My Mirror Image

Chapter 0181

A suddenly booming dance beat drowned out Sieg’s words. Alex was close to him and the only one who could clearly hear him.

He hesitated briefly but kept his tone bland, saying, “I had some matters to attend to.”

Sieg queried, “Is Director Reyes calling on you again? Odd, considering your mom’s distant relationship with her family, yet you’re closer to them. Also, isn’t your uncle visiting Dorrington soon? I saw it in the news.”

His comments drew the attention of those around who joked, “Keeping up with current events, huh, Sieg?”

“Shut up! I’m more educated than you think.”

Sieg continued his playful banter.

One of the guys noticed Yana and loudly invited her, “Hey, Yana, come join us.”

In Dorrington’s elite circles, there were various social levels among the rich kids. Though everyone was acquainted, they rarely mixed.

As that person greeted Yana, Sieg’s gang turned toward her.

They naturally noticed Candice and Hanley nearby. Their expressions were difficult to read in the dim light.

Candice was steadying Yana. She softly proposed, “Let’s take you home to rest.”

Before they could leave, Sieg interjected, “Fate brings people together. Today’s my birthday. Ms. Landor. Could you show some courtesy?”

Yana recalled her last encounter with Sieg and Alex in the bar, hesitating to jain them. She remained silent but glanced at Candice.

“Candice, since we know each other, you wouldn’t spoil my birthday, would you?” Sieg, noticing Yana’s hesitation, addressed Candice directly.

His tone was mocking, not friendly.

Candice told Yana, “If you want to stay, feel free to do that. I’ll get a cab home.”

Yana hesitated, “If you go, why should I stay?”

Sieg scoffed disdainfully, “Do you understand the trouble you’ve caused at Alex’s company? Is

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our sight.”

tinged with contempt.

cast a glance at Alex,

Alex’s presence since their arrival, she was patient, but not without limits. Given Alex’s actions, which seemed to

shifted her gaze back to Sieg, and her tone was dripping with

speak up for Alex, I suspect you’re secretly in love with him. You sound like a disgruntled woman who is unable to get what she desires. You’re barking up

you might want to share your feelings with Alex. Maybe then he’ll let you

him in one go, her biting words provoking muffled laughter from Sieg’s

Candice and challenged. “Say

her cool. Her chin was slightly elevated, projecting a confidence born

as frosty:

anyone ever told you how irritating you

Alex’s sake but

her pain while

came a cool voice from the

lights obscured Alex’s expression, so she

deep, chilling voice cut through the noise. “You’ve become quite

was devoid of much emotion, yet it made Candice involuntarily tighten her grip

Yana’s hand.

looked up at

“Is

had a mocking undertone. “Where did you get such courage? From the Baldwins, the Shyans, or maybe your mother?”

insinuation, particularly his use of Yvonne’s

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his usual calm demeanor, interrupting the tense exchange. He checked his phone and stated, “Ryan is wondering when we’ll return. He’s

intervention was clearly aimed at breaking up the conversation between Candice and Alex, and as anticipated, Alex’s icy

gaze with equal composure.

the

Hanley broke the stare. He wished Sieg a ‘happy birthday‘ before

was not one to relish in

the others. He gently grasped Candice’s wrist and suggested,

touch, Candice briefly hesitated but then silently

aid Yana along the