My Mirror Image

Chapter 0133

Joe was visibly surprised and asked, “Why suddenly consider resigning?”

He had witnessed Candice’s efforts to remain at Aether Corporation.

After a brief contemplation, he gravely questioned, “Is this about Lex?”

Joe had learned of Candice’s complications with Alex during his last hospitalization. Yet, as he faced Candice.

he was unsure of what to say next.

“It’s not that,” Candice responded. Her face betrayed no emotion as she held her grandfather’s hand,

maintaining a steady voice, “Performing the same role for years has become monotonous. I’m seeking a new challenge in a different field.”

Joe’s expression showed a mix of concern and hesitation, but he chose to remain silent.

Shifting the conversation, Candice asked, “Has the doctor mentioned your discharge date?”

Joe exhaled and glanced at her, deciding not to probe further into her career decisions.

Upon arriving home, Candice received a grateful message from Hanley. As she was about to reply, an

unexpected call came through.

The voice on the other end belonged to a middle–aged woman. “Ms. Renault? Hello, I’m with Stellar Property.

We saw your housing inquiry last night. Are you interested in renting or leasing?”

As she had browsed rental options the previous night, restless and unable to sleep, Candice had registered on

a housing website.

Candice found herself caught off guard by the call. “I’m interested in renting.”

The agent asked, “What are you looking for in a rental? Any specific preferences?”

“Something affordable.” Candice replied. She lowered her gaze to the designs on her desk and softly spoke,”

I’m uncertain about the duration of

up on her uncertainty, the agent suggested, “How about we connect on WhatsApp? This

out whenever needed, and I can keep an eye out for properties that meet your needs.”

consented, adding the agent, and then proceeded to get ready

at Aether Corporation, department heads convened for

concluded, she was notified of an additional meeting on the

the prospect of overtime. “It’s going to be a long

analysis periods, as they meant addressing

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the President’s Office, the Secretary’s Office was akin to a hub for varied

Candice

workload. She sighed and waved her off.

her head and exited.

of Candice’s experience or the effort it required to get to her current position. Her experience spanned over a year in the Secretary’s Office before she had been

saw the

good relationship with Tamia Howard from the

and invited her to lunch. “Shall we grab a bite together at

the commencement of the meeting.

appeared particularly poised

speculated. “Is Sonia about to be made permanent? Her file

Sonia’s tenure at the company and noted she was still within her probationary period. Despite that, she was aware that Sonia’s eventual permanent position was likely, given Alex’s support.

in

positioned herself at

meeting revolved around familiar topics, mid–year reviews, analyses, and key strategies for the latter half of

voice cut through, “Is anyone

shifted aside as Candice acknowledged, “I am here.”

be able to submit the project proposal and recap from last week’s Lance meeting?” Alex questioned her

be ready after

his eyes and instructed. “Make sure

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at Candice with empathy. With so many departments in Aether Corporation, they needed to organize all of the data in a matter of days, which

the internship applications are out. Would you like

the idea, saying, “No need for