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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Candice caught Ava’s attention, but Ava soon looked

helplessly, “I have to go to Mane City for a few days. You must not put Alex through too

you know

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

responded with a slight nod and said quietly, “I’ll be staying in Stugan for a while longer.”

back. Nina, try not to be too much of a bother to Alex in

Nina responded agreeably.

she turned to Alex and said flirtily, “My mother

from you. How should I

tone caused Candice to look away and step

from head to toe before

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

Candice had long anticipated

predicted, Nina frowned upon receiving the coffee, criticizing, “I

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

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

at Alex and hesitantly added, “Mr.

said this, her confidence wavered.

the intense demands of his early career

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wandered briefly as

defined by their current coldness. Yet, there had been

froze, interpreting this as Candice

yet assertive, “Alex, how about I be your secretary for a

proposal seemed reasonable.

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

leave me in your care?” Nina asked,

whatever you want

dryly, “It’s unusual to have

Nina encouraged, clutching Alex’s

Nina’s comments, waited there

gaze briefly falling on Candice