgotten about it; why do you still

she explained, “I was just answering their question.”

of annoyance, cautioned, “Avoid making such remarks in the future. It complicates things for me to

exactly stellar at the company. But amidst her jumbled thoughts, she

Sonia no longer made an effort to interact

demeanor toward Candice

frequently suggesting to Candice that it seemed like

remained silent on the matter, focusing instead on packing her things and

out several times before, but Candice had always been too occupied

restaurant that was popular on social media for their date.

a modest apology. “Sorry

nice,” Candice reassured.

with a smile, Inquired

indirectly asking about Alex and responded, “Things are pretty much the same as always.”

“Lex..”

Candice, aware that she and Alex had been

social circle.

at his side, and things between them looked serious.

of Alex, Candice’s movements froze momentarily,

herself. She reasoned, “He was never truly mine. Ours was a relationship where two

Jackson’s brow

should just set me up with a boyfriend.” Candice

her a less desirable choice for any reputable family.

away from such matters. He Inquired, “How’s your

she

you accompany

aunt’s birthday, and she’s insisting I bring a date.”

Jackson’s aunt, a renowned dancer in

evening of the event, she readied herself and awaited Jackson’s arrival,

to make it, and asked Candice to go

simply went downstairs and hailed a

and she arrived late to the already–started

to contact Jackson by phone, she texted him and waited outside.

she heard Sleg’s voice approaching, talking about her company’s recent

noticing Sleg