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.

was

from Joe.

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

speak. She explained, “I was at a

partly anxious because of Yvonne’s condition, which often made

fine, that’s good. Enjoy

direction of the Aether Corporation building, visible outside the

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

for hospital visits.

at the entrance before rejoining the

return, most had

teased, “We thought you’d left since you were

surveyed the room and asked, “Is everyone done eating? If so, let’s

paid the bill, Kayla inquired, “How will you get home? We

have to stop by the office.”

excessively devoted to her work. “You’re

to retrieve

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

a visit to Joe the next day.

carried the

elevator opened,

regained composure

left yet?”

elevator and softly said,

to her elbows, exposing

wrist.

her reflection in the elevator’s

her usually neat shirt slightly ruffled after the meal, she looked more vibrant than her usual professional air, more akin to

the elevator made Candice tighten her hold on the documents.

she bowed her head, her ponytail swung aside, revealing the nape

his expression darkening, and his

swift ascent seemed unusually slow to Candice, her

Alex broke the silence as they approached the lobby.

responded with a

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