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 Jackson.

seeing their

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wrong?”

Let’s go home.”

staying at Hanley’s?

unaware of. Thus, she had

“That old neighborhood isn’t very secure, and it’s quite

calmly responded, “It’s still my home, and Joe has been wanting

and seeing Candice’s resolved stance, Jackson didn’t insist anymore.

planned to meet at the villa first and then proceed to meet with

Dorrington, Hanley had secured several promising clients with Yana’s

committee busy with maintenance. They greeted her warmly.

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

the

everyone.

meeting partners today? I’ve been doing this job for a long time, but this is the

negotiations.”

said,

stairs,

Candice’s presence with a nod.

meeting was called to discuss the

momentum on the project proposal while also following up with potential

up with the partners,” offered Candice. “While I’m not a

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extensive knowledge of

with a nod and said, “Sounds

accompanied Hanley as the others

a stern demeanor, prompting Candice to grow increasingly concerned as she examined the

rarely been involved in

be quite

but instead pointed out. “That’s exactly why securing their collaboration

but she knew it

documents, pausing on a page about Webrews

Francis is employed? They’ve already agreed to a

Why are they included

“Their agreement with Dream Search isn’t finalized yet.

them, but no contract has been signed.”

this project away

believe they