My Mirror Image

Chapter 0063

The unexpected encounter took Hanley by surprise. Raising his eyebrows, he approached her and inquired, “You seem quite taken with artistic planning, don’t you?”

Responding with a smile, Candice remarked, “It’s quite the coincidence running into you here.”

Hanley, maintaining his cool demeanor, clarified, “It’s not so much a coincidence. I’m overseeing this exhibition.”

He gestured toward the painting behind Candice and explained, “Today marks the opening of the exhibition, and you happen to be the first guest. We have to close the gallery, though. I need to make some adjustments to the positioning of this artwork.”

Candice looked at the indicated painting but could not identify any issues. Curious, she asked, “What adjustments are necessary?”

“The lighting,” Hanley glanced at her. “Different lighting can evoke varied emotions from the artwork.”

Candice, intrigued by this concept, repeated thoughtfully, “So, even objects can embody emotions?”

Not wanting to interfere with Hanley’s task, she decided to leave.

However, Hanley stopped her, saying, “Hey, you can keep exploring. I just need to adjust this particular piece.”

She took another round inside.

As Candice made another round through the gallery, Hanley was done with the alterations.

She discovered that the painting indeed felt different from before. The shift was slight yet evident–a very subtle sensation.

Exiting the exhibition hall around 7 p.m., night had already enveloped the sky.

She checked her phone, finding no messages from Alex. Apparently, her employer did not care where she went. She tucked her phone back into her bag. “Do you live nearby? I can give you a lift,” Hanley said, interrupting her daze.

Candice politely declined, “No, thank you. I’ll just hail a cab.”

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Hanley noted, “Cabs are hard to come by in this area at this hour.”

He insisted on driving Candice back to the hotel.

Upon arriving, Candice recalled her unfulfilled promise to take him out to supper, but he had to be elsewhere.

she

soon as she stepped out of the car, she saw Nina exiting another vehicle, with Alex close behind.

was surprised to see Candice. An icy comment followed, “Ms. Renault, it

Candice and gave her a cold look before continuing on his way.

still, momentarily frozen, only returning to her senses when Hanley’s soft voice called out

promptly apologized in hushed

still gripping the steering wheel, glanced at Candice with a furrowed brow and offered, “If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to call me. Jackson asked me to keep an eye

request, she gratefully

was surprised to find Alex waiting outside her

her arrival and emotionlessly instructed, “Open the

Candice quietly obeyed.

the initiative to enter the room.

maintaining his silence, Candice broke the ice, “Is

eyes met hers as he questioned her sharply, “Have I been too soft

icy

the breach of contract fee?” Alex

responded hoarsely,

acting out if you can’t afford

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snapped her back

contract, obliging her to remain submissively by his side. Was she,

moved her lips slightly but ultimately opted not to respond to him. After all, if Alex thought she was acting out,

when the conversation concluded. She was expecting Alex to

leave.

to unbutton his shirt, showing no signs of departure.

bed for a time, unable to urge him to leave

her nightgown, secretly hoping Alex had left

that he was still there when she exited the shower.

unkempt as she wrapped it

relaxed and casually asked, “Have you slept

aback, “What

coolly named a few individuals, “Jackson, Marc, or the man who drove you

with any of them?”

shock by his accusations, as if all her

on emotionlessly,

in a shaking voice, “Do you