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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Ava’s attention, but

to go to Mane City for a few days. You

you know

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

“I’ll be staying in Stugan for a while longer.”

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

Nina responded agreeably.

had departed, she turned to Alex and said flirtily,

learn from you. How should I go about that?”

Candice to look

examining her from head to toe

the

bag, Candice had long anticipated what Nina might

criticizing, “I wanted a hot Americano, but this is

was quite far, and I

with an excuse. When I asked for coffee, did

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

she said this, her confidence

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

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as

Yet, there had been a time when she genuinely felt

Candice deliberately trying to

with a smile, her tone sweet yet assertive, “Alex,

proposal seemed

her a cold stare and asked, “My

in your care?” Nina asked,

whatever you want with

her with a detached coolness, commenting dryly, “It’s unusual to have two

Nina encouraged, clutching Alex’s sleeve and pleading for his approval.

the target of Nina’s comments, waited there impassively, waiting

gaze briefly falling on Candice before turning coldly away.