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.

with Hanley, Candice rejoined

to concern upon seeing their solemn

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wrong?”

Let’s go home.” Candice

not staying at Hanley’s? You should ride home together.”

unaware of. Thus, she had to explain

it’s quite a distance.

home, and Joe has

further discussion and seeing Candice’s resolved stance,

for the following day. They planned

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

found the residents‘ committee busy with

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

to the villa early the next morning, bringing breakfast for

everyone.

today? I’ve been doing this job for a long time, but this is the first time I’m dealing

negotiations.”

thing,” Candice said, “We are just exploring another path.”

conversing, Hanley descended the stairs, dressed more

Candice’s presence with a

meeting was called to discuss the precise task distribution.

of maintaining momentum on the project proposal while also following

partners,” offered Candice.

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proposals, I do have extensive knowledge of

a nod

the others worked on the project

demeanor, prompting Candice to grow increasingly concerned as she examined

“These companies have rarely been involved in any art or

quite challenging.”

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

it would

through the documents, pausing on a

where Francis is employed? They’ve already agreed to

Why are they included

drove, Hanley clarified, “Their agreement with Dream Search isn’t finalized yet. Francis is

liaising with them, but no contract has been

this project away from Francis?”

to believe they were only looking to work with Francis. He