My Mirror Image

Chapter 0217

A silent understanding passed between Candice and Hanley as they looked at each other.

Roy appeared to be torn as he studied the information Candice had handed him.

“Francis used to work with Aether Corporation,” he groaned heavily, his brows furrowed. “He gets along well with several of their junior leaders. This collaboration with Dream Search was also discussed with them. In essence, it is not fair.”

Candice had not expected to see the situation from this angle.

Francis’s ties with Aether Corporation added a layer of complexity to the situation. Given Aether Corporation’s prominence in Dorrington’s finance sector, Dream Search and Webrews Group made an easy decision because of their strong backing. It would be stupid to go to less influential

partners.

However, Roy had not fully dismissed their suggestion.

Candice could see he was interested. She talked with him a little longer before departing with

Hanley.

“It does appear challenging,” Candice observed, recalling how deals involving Aether Corporation

never seemed to go smoothly for her.

Hanley’s expression was hard to read. He simply suggested, “Take it easy. Let’s look into other

possibilities.”

They had other potential companies to work with, therefore, Candice didn’t say much more.

Knowing there were other potential collaborators, Candice didn’t press the issue any further.

To her surprise, she received an unexpected call from Lisa.

Initially, Candice was disappointed that Lisa was now working for Francis. There had been no contact between them since Lisa’s indirect approach last time.

Candice’s brows twitched as she looked at her phone screen.

“What’s up?” she asked, stepping aside.

Lisa’s voice was calm amidst the background noise, “Mr. Moreno would like to meet. Can you

make it?”

he want

not sure. Maybe something related

skeptical but then heard Lisa add in a hushed tone, “He has something

show you.”

foreboding

brows after she ended the call. He asked,

truth. So, she responded to

to meet, possibly for work.”

they met with two more potential collaborators. The first went off

second had ties to Francis

found the

remained stoic

seems to be

within Webrews

quietly, eyeing the

we approach are also linked with Francis and

a tough challenge.”

had the backing

noting the grave expressions on both Hanley’s

the difficulties they had faced and decided not to

stay at the villa was brief. She had already planned

notifying Hanley

in

there. Candice found Lisa waiting at

as she grasped Candice’s hand and whispered a caution, “Be careful not

at her and noticed Lisa’s expression had returned

replied, motioning for

Aether Corporation even

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seemed to have little impact

notification. She picked it up and saw a spam message. which she swiftly erased before heading confidently to the

“wolf in sheep’s clothing” was a fitting description for Francis. He wore glasses

times with me,” he replied, looking at

a cold demeanor, “We have no past to revisit. You mentioned having something to show me. What is

probed, “Struggling to find a suitable

enhancing his deceptive disguise. He revealed, “We’ll offer you an excellent package.”

questioned, “Do you have the authority to make such an offer?”

asked me to

the broader