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

a few

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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

said quietly, “I’ll be staying in

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

Nina responded agreeably.

to Alex and said

you. How should I go about

caused Candice to look away and step back.

notice Candice, examining her from head to toe before asking in a disapproving manner, “Where’s the coffee you were supposed

about the past, the coffee she had brought back was now completely

over the paper bag, Candice had

upon receiving the coffee, criticizing, “I wanted a hot

timidly, “The coffee shop was quite far, and I didn’t know you were here.”

always with an excuse. When

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

this, her confidence

drinker, mainly due to the intense demands of his early career

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briefly as she

current coldness. Yet, there had been a

as Candice deliberately trying to embarrass

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

seemed

her a cold stare and asked, “My secretary?”

leave me in your care?” Nina asked, almost

you want

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

Ms. Renault,” Nina encouraged, clutching Alex’s sleeve and pleading

comments, waited there impassively, waiting for Alex to respond.

briefly falling