My Mirror Image

Chapter 0212

Helen was known for her difficult temperament, always exuding arrogance and speaking in a manner that was both harsh and unpleasant.

Candice was not surprised. Helen caught her eye as she turned away and entered the office.

The annoyance on her face hardened further as she sneered, “Good things rarely come alone, while misfortunes tend to cluster.”

Sonia saw Candice and understood that she had heard what Helen had just said. Her expression grew rigid with discomfort.

Candice was the only one who remained calm in the embarrassing scenario. She marched straight into the office, pretending she hadn’t heard Helen’s mockery.

Dr. Brooks welcomed her warmly, saying, “Your grandfather is recovering well, but surgery is certainly taxing on the body, so rest is essential. Given his particular situation, we believe it is preferable for him to remain in the ICU for another two weeks. What are your thoughts?”

The expense of the ICU was exorbitant, and family approval was essential.

She consented and received several forms from Dr. Brooks for the necessary payments and

procedures.

Exiting the office, she was intercepted by someone.

Once a novice, Sonia now stood in a professional suit. Her hair was curled and draped over her shoulders, radiating the confidence of a seasoned urban professional.

Contrastingly, Candice had been busy with hospital visits and had had little time for personal upkeep. She was clad in a plain shirt and trousers, her long hair tied back simply..

Sonia averted her gaze and smiled gently. “It’s really you,” she said, her voice tinted with pride. “I hardly recognized you at a glance.”

With a hint of surprise, she added, “You’ve changed quite a bit since leaving the company.”

Candice detected mockery in her remarks.

She stood taller than Sonia, but Sonia’s high heels today gave her a taller appearance, while Candice had opted for practical flat shoes.

When Sonia spoke to Candice, she deliberately looked down on her and exuded an air of

superiority.

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and replied

she pondered what Candice’s remarks meant. She instantly regained her calm and realized she had nothing to be

such a mess. She wasn’t likely to return to Aether Corporation. There was

your family is hospitalized, right? What a coincidence! Lex asked

examination.”

a pointed look and a simple,

Sonia paused.

her an icy stare before turning to

was only there to brag, stressing her close relationships with Alex and Helen. Candice

in her

said as Candice walked away. “Lex is throwing a party for me. Are you

silent, recognizing the lack of a genuine

Her expression darkened slightly,

conversation with him.

the reception, Candice tried calling Alex, only

hesitated before heading directly to Aether Corporation.

out to

is in the office but is engaged in discussions with a

a partnership.”

proceeded straight to the office, determined to resolve her

she received a message from Kayla indicating that the visitors from the

upstairs.

one

prolong

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directly to the CEO’s office, where she found only

often out on field assignments, but

surprised. He greeted her and then proceeded to acquire Alex’s signature on some documents.

followed him into the

some paperwork. He looked up as Candice entered, his gaze cold and piercing. He questioned,

on and spoke in

with you.

have an appointment?”

briefly before responding. “It