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.”

clearly, exuding a calm and reassuring aura.

Aether Corporation lacks foresight. What is there for you to blame yourself about?” Hanley’s final words carried a hint of

had ever said such things to her,

Corporation nor when she was with

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matter of course, believing she could handle everything perfectly. If anything

Hanley magically pulled out

to Candice. “Here.”

at the small green peach, she

resist picking it while I was on the

bit guilty.”

was still plucked by him,

it. Candice remembered Hanley had been on the phone for a while.

“The Blue Artifact. They wanted to negotiate again after our last

unsuccessful collaboration discussion.”

recalled this matter. She nodded and followed Hanley back to the rest area where Nadia and the others

weather outside was hot, so no one had much

both sides were still in a competitive relationship, leaving little to discuss. The department’s ideas didn’t quite materialize, and in the end, everyone had an uncomfortable dinner. together

Alex’s car in the parking

farewell to Hanley and headed back

day of outdoor activities had yielded

was exhausted and went to

went to the hospital to see her grandfather.

to the west side and couldn’t make it

grandfather was still in the intensive care unit in a similar condition. When Candice inquired with the nurse, she learned that her grandfather’s

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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

it possible for him to stay a

was worried that if her grandfather were moved to a regular ward, any mistake might pose

wish so, it can be arranged.”

at

mentioned meeting with the

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

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

rest have other matters

I noticed you’re quite like our manager.

be needed for