My Mirror Image

Chapter 0205

Over the next two days, Candice’s routine revolved around trips between the hospital, Northdale,

and the villa.

Meanwhile, Hanley and his team were engrossed in work–related matters.

Candice learned from Ryan that their dealings with Dream Search were proving difficult, as the

company was actively liaising with various departments.

Although she was eager to assist, everyone discouraged her involvement, knowing she was already occupied with her grandfather’s issues.

Nadia reassured her, “Don’t worry, it’s a minor issue. Our boss will take care of it.”

Recognizing her current constraints, Candice refrained from commenting further.

She hadn’t been in touch with Alex lately, not out of a lack of desire to approach him but because she didn’t know what to say.

Candice had workers in Northdale fixing the pipes when Dr. Brooks summoned her to see him in

the hospital.

The old neighborhood suffered from inadequate infrastructure and poor management due to a dwindling resident population.

Work during the day was manageable, but the evenings were challenging, particularly since the

streetlight at the building entrance was broken and the area was dimly lit.

Before heading to the hospital, Candice obtained the property manager’s contact information from

the community office.

At the hospital she had to finalize the details of her grandfather’s surgery.

After mutual agreement on the surgery, Dr. Brooks had coordinated with Chad, setting the surgery to be carried out on Friday.

Chad and other doctors, including two of his students who had flown in from other cities, were waiting for her in Dr. Brooks’s office when she arrived.

She quickly masked her expression and apologized for her late arrival due to traffic congestion.

Chad’s expression was stern as he scanned Candice briefly but he didn’t express any displeasure.

“The patient’s medical report is ready. His age and the unclear blood clot in his brain present a

challenge,” he said bluntly.

Candice listened attentively. She knew Dr. Sul was an expert, but she wanted to make sure that everything had been done to assure her grandfather’s safety.

“I understand,” she stated solemnly. “I simply hope you can give it your all.”

reminding?” Chad responded curtly. “I’ll fulfill my responsibilities, but let’s be realistic. Every surgery bears a risk of failure or complications. No

success.”

had to be mentally ready. Brain surgery was a major undertaking, especially given Joe’s complicated condition and

sincerely, “Dr. Sui, I appreciate

as the discussion continued, and only offered a few words.

to talk over specific safety measures. Candice

to Joe’s ward, Candice discovered him comfortably propped up in bed and

interested

She tidied up Joe’s blanket

concluded, Candice headed directly back to

arrived to find everyone in the living room, deeply engrossed in a serious discussion.

asked in a low voice, “What’s

socialite who had recently taken to accompanying Nadia and the

and blurted out, “Isn’t she the ideal person

the suggestion. “She’s

anyone else here been

anything I can do to

quickly confirmed. “The problem came from Mr. Moreno,”

partners, and I bet this Jerk’s the one recommending other companies to them. The department has begun engaging Hanley, advising him to look at the

cool as

about looking at the larger picture. It’s

do?” Ryan asked solemnly, tapping on the table before

If my family did business here, we’d surely stand up to them.”

them on alone,” Yana said, raising an eyebrow. “They have several enterprises working

asked. “So, securing more business partnerships could prevent us from

understood how rare and valuable it was to collaborate on

but at least we won’t be as defenseless as we are now.”

was going to say something, but Hanley cut her

shouldn’t worry about

jerk wants to meet you

a meeting?”

with a nod.

with emotion. She said firmly,

personally and professionally. Additionally, based

was making things difficult for Hanley

back at

“You’re

informed him about her grandfather’s surgery due to her irregular hours. She reassured him with a smile. “It’s fine. Joe’s surgery is set for

briefly before returning to normal. “Good to

actively seeking new partners, and I bet this jerk’s the

department has begun engaging Hanley, advising him to look at the

his cool as

swiftly digested this information. “This isn’t about looking at the

us compromise our own interests.”

solemnly, tapping on