My Mirror Image

Chapter 0065

After waiting ten minutes with no response from Alex, Candice stood up, intending to leave the pantry.

However, she caught a glimpse of Charles, who seemed to be in a hurry and had returned to pick up something.

He appeared surprised to find Candice there and asked, “Ms. Renault, you’re still here?”

Feeling it was her duty to be present, she asked, “Where are Mr. Elysian and the others?”

“They are at Proteus Corporation,” he said, presuming Alex had assigned

Candice responsibilities. “I’m going back there right now. Would you like to join us?”

Feeling it would be improper to decline now that she had been spotted, Candice agreed to join him.

During the twenty–minute ride, Charles attempted to engage Candice in

conversation about the branch company, subtly seeking insights into Alex’s plans.

Candice responded with poise, assuring him, “With Mr. Elysian overseeing things in Stugan, the branch is in good hands. There’s no need to worry too much.”

Her natural cool demeanor was accentuated by the lack of warmth in her expressions.

Charles twitched his lips slightly, afraid to say anything else.

A representative greeted them when they arrived. He respectfully informed Charles,

“Ms. Goodman has just arrived and is with Mr. Elysian inside.”

Candice, surprised to hear of Ava’s presence, frowned slightly.

Charles, seizing the chance to impress Candice, boasted, “Ms. Goodman and I go way back.”

As they spoke, the meeting room door opened. Nina emerged, hand in hand with her mother, followed by Alex.

Charles quickly approached them, receiving a courteous nod from Ava.

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Charles, Candice caught Ava’s attention, but Ava

for a few days. You must not put Alex through too

you know

I’ll have to bother you to look after Nina for a little longer. As soon as I get back, I’ll let what I

“I’ll be staying in Stugan for

Helen when I get back. Nina, try not to be too much of a bother to Alex

Nina responded agreeably.

departed, she turned to Alex and

I learn from you. How

Candice to

to toe before

the coffee shop being far away and her reminiscing about the past,

the paper bag, Candice had

upon receiving the coffee, criticizing, “I wanted a

was quite far, and I didn’t know you

an excuse. When I asked for coffee, did you really think to buy only one?”

hesitantly added, “Mr. Elysian isn’t much of

she said this, her

been a regular coffee drinker, mainly due to the intense demands of his early career and poor sleep quality. Candice had discouraged him from drinking too much

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as she thought

defined by their current coldness. Yet,

interpreting this as Candice deliberately trying to embarrass

with a smile, her tone sweet yet assertive, “Alex, how about I be your secretary for a few days?

seemed

her a cold stare and asked,

your care?” Nina asked, almost

want with

her with a detached coolness, commenting dryly, “It’s unusual to have two secretaries, isn’t it?”

Renault,” Nina encouraged, clutching Alex’s sleeve

of Nina’s comments, waited there

his gaze briefly falling on Candice before