My Mirror Image

Chapter 0097

Candice had added Alex’s friends on social media to gain insight into his interests and activities, yet she

rarely interacted with most of them.

Browsing through her contacts, she eventually came across Hunter Briggs’s profile and promptly deleted it.

With sleep eluding her due to a pounding headache, she propped herself up against the headboard,

methodically removing these social connections from her phone.

Just as she set her phone aside, hoping to get some rest, it rang.

Alex was calling.

Hesitantly, Candice answered, “What’s…”

She was cut off by his cold voice. “Where are you staying?”

Somewhat bewildered, Candice gave her location. Before she could grasp the situation, he had already hung

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The doorbell sounded as if she was boiling water. She had yet to pour it into the glass.

When Candice opened the door, she was shocked to see Alex standing there with a blank expression on his

face.

“Do you need something?” she asked.

Sweat had dampened her pajamas. Her wet hair also clung to her pale face.

Alex scrutinized her, a hint of displeasure crossing his brow.

Candice, gripping the doorknob, stood firmly blocking the doorway, showing no intention of inviting him in.

Alex’s eyes were contemplative as he looked at Candice and scoffed. “Up so late with the door unlocked. I wonder why I bothered coming.”

Candice, clutching the doorknob, responded dully, “What do you want?”

Alex, undeniably handsome, scrutinized her with a soft gaze, reminding her, “Candice, remember your role as Aether Corporation’s secretary.”

went hot and cold by turns, and she lacked the energy to argue with him.

the doorknob and retreated inside, sinking into an armchair.

briefly on the open window, which he

objected, “Don’t close it. I need

“It’s raining

further, she asked after a moment of silence, “Did you come here this

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gaze, icy and piercing, settled

to remind you of the importance of personal conduct for someone in your position. Aether Corporation can’t be associated with scandals.”

words, Candice looked back defiantly,

into things.”

only had eyes for him her whole life. Was he just trying to deliberately belittle her?

commented, “If you’re not well, you should be

caused Candice

up the tissues and set them aside, her voice tired. “I’ve already taken medicine. There’s no

your concern.”

you?” Alex’s lips curled into a mocking sneer, as

misunderstanding.

Candice requested, “I’m tired and need to rest. Could

with an impassive look, shifting the topic.

to address

taken

custody earlier that day. Though Yvonne might not have thought things through in her

gripping the armrest, “What happened to him?”

hundred,” Alex informed. “Your

Yvonne would reconsider for Peach’s sake, was shocked to hear she was trying to

her chest, her complexion growing even paler, and for a moment, she felt on the verge

looked up at Alex after a pause and asked, “Why are you telling

this?”

then casually poured a cup of hot water and offered it

sarcasm. “Aren’t you

irony in his remark was

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the cup he extended but refrained from taking it, sensing she appeared foolish in his eyes.

down and pulled out his phone, inquiring, “When will

met his gaze but remained silent.