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.

raised an eyebrow. “Regarding?”

softened, and he dismissed the

“Am I to blame for what I said earlier?”

was

already forgotten about it; why do you still remember

was just

annoyance, cautioned, “Avoid making such remarks in the future. It

reputation was not exactly stellar at the company.

the events that followed, and Sonia no longer made

demeanor toward Candice had

to Candice 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

times before, but Candice had always been too occupied

had chosen a restaurant that was popular on

arrival Jackson expressed a modest apology. “Sorry

quite nice,” Candice reassured.

smile, Inquired about her well–being.

indirectly asking about Alex and responded, “Things

“Lex..”

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

social circle.

Alex had Sonia at his side, and

Candice’s movements froze

was meant to reassure Jackson or herself. She reasoned, “He was never

brow furrowed slightly.

should just set me up with a boyfriend.” Candice quipped, her tone lacking

was not so simple. Her lengthy association with Alex made her a less desirable choice for any reputable family. Her predicament was identical to

from such matters. He Inquired, “How’s

she

awkward request, “Could you

birthday, and she’s insisting

a

event, she readied herself and awaited Jackson’s arrival,

unable to make it, and asked Candice

Candice simply went downstairs and hailed a cab.

Saturday night traffic was heavy, and she arrived

phone, she texted him and

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

slowly, noticing Sleg and Alex