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.

“Why must Sieg always target Candice?”

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the close bond between Alex and Sieg, Marc hesitated but Alex was already stepping forward.

drunk. He glared at Candice, and when he spoke his tone was accusing. “Annoying? Look at yourself, flirting with different men. Do

insulted, Candice’s

eyes, she coldly asked, “Mr. Frowler, you accuse

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

Corporation’s chief secretary?”

continue when Alex’s commanding voice cut

He frowned and seemed

could feel the tension spike. He quickly walked up

we were going to play a couple of games later?” he asked as he brought Sieg a glass

drink too

but he

the juice.

exhaled a sigh of relief and turned to Candice.

her eyes devoid of any

accused and embarrassed would upset

He touched his face awkwardly, took the plate from her hands, and softly asked, ” Would you like something to

a moment of hesitation, she responded, “Thank you, but I’m fine.”

in the awkward situation, Marc’s eyes moved

and an idea came to him. “If you’re not hungry, how about I show you some paintings inside? I’ve mentioned them to you before. You might

she was still uneasy. Candice knew it was Marc’s birthday. She gave a slow nod and accompanied him inside.

on her, but chose

house were several artworks by a fairly well–known modern

with through Hanley.

“That’s just how Sieg is. Don’t

aware of Sieg’s nature.

he couldn’t apologize on behalf of Sieg.

his phone rang. He pulled it out. It was a

“I need to take

nod and continued to examine the paintings.

Marc suggested, “Jake had to step out