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.

abruptly halted, catching Candice by surprise as she

voice, devoid of warmth, resonated, “Can’t you

covering her nose, took a step back and gently explained,

+15 BONOS

let out a dismissive

tall figure overshadowed Candice, resembling

felt immense pressure around her. She clenched her hand and said, ” Everyone’s

to walk past Alex with confidence, she misjudged her

She closed her eyes and braced for the impact,

from behind just

heart skipped a beat, still coming to terms with what had just happened as Alex drew her close to

head, but her

arm strongly, his tone emotionless as

respond, but the discomfort in her throat intensified. She opened her mouth a few times but was unable

at her, questioning,

Alex released her

skin left her momentarily disoriented, yet she quickly recovered, biting her lip. Her voice was hoarse, but she was adamant. “I can

remained silent. He strode forward, holding her wrist

with the proximity and tried to pull away

a teasing tone, floated down to her. “You were walking so sluggish before. I

clarifying, “I suffer from night

halt, then casually giggled. “What a

the villa entrance. Upon entering the brighter

his cuffs. He cast a casual glance at her

were already sitting in

him to a game. “Lex,

noticed that they

Stan’s lap, holding

+15 BONOS

whispered occasionally to the girl, which

table was doing the exact same thing. It was your

affluent youngsters enjoying fun.

maintaining a neutral expression, settled into a seat beside

the card game as soon

Candice and

order

wrist, remarked, “My hand is

were slender and impeccable, the skin fair, and

his hand, sensed that her boss was subtly indicating the episode of them making it to the villa. Her eyes briefly

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

casually answered, “I’m really

looked alright