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

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

followed, “Ms. Renault, it was quite

Candice and gave her a cold look

returning to her senses when Hanley’s soft voice called

apologized in

furrowed brow and offered, “If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to call

request, she gratefully declined and made her way back to the hotel.

she was surprised to find Alex waiting outside

her arrival and emotionlessly

Candice quietly obeyed.

initiative to enter the

broke the

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

in his tone and the icy gaze

to resign? Can you afford the breach of contract fee?”

responded hoarsely, “I

out if you can’t afford

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warning snapped her

her

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

conversation concluded. She was expecting Alex

leave.

unbutton his shirt, showing

the bed for a time, unable to urge him to leave

secretly hoping Alex had left

was still

was damp and unkempt as she

and casually asked, “Have you slept with anyone

taken aback, “What did you

a few individuals, “Jackson, Marc, or the man who

with any of them?”

as if all her

on emotionlessly, “Answer me.”

right term and finally asked in a shaking voice, “Do you really think of me that way?”