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

agent suggested, “How about we connect

and I can keep an eye out for properties that meet

the agent, and then proceeded to get ready for bed.

at Aether Corporation, department heads convened

meeting concluded, she was notified of

of overtime. “It’s going to be a long one.”

Department often dreaded these comprehensive analysis periods,

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of the President’s Office, the Secretary’s Office was

packed up and noticing Kayla’s demoralized state, Candice reassured her. “Don’t worry, it’s not that bad.”

calm for not being aware of the heavy workload. She sighed and waved her

her head and exited.

idea of the breadth of Candice’s experience or the effort it required to get to her current position. Her

saw the managers from other

a good relationship with Tamia Howard from the

to lunch. “Shall we grab a bite together at

accepted. Sonia signaled the commencement of

Sonia appeared particularly poised in her white

a hushed tone, Tamia speculated. “Is Sonia about to be made permanent? Her file was accessed by

was still within her probationary period. Despite that, she was aware that Sonia’s eventual permanent position was likely, given Alex’s support.

Alex in

positioned herself at

mid–year reviews, analyses, and key strategies for the latter half of the year.

Candice was jotting down notes, Alex’s icy voice cut through, “Is anyone here from the Secretary’s

Candice acknowledged,

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

will be ready after

brows furrowed slightly. He narrowed his eyes and

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at Candice with empathy. With so many departments in Aether Corporation, they needed to organize

queried, “Mr. Elysian, the internship applications

saying,