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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caught Ava’s attention, but Ava soon looked away, turning to

helplessly, “I have to go to Mane City for a

you know

smiled at Alex and said, “This is an emergency, so 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 think

said quietly, “I’ll be staying in Stugan for a

Nina, try not to be too much

Nina responded agreeably.

she turned to Alex and said flirtily, “My mother

you. How should I

suggestive tone caused Candice to look away

Candice, examining her from head to toe before asking in a disapproving manner, “Where’s

shop being far away and her reminiscing about the past, the coffee she had brought back was now completely

had

receiving the coffee, criticizing, “I

timidly, “The coffee shop was quite far, and I didn’t know

Renault, always with an excuse. When I asked for coffee, did you really think

at Alex and hesitantly added, “Mr. Elysian isn’t much

said this, her

to the intense demands of his early career and poor sleep quality. Candice had discouraged him from drinking too much coffee, and eventually he

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mind wandered briefly as

could not be defined by their current coldness. Yet, there had been a time when

froze, interpreting this as Candice

flickered across her face before she turned to Alex with a smile, her tone sweet yet assertive, “Alex, how about I be your secretary

proposal seemed

gave her a cold stare and

me in your care?”

whatever you want with me.”

a detached coolness, commenting dryly, “It’s unusual

fire Ms. Renault,” Nina encouraged, clutching

Nina’s comments, waited there

subtly, his gaze briefly falling on Candice before