My Mirror Image

Chapter 0178

Candice’s gaze fixed on her apartment’s sealed door, her lips pressed firmly in frustration.

She recalled Helen’s stern words but hadn’t anticipated such drastic measures.

When she contacted the building’s management, she was met with a dismissive attitude.

“Apologies. Ms. Renault, we only handle the property. I suggest speaking with Mr. Elysian regarding your concerns,” they advised.

The Vestry Residence was home to the affluent, many of whom housed their mistresses there.

Property managers had seen a lot of unpleasant instances where family members tried to reclaim properties after learning about adulterous affairs. The wealthy tenants were not to be trifled with. so the staff often overlooked such matters.

Candice hung up the phone and left the complex.

Fortunately, she had her documents with her so she could stay at a hotel for the time being before returning for her possessions.

She was psychologically and physically drained, and she had barely responded to the realization that she had been evicted from her home.

Luckily, there was a hotel near the apartment, so she didn’t have to go far, and immediately went to book a room.

In the hotel lobby she encountered Yana. Her arms were linked with a handsome man.

Yana was stunned when she saw Candice. “What a coincidence,” she said with a smile as she approached her. “What brought you here?”

Candice turned to Yana and said, “I’m here to get some sleep.”

Yana noticed Candice’s condition, and thought for a moment. “Are you here to get away f home because you’re upset and can’t sleep?”

from

Candice said nothing. Only the wealthy youth would switch to hotel living for a change of scene.

Yana reassured her. “Don’t worry too much. Let people talk. Knowing who you truly are is what matters.”

rest and blurted out. I’ve been evicted, and now I need a hotel to stay. Could you excuse me,

I

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fell silent briefly before asking. “Has

waiting for a reply. Yana released the

and led her out, proposing. “Skip the hotel. I’ll have Hanley fat He’s got a big

dialed Hanley before

“There is no need to trouble Hanley. It’s just

intimate enough to impose such a favor.

Come to the Belmond Hotel

a brief exchange, Yana said, “Let’s discuss it when you arrive,” then hung up.

not,

little appetite but knowing Yana’s persistence, Candice

bothering her, Candice’s spirits low.

were

in his work attire, jeans and black overalls, and was speckled with white paint. He’d come straight from his studio. His tall,

low voice, “Since his youth, Hanley’s charming looks have always

had to admit that Hanley did indeed have

remark, Hanley maintained a stoic expression upon arrival. His eyes briefly rested on

lost

that, in the midst of her chaotic life, she hadn’t noticed any weight change. However, considering her

delving deeper

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the majority of the talking during the meal. Candice would occasionally answer.

meal wrapped up, Yana expressed her

are quite dull. This dinner would’ve ended sooner without me.

countered, “Even with you here,

wanted to arque but couldn’t think of anything to say. She looked at

Things will get better. Reach

be Yana’s most heartfelt comment of

depart with a smile.

Hanley, he queried, “What about your