My Mirror Image

Chapter 0216

Candice regained her balance. Her expression, which was directed toward Alex, was also

dissatisfying.

Her arm was still aching from the grasp, and she was now being accused of instigating trouble. She was overcome with a wave of indignation, her features etched with venomous mockery.

Just as she was about to speak, the sound of footsteps interrupted her, followed by Hanley’s calm, deep voice, “What’s going on?”

Turning toward him, she asked, “Why are you here?”

“We were waiting for you, and when you didn’t return, I came looking,” Hanley responded,

maintaining his usual impassive demeanor.

He cast a brief glance at Alex and Sieg in the distance and commented dryly. “This place Jackson

chose isn’t terrific. We shouldn’t come back here.”

With Hanley’s presence, Candice decided to avoid further confrontation with Alex and Sieg. She

murmured, “Let’s leave. It’s time to head back.”

Hanley agreed with a nod.

As they were about to depart, Sieg’s menacing voice echoed from behind, “You’ll regret this.

Candice.”

Pausing momentarily, Candice shot a cold look at Sieg and retorted sharply, “Have you ever trained a dog? The disobedient ones deserve to be disciplined.”

Sieg’s expression darkened menacingly as he gazed at Candice, almost as if he hoped he could.

pull her back with him.

Observing Sieg’s hostile attitude, Hanley subtly stepped in front of Candice, shielding her from Sieg’s intimidating stare. He addressed Candice with a calm tone. “Let’s head back to the car.”

His voice was audible enough for the others to hear.

Alex’s gaze intensified, focusing on Candice.

She bowed her head slightly, gracefully exposing her neck. Despite sensing Alex’s scrutinizing

eyes, she chose to disregard them.

Candice rejoined Jackson.

upon seeing their solemn faces. He asked,

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wrong?”

go home.” Candice replied briefly.

at Hanley’s? You

unaware of. Thus, she had to explain herself once more.

cautioned, “That old neighborhood isn’t very secure, and it’s quite a distance. The commute will take up

still my home, and Joe has been wanting

further discussion and seeing Candice’s resolved stance, Jackson didn’t

for Northdale alone, finalizing plans with Jackson for the following day. They planned to meet at

secured several promising clients with Yana’s assistance. Their success here could give them a considerable edge over Dream Search.

Candice found the residents‘ committee busy with maintenance. They greeted

Candice turned off her phone after freshening up. She settled. in with an art book, seeking a

the villa early the next

everyone.

first, curious, “You’re here early. Aren’t we meeting partners today? I’ve been doing this job for a long time, but this is the

negotiations.”

Candice said, “We

the stairs, dressed

presence

convened meeting was called to discuss the precise task distribution.

momentum on the project proposal while also following up

come with you to follow up with the partners,” offered Candice. “While I’m

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have extensive knowledge of the

acknowledged this with a nod and said, “Sounds

the others worked on the

Hanley maintained a stern demeanor, prompting Candice to grow increasingly concerned as she examined the information he

“These companies have rarely been involved in any art or

be quite challenging.”

“That’s exactly why securing their collaboration would be beneficial.”

knew it would be easier

through the documents, pausing on a

is employed? They’ve already

Search. Why are

with

liaising with them, but no contract has

this project away from

course, she wasn’t foolish enough to believe they