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 she lacked the energy

retreated inside, sinking into

on

objected, “Don’t close it. I

responded indifferently, “It’s raining outside.”

silence, “Did you come here this late to lecture

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gaze, icy and piercing, settled on

the importance of personal conduct for someone in

the coldness of his words, Candice looked back defiantly, her voice hoarse. “You’re reading too

into things.”

only had eyes for him her

tossed a box of tissues on her and commented, “If you’re not well, you

unexpected impact caused Candice a slight

set them aside, her voice tired. “I’ve already taken medicine. There’s no need for

your concern.”

think I’m concerned about you?” Alex’s lips curled into a mocking sneer,

misunderstanding.

tired and need to rest. Could you please leave?”

an impassive

still intend to address the situation

was taken

not have thought things through in her haste, it was essentially a domestic issue and an

asked, gripping the armrest, “What

up to fifteen days and fined five hundred,” Alex informed. “Your mother and sister went to the station to

sake, was shocked

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

up at Alex after

this?”

at her, then casually poured a cup of hot water and offered it to

tone was tinged with sarcasm. “Aren’t you deeply concerned

his remark

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from taking it, sensing she appeared foolish

Alex set the cup down and pulled out his phone, inquiring, “When will you return

met his gaze but remained silent.