My Mirror Image

Chapter 0227

Jackson frowned, wanting to say something but hesitating. Yana, on the other hand, had no

reservations.

She handed a randomly bought gift to Sonia and continued to speak with a smile. “I didn’t expect you to be so caring. But I advise you not to say too much today.” Yana intentionally lowered her voice. “I heard that busybodies don’t live long. It’s your birthday today, don’t ruin your own mood.”

Sonia’s eyes widened with shock.

Yana reached out to grab Candice’s hand. “All right, Candy, let’s go inside. Miss Summers already knew you were coming and came out to greet you. Let’s show some respect.‘”

The words were straightforward and deliberate. Candice remained composed on the surface and agreed. “Fine, even though it’s quite meaningless.”

Alex remained indifferent, showing little emotion where he stood nearby. His dark eyes watched Candice leave, however.

“Lex, long time no see.” Jackson’s gentle voice sounded, and Alex looked at him.

Jackson smiled, but there was a hint of helplessness in his eyes. “She worked at Aether for so many years, there’s no need for you to be so hostile. Can’t you two part on good terms?”

A mysterious light flashed in Alex’s eyes. “Are you trying to defend her again?” He sneered. “One

after another, it’s amusing.”

Jackson’s expression became uneasy. He could hear the sarcasm in Alex’s voice. He’d had no

choice but to come today.

In any social occasion entangled with social conventions, it was never solely about personal feelings, especially in their circle where various connections were inevitable. Furthermore, today’s

main focus was not on Sonia.

Once inside the venue, Yana pulled Candice to a secluded corner and took a seat on a sofa.

Jackson left on his own, saying that he needed to see someone.

Their seats were strategically placed with a clear view of the entrance. Candice recognized most of the people entering. They were mostly wealthy youngsters from influential families in Dorrington.

Sonia’s birthday party was certainly grand.

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there was a young man accompanying them. He had a carefree smile and his

and

said. “My old man said whether Aether can expand to Solaris depends on whether we can build

would be even better if she could connect with the

father was the branch manager of Dorr Bank, so many people came to socialize with

people, Yana stood up and told Candice that she

restroom.

Sonia approached with a wine

her

went to

the star of

still happy. Let me toast to you,” she smiled. holding out

was being careful, but their relationship

were

of the situation, and

response.

toast. She said, “Happy birthday. No need for al toast. I haven’t been

knew that people were watching, and losing to Candice

fresh

being sincere. After all, you’ve helped me a lot. It’s only right for me to toast to you.” She gritted her teeth, then whispered so

am now.”

was a

still held the wine glass out,

sensing the situation, found

curious glances around,

from Sonia.

spilled out, and Sonia pulled back quickly. The glass tipped towards Candice, spilling the wine all over her.

wearing a thin chiffon shirt, and the red wine

fabric embarrassingly see–through.

cried, her voice panicky. “You were

let

sensation of wine–soaked fabric sticking to the skin was unpleasant. Candice looked at Sonia with a cold

misunderstood, I really

already taken it.”

returned and saw the state