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

gaze, Alex’s expression softened, and he dismissed the matter. “Forget it

blame for what I

musing. “Who was that comment for?

it off lightly, “I had already forgotten

she explained, “I was just answering

making such remarks in the future. It complicates things for me to explain to Sonia.”

at the company. But

longer

demeanor toward

that it seemed like the people upstairs were intentionally making things challenging. for

silent on the matter, focusing instead on packing her things and preparing for her dinner with Jackson

several times before, but Candice had always been too occupied to accept.

restaurant that was popular on social

Candice’s arrival Jackson expressed a modest apology. “Sorry

actually quite nice,” Candice reassured.

Inquired about her well–being.

responded, “Things are pretty much the same as

“Lex..”

concemed. He sympathized with Candice, aware that she and Alex had been together for years, a fact well–known

social circle.

his side, and things between them looked

froze

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

brow

of worrying, you should just set me up with a boyfriend.” Candice quipped, her

Her lengthy association with Alex made her a less desirable choice for any reputable family.

sigh, shifting the conversation away from such matters.

she

request, “Could you accompany

birthday, and she’s insisting I bring

was familiar with Jackson’s aunt, a renowned dancer

event, she

make it, and asked Candice to go alone,

Candice simply went downstairs

traffic was heavy, and she arrived late to

phone, she texted him and

voice approaching, talking about her company’s recent team–building trip to

looked up slowly, noticing Sleg and Alex nearing