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.

time,” she

car, she saw Nina exiting

“Ms. Renault, it was quite bold of you to leave the

and gave her a cold look

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

apologized in

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 on

due to Jackson’s request, she gratefully declined and made her way

she was surprised to find Alex

emotionlessly

Candice quietly obeyed.

took the initiative to enter the

his silence, Candice broke the ice, “Is there something you need?”

eyes met hers as he questioned her

and the icy gaze caused Candice

Can you afford the breach of contract fee?” Alex mocked

responded hoarsely, “I know.”

if you can’t afford it!”

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snapped her back

not afford the cost of breaching her contract, obliging her to remain submissively by his

slightly but ultimately opted not to respond to him.

the conversation concluded.

leave.

expectations, Alex began to unbutton his shirt, showing no signs of

urge him to leave due to

secretly hoping Alex had left by the time

was unfortunate that he was still there

as she wrapped it in the

asked, “Have you slept with anyone else recently?

was taken aback, “What did

individuals, “Jackson, Marc, or the man

intimate with any

was left in shock by his accusations, as if all her blood had turned

on emotionlessly, “Answer me.”

in a shaking voice, “Do you really think