My Mirror Image

Chapter 0088

Candice had admittedly consumed more alcohol than she could handle.

Her mind was foggy, and she felt a heaviness in her head, her hand shaking as it clung to the corner of Alex’s

shirt.

Alex noticed how she was tugging at his shirt, his tone void of emotion as he commented, “You really can hold your liquor.”

Her eyes began to redden and moisten, washing away her customary poise and calm manner.

“Don’t you hate such socializing?” she questioned softly, her eyelashes quivering slightly.

Alex had his reservations in some aspects, usually staying away from smoking and drinking, only partaking

when strictly necessary.

Having worked closely with him for years, Candice was well-versed in his preferences.

His brows twitched slightly, clearly unconcerned that Candice was still clinging to his shirt.

He scoffed. “You’re so dedicated to your job now?”

Candice felt a tightness in her throat, making her uncomfortable.

She leaned into the swing, and her grip on Alex’s shirt weakened.

Pressing her lips together, she mentioned, “Sonia is here in Stugan too.”

Alex’s eyes narrowed as he questioned, “What about it?”

As Candice looked down, contemplating her next words, a man approached them.

“Mr. Elysian, everyone awaits you inside the villa,” he announced.

Candice’s planned words were cut off. She glanced at Alex, who gave a nod and returned her gaze.

She felt a bit woozy, but thankfully, she had preemptively taken a hangover remedy from the waiter earlier. Even so, her thoughts were slightly clouded.

Grasping what Alex was implying, she steadied herself on the swing and followed him to the villa.

The walkway leading to the villa’s entrance was softly illuminated and decorated with begonias.

Despite being cautious, Candice’s night blindness made it difficult for her to walk steadily, and her alcohol use made it worse.

She proceeded cautiously, taking one step at a time, trying to adapt to the low light.

Candice by

of warmth, resonated, “Can’t you

a step back and gently

+15 BONOS

let out

his tall figure overshadowed

around her. She

she

closed her eyes and braced for the impact, but it never

had caught her from behind

terms with what had just

cleared her head,

emotionless as he remarked, “Still as reckless

her throat intensified. She opened her

at her, questioning, “Why

“I” before Alex released her arm and grabbed her wrist

lingering warmth on her skin left her momentarily disoriented, yet she quickly recovered, biting her lip. Her voice was hoarse,

strode forward, holding her

uneasy with the proximity and tried to

were walking so sluggish before. I almost believed you

clarifying, “I suffer from night blindness.

halt, then casually giggled. “What

allowing Alex to guide her to the villa entrance. Upon entering the brighter area, she let out

down, adjusting his cuffs. He cast a casual

and Stan were already sitting in the living

called out to Alex, inviting him

they were

perched on Stan’s lap, holding

+15 BONOS

to the girl,

else at the table was doing the exact same thing. It was your average

affluent youngsters enjoying fun.

neutral expression, settled into a seat

himself, urged Alex to join the card game as soon as he

and directed, “You take

order surprised

“My hand is sore, and I don’t feel like

slender and impeccable, the skin fair,

boss was subtly indicating the episode

she overheard Sieg, clearly unsatisfied, questioning, “Lex, are you

“I’m really not up

looked alright