My Mirror Image

Chapter 0130

Sonia gently smiled, resting her head on Alex’s shoulder. In a soft voice, she said, “If it really is the case, Candice and Mr. Shyan are quite the heavenly pair.”

Alex subtly lowered his gaze in response, making a low hum. Sonia’s smile widened a bit more.

In the corner, Candice sat idly. To pass the time, she had Hanley send her some documents to sort through.

The rain appeared to have eased off a bit, and she felt warmer after wrapping herself in Jackson’s coat.

She heard footsteps and glanced up automatically to see Alex approaching, phone in hand, his face

expressionless.

He was in the middle of a call and his voice was icy. His brows knitted together as he issued a directive. “I need all the documents on my desk by Monday morning’s meeting.”

The call ended with the other party saying something that made Alex’s face grow even colder.

Candice sat nearby, and had turned her attention back to the documents.

When Alex hung up, however, she looked up once more.

Initially he was focused on his phone, but upon noticing her gaze, he lifted his eyes, looking at the coat she

wore, his expression falling into deep thought.

Sensing his poor mood, Candice discreetly glanced away, continuing to blend into the background.

Alex didn’t linger for long and soon went back to the billiards room, leaving Candice by herself in the living

room.

The party went on until the wee hours. By that time, the rain had eased to a light drizzle.

Jackson came out of the billiards room and found Candice. “Are you tired?”

you’re tired, I can drive,” Candice offered.

approached. “Jake, I need a favor. Rolf’s car is having trouble.

them a lift?”

was commonly asked for favors, but he hesitated

supposed to drive

drink. It’s not safe for her to travel alone, and

fine. You should drive them home, especially with a

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considering the safety of the drunk girl. “I’ll drop them off first and then take you home.”

to depart, she discovered two

a worried

a girl so drunk she was barely conscious and quietly said, “I can get a cab. You go ahead with

the others. He

they departed, the remaining guests also began

Sieg, Alex, and

Marc had indulged in a fair amount

of the party, was bound to join Alex

the time and realized she could still catch a taxi. She approached Marc. “Marc, could

“Are you planning to flag down a taxi?” Marc scratched his head. “Hey, you and Lex live close by, right? Why not hitch a ride with him?” Marc called over to Alex. “Lex, it’s dark and rainy, not ideal for Candice to hail a taxi

Candice a frigid look

taking a cab back home makes no sense.” With

at Candice. “She’s grown up. Can’t she manage a taxi ride without getting lost? Besides,” he added, ” I’m queasy from the drinks and need to recline in the back. You know your home address,

was directed

her phone and responded nonchalantly, “No worries, my taxi’s already here.”

have some

further conversation, Candice accepted Marc’s offer of an umbrella and headed

overheard his biting

clenched the umbrella’s handle tighter and proceeded

foot. Thankfully, the streetlights were bright, and Candice was able to walk at a leisurely pace.

had waited a bit and rang