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?”

What does he want with me?”

“I’m not sure. Maybe something

a hushed tone, “He has something

show you.”

foreboding filled Candice.

she ended the call. He asked, “Is

to tell Hanley the truth. So, she responded to

to meet, possibly for work.”

with two more potential collaborators. The

to Francis and, by extension, Aether

found the

stoic

on the way back, “Francis seems to be seizing this opportunity to fortify

Webrews Group.”

quietly, eyeing the towering

the remaining companies we approach are also linked with Francis

facing a tough challenge.”

fact that Aether Corporation had the backing of the

team, noting the grave expressions

they had faced and decided not to press

was brief. She had

after notifying Hanley about

restaurant was in the bustling

Lisa waiting at the

distressed, yet she tried to maintain a composed appearance as she grasped Candice’s hand and

glance at her and noticed Lisa’s expression had returned to

for you,” Lisa replied, motioning for Candice to

within Aether Corporation even

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against him, yet these allegations seemed to have little impact on his overall image. Francis was very good at maintaining his persona back then.

notification. She picked it up and saw a spam message. which

Francis. He wore glasses that gave him an air of sophistication.

open to revisiting old times with me,” he replied, looking at Candice with

“We have no past to revisit. You mentioned having something to show

“Struggling to find a

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

questioned, “Do

asked me to extend

immediately understood the broader