My Mirror Image

Chapter 0164

“Who gave you the authority to take matters into your own hands?” It was not yet the end of the workday, and Candice’s voice suddenly rose in her frustration.

Sonia stood there, at a loss for words. She spoke softly. “Mr. Matthias had already laren int initiative to extend an olive branch to us. Candice, why are you unwilling to accept it? Her eyes were starting to glaze with tears as she continued, her voice aggrieved and sad. “Candice, I know that you don’t trust me because Mr. Elysian didn’t bring you to see Mr. Matthias, but brought me instead. But I really think we can give it a try.”

The office had quieted down at Candice’s sudden outburst, and all heard what Sonia said clearly.

Though her words were tactful, their meaning was apparent. That Candice was deliberately targeting her because she was jealous of Sonia.

Candice paused for a moment, then closed her eyes before speaking in a cold tone. “I am unable to postpone the appointment with Mr. Clark. Since you’ve made plans with Mr. Matthias, go by yourself.”

It was generally frowned upon to bypass someone in business, especially since Zane was specifically designated to handle the liaison with Blue Artifact. If Candice ignored him the chances of Aether’s cooperation with Blue Artifact would be almost impossible.

After all, compared to Aether, Conrad would naturally trust the opinions of his own people more.

Candice had originally intended to meet Conrad, but not at this moment and certainly not in this

manner.

she coldly reprimanded Sonia. “If you have nothing else to do, go prepare for the meeting

appeared a little hesitant, but it quickly disappeared. She spoke gently to Candice. Candice, since Mr. Elysian has entrusted me to work on the Blue Artifact project with you, I will definitely not disappoint your expectations. I will

that while Sonia might not have learned much from Aether, she had certainly improved

Candice did not bother to say anything more. She had to visit her grandfather in the

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was the anniversary of her grandmother’s passing, and initially her grandfather wanted to pay a visit to her resting place. However, because of Yvonne’s unexpected arrival and the ensuing disturbance, the plans had to be postponed.

was having dinner with Yvonne had visited in the morning but had been prevented from entering by the Dean.

father.

a few words with her grandfather

Zane was not far. When she arrived, he had just

extended his hand. “Ms.

no need to be polite. I didn’t invite you out