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.”

hot and cold by turns, and

doorknob and retreated inside, sinking into an armchair.

her, his attention briefly on the open window,

objected, “Don’t

“It’s

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

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piercing, settled

to remind you of the importance of personal conduct for someone

looked back defiantly, her voice

into things.”

only had eyes for him her whole life. Was he

box of tissues on her and commented, “If you’re not well, you should be taking your

caused Candice a

set them aside, her voice

your concern.”

concerned about you?” Alex’s lips curled into a mocking sneer, as if amused

misunderstanding.

and need to rest. Could you please leave?”

her with an impassive look, shifting

still intend to address

was taken

Ivor into custody earlier that day. Though Yvonne might not have thought things through in her haste, it was essentially a domestic issue and an attempted assault.

gripping the armrest,

and fined five hundred,” Alex informed. “Your mother and sister went to the station to get him back.”

who had hoped Yvonne would reconsider for Peach’s sake, was shocked to hear she was trying to get Ivor

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

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

this?”

poured a cup of hot water and offered it

sarcasm. “Aren’t you deeply concerned

his remark

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from taking it, sensing she appeared foolish in his

down and pulled out his phone,

gaze