My Mirror Image

Chapter 0224

Hanley’s brow slightly furrowed. “Mr. Elysian seems idle. Is it because there’s nothing to do at the

company?”

The tension between the two was intense. Candice’s temple throbbed, and she reached out to grab Hanley. “Stop talking. Nadia and the others should be waiting for us. Let’s go first.”

She tugged at Hanley’s sleeve and swayed slightly as she spoke. Hanley’s initial cold demeanor gradually softened. He looked back at her and grunted, “Okay.”

Then, he glanced at Alex and spoke casually, “Please let us through, Mr. Elysian.”

Alex’s dark eyes exuded a severe coldness as they rested lightly on Candice’s hand holding

Hanley’s sleeve.

Candice knew Alex’s

temperament. Not wanting to delay things any further and without waiting

for him to make way, she pulled Hanley toward the direction of the signpost leading into the

bamboo grove.

Passing through the bamboo grove would lead them to the resting area.

Hanley allowed her to pull him without saying a word.

It wasn’t until they had walked a certain distance that she let go of his hand. She whispered, ”

Sorry.”

“Why apologize?” Hanley looked at her and asked back.

She pondered for a moment, then smiled bitterly. “It seems that every time I say I don’t want to

trouble you, I end up doing just that. And also, about Aether Corporation…”

He had previously mentioned not wanting her to go to Aether Corporation, but Candice had acted

on her own.

“It’s not your fault. I understand you want to resolve the issues with the studio. Your choice wasn’t wrong: Aether Corporation indeed is the crux of the problem that needs solving.”

speaking. Hanley enunciated clearly, exuding a calm and reassuring aura.

What is there for you to blame yourself about?” Hanley’s final words carried a hint

Almost no one had ever said such

when she was with

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course, believing she could handle everything perfectly. If anything went wrong, it was seen as

pulled out a small peach from somewhere and

Candice.

peach, she was

resist picking it while I was

bit guilty.”

not ripe yet and was still plucked by him, hence

had been on the phone for a

paused mid–step. “The Blue Artifact. They wanted to negotiate again after our

unsuccessful collaboration discussion.”

followed Hanley back to the rest area where

one had much

discuss. The department’s ideas didn’t quite materialize, and in the end, everyone had an uncomfortable dinner. together before leaving separately.

she didn’t see Alex’s car in the parking lot; she figured

farewell to Hanley and headed back to

outdoor activities had yielded nothing but heat.

was exhausted and went to bed early.

went to the hospital

the west side and

similar condition. When Candice inquired with the nurse, she learned that her grandfather’s wound had started hurting yesterday, and he couldn’t sleep

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speak with Vince to understand the situation

the patient, and the wound isn’t showing any signs of infection. We’re even considering transferring him to a

“Is it possible for him to stay a bit longer in the

worried that if her grandfather were moved to a regular ward,

patient wish so, it can be arranged.”

spending some time at

Garden, Hanley mentioned meeting with the responsible person from Blue Artifact today.

project wasn’t finalized, they naturally had to look into other

Candice went there, Hanley was about to leave, accompanied only by Ryan. She asked, ”

The rest have other matters to attend

said to her, “Candice, I noticed you’re quite like our manager. You

needed for contract negotiations.”