My Mirror Image

Chapter 0127

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Sonia was a vivacious person. With Sieg by her side, she was able to blend in with ease.

Meanwhile, Candice lingered on the outskirts for a short while, feeling idle. Eventually, she made her way to the grill stations, took several skewers nonchalantly, and set them on a grill.

Not being a regular at barbecuing or cooking, Candice struggled to manage the temperature.

It wasn’t until a charred scent filled the air that she realized she had overdone the food.

As Candice hurried to fix things, Sieg approached to retrieve something and was immediately hit by the burnt smell. He frowned. “What’s that smell?”

Candice, keeping her cool, was about to dispose of the charred food when Sieg caught her in the act.

He exclaimed dramatically, “Candice, can you even cook?”

Still holding the plate, Candice froze.

She glanced at Sieg but chose to remain silent.

Sieg sneered contemptuously. After being verbally bested by Candice earlier without a chance for rebuttal, this was his moment.

He scrutinized the burnt food on the plate and clicked his tongue. “Is this ‘perfect wife and mother‘ act for Lex or Jake’s benefit?” Sieg taunted mockingly.

He blocked Candice’s path before she could move and scoffed, seeming to enjoy the drama.

Candice maintained a neutral expression and confronted him in a low voice, “Ever been told how annoying you are?”

Her tone was icy. Her expression was unflinching.

Sieg’s face hardened as he retorted louder, “Am I being too lenient with you?”

His sudden spike in volume captured the crowd’s attention, all eyes pivoting to their confrontation,

Marc was engaged in a discussion with Alex about an Aether Corporation project, and turned at the noise.

Sieg always target

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of the close bond between Alex and Sieg, Marc hesitated but Alex was

Candice, and when he spoke his tone was accusing. “Annoying? Look

Candice’s

she coldly asked, “Mr. Frowler, you accuse me of flirting.

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made his challenge. “You don’t know? How else would

Corporation’s chief secretary?”

to continue when Alex’s commanding voice cut through,

saw Alex. He frowned and seemed like he had something

spike. He quickly walked up from behind Alex to smooth

play a couple of games later?” he asked as he brought

too

he caught Alex’s warning stare, unwillingly groaned and

the juice.

exhaled a sigh of relief and

expression was blank, her eyes devoid of any feeling,

publicly accused and embarrassed would upset

He touched his face awkwardly, took the plate from her hands, and softly asked, ” Would you like something to eat? I can cook it on the

After a moment of hesitation,

situation, Marc’s eyes moved back and

hungry, how about I show you some paintings inside? I’ve mentioned them

Marc’s birthday. She gave a slow nod and accompanied

she sensed his icy stare on her, but chose

Marc’s house were several artworks by a fairly well–known modern artist, which Candice was

with through Hanley.

somewhat awkward, Marc rubbed his hands together and commented. “That’s just how Sieg is. Don’t

fully aware

he couldn’t apologize on behalf of

his phone rang. He pulled it out. It was a call from work.

at Candice hesitatingly. “I need to take this

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get bored, Marc suggested, “Jake had to step out for