My Mirror Image

Chapter 136

Chapter 0136

Julie was only brought out of her thoughts after Sonia called her name a few times.

She looked at Sonia again, feeling a sense of boredom. Settling for a salad, Julie spent her time engrossed in

her phone.

In the fondue restaurant, Candice showed a rare enthusiasm for the dinner.

She wore her hair in a ponytail and rolled up her sleeves to her elbows after taking inspiration from the

younger intern. It was a departure from her usual demeanor.

Kayla encouraged everyone to make the most of the dinner, reminding them, “Candice is treating, so don’t hold

back.”

Despite Candice’s image as reserved and aloof at work, after having worked with her, Kayla knew she was approachable and friendly.

“Would you like to have anything in particular?” Kayla asked.

“I’m fine with anything.” Candice said.

The interns, after some hesitation, approached Candice while the table buzzed with activity.

Sitting beside Candice, Kayla noticed them. “Queenie, do you need to speak with Candice? Should I give you

some space?”

“No, it’s alright,” Queenie awkwardly replied, her cheeks turning red as she addressed Candice. “We just want

to express our gratitude for your mentorship and propose a toast, hoping for your continued support.”

Candice perceived their implicit hope for permanent roles and advised, “Focus on your work.”

Queenie was young and somewhat timid, and didn’t insist further. After exchanging some small talk, she

withdrew.

Candice disliked food with too much dairy. She barely touched her meal.

Later in the evening, she retreated to a sofa in the private room they were eating in.

Candice was reviewing a document when she received a

from Joe.

about her absence from the hospital, he had called to express his concern.

explained, “I was at a team dinner and forgot to inform

which often

that’s good. Enjoy

the direction of the Aether Corporation building,

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was past eight, Candice pondered her hectic schedule, which left little

for hospital visits.

before

had finished their

since you were gone so long.”

“Is everyone done eating? If so,

inquired, “How will you get home? We can share a

have to stop

saw she was excessively devoted to her work. “You’re not going

need to retrieve

Kayla, Candice went directly to the office. She intended to

time for a visit to

a proper bag, Candice carried the files to the elevator.

the elevator opened, and

but quickly regained composure and asked with a

left yet?”

the elevator and softly

sleeves remained pushed up to her elbows, exposing her forearms

wrist.

see her reflection in

she looked more vibrant

elevator made Candice tighten her hold

her ponytail swung aside, revealing the nape of her neck.

eyes rested on her neck, his expression darkening, and his

Candice, her

broke the silence as

responded with a hum.

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