My Mirror Image

Chapter 0213

Alex responded in a light tone but in a condescending manner.

Candice’s face stiffened slightly as she tried to stand tall in response to his biting remarks.

“I admit I didn’t handle the previous situation well,” she admitted, referring to the event in which Yvonne had shown up at the company asking for money from her.

Candice avoided Alex’s attention by keeping her gaze downward, speaking hesitantly, “Regarding what happened in Noxville-”

She paused abruptly.

Candice thought something was off as she remembered her last contact with Greg at the bank. Her interaction with Greg was limited, and their connection began mainly because of Yvonne’s

medical bills.

Greg, on the other hand, was able to immediately inform her of Ivor’s recent activities, hinting that he had been keeping an eye on the situation. Who else but Alex could give Greg such instructions?

Holding back her suspicions, she resumed, “The situation in Noxville isn’t what you think. I’ll

figure out how to deal with Ivor. Don’t worry about it.”

Alex’s look was anything but warm. He glanced at her casually, an eyebrow arched inquiringly.”

What exactly is your strategy? Do you rely on Hanley for help?”

His smirk was unreadable as he spoke in an icy tone, “Your judgment of people is questionable.

Hanley is estranged from his family. It’s wishful thinking to think you can utilize him to hang on to

the Baldwins.”

“I’m not dependent on him,” Candice countered, her brow furrowed.

Her patience thinning, she pressed, “Can you please stop bringing up Hanley all the time?”

Candice had told him this countless times, but he never seemed to take it seriously.

He raised his eyebrows slightly, his face emotionless. He questioned, “Does bringing him up bother you?”

“Why do you have to be so difficult?” Candice complained.

She had gotten truly tired of his attitude and didn’t want to debate with him about it. Their argument served no purpose.

remarks seemed to agitate Alex. The man, who had been seated

intensifying as

but then a scornful smirk crept onto his lips. He mocked, “Very

how stupid you are.”

she left the building, Candice was visibly upset.

no word from Dean Schmidt, suggesting the refund

choice, she made her way back to

Candice’s departure, Alex’s phone rang.

the caller ID and

slightly as he answered. Whatever Greg relayed

his mood.

call ended a

in with some documents, informing him, “Mr. Elysian, the

been delivered.”

and asked coldly. “How is

in place as instructed.

the situation.”

nodded, making no further

dinner tonight with Blue Artifact’s head and a meeting

brow

Search cooperation was not a minor project for Aether Corporation. A lower management level had

Artifact had led Alex’s team to believe he was eyeing opportunities in the art sector,

meeting.

didn’t personally oversee all projects. For smaller ones like Dream Search, a final

by him is enough.

keen on a meeting with various

collaborations.” Sawyer noted.

knew what Dream Search was up to. The corporation hoped to impress the officials with its well–connected network. The event was an attempt to capitalize on

Corporation’s reputation.

regular hospital visits

his stay in the ICU,

a lot of comfort. She spent about thirty

held her hand, slowly advising.

recently. She forced a smile and reassured Joe,

in Northdale. It’s nearly ready. We’ll move back once you’re

hospital.”

weren’t as sharp as they used to be. It took him a moment to comprehend Candice’s comments, and then he nodded gently, holding her hand. He agreed,

would