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

was clearly drunk. He glared at Candice, and when he spoke his tone was accusing. “Annoying? Look at

insulted, Candice’s anger flared.

Frowler, you accuse me of flirting. Whom exactly have I

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his challenge. “You don’t know?

Corporation’s chief secretary?”

continue when Alex’s commanding

frowned and seemed like he had something

He quickly walked up from behind Alex to smooth

going to play a couple of games

too much.”

at first, but he caught Alex’s warning stare, unwillingly groaned

the juice.

of relief

of any feeling, as she clutched

understandable. Being publicly accused

hands, and softly asked, ” Would you like something

at him briefly. After a moment of hesitation, she responded, “Thank you, but I’m

in the awkward situation, Marc’s eyes moved back and forth between Candice and Sieg.

about I show you some paintings inside? I’ve mentioned

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

his icy stare on her,

house were several artworks by a fairly well–known

with through Hanley.

together and commented. “That’s just how Sieg is. Don’t take

stayed silent, fully aware

that he couldn’t apologize

opened his mouth to switch topics, his phone rang. He pulled it out. It was a call from

“I need to take this call.”

and continued to

bored, Marc suggested, “Jake had to step out for a bit.