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

not sure. Maybe something related to work.”

in a hushed tone, “He has

show you.”

of foreboding filled Candice.

ended the call. He asked,

was still reluctant to tell Hanley the truth. So, she responded to Hanley vaguely, “Lisa

to meet, possibly for work.”

met with two more potential collaborators. The first went off

to Francis and, by extension, Aether

the

stoic

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

Webrews Group.”

eyeing the

also linked with

facing a

had

the team, noting the grave expressions on

faced and decided not to press the

the villa was brief. She had already planned to meet

left after notifying Hanley about

in the

there. Candice found Lisa waiting

a composed appearance as she

cast a glance at her and noticed Lisa’s

Moreno is waiting for you,” Lisa replied, motioning for Candice to come

a bad reputation within Aether Corporation even after

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yet these allegations seemed to have

phone suddenly rang with a notification. She picked it up and saw a spam message. which she swiftly erased before heading confidently to

fitting description for Francis. He wore glasses that gave him an air of

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

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

probed, “Struggling to find a suitable job

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

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

asked me

immediately understood the