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 coolly, “You didn’t change

tensed as she pondered what Candice’s remarks meant. She instantly regained her

a mess. She wasn’t likely to return to

family is hospitalized, right? What a coincidence! Lex asked me to accompany

examination.”

a pointed look and a simple,

Sonia paused.

her an icy stare before turning

to brag, stressing her close relationships with Alex

in her theatrics.

next week,” Sonia said as Candice walked away. “Lex is throwing a

remained silent, recognizing the lack of

lingered. Her expression darkened slightly, acknowledging the

conversation with him.

at the reception, Candice tried calling Alex, only to receive no

she briefly hesitated before heading directly to Aether Corporation.

route, she reached out to

“Mr. Elysian is in the office but is

regarding a

Candice proceeded straight to the office, determined to resolve

floor, but then she received a message from Kayla indicating that the visitors from

upstairs.

had just one issue to discuss with

prolong it.

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the CEO’s office, where she found only

Previously, Sawyer was often out on field assignments, but

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

followed him into the

his gaze cold and piercing. He questioned, “Who

was working on and spoke in a soft tone, “I need a

with you.

you have

before responding. “It will only take