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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young man accompanying them. He had a carefree smile and

at him and quickly lowered her

in Solaris,” Yana said. “My old man said whether Aether can expand to Solaris

had also mentioned that it would be even better if she could connect with

Bank, so many people came to socialize

and told Candice that she was going

restroom.

she left, Sonia approached with a wine glass

Yana? I just saw her here,” Sonia said, smiling faintly.

to the restroom.”

of leaving. “Lex said I’m the star of this party and I

Let me toast to you,” she

was being careful, but their relationship

were

of the

response.

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

knew that people were watching, and

fresh gossip.

me a lot. It’s only right for me to toast to you.” She gritted her teeth, then

am now.”

a provocation.

held the wine glass out, maintaining a

contemplation, Candice, sensing the situation, found herself unable

curious glances around, Candice reluctantly reached out to take

glass from

and Sonia pulled back quickly. The glass tipped towards Candice, spilling

only wearing a thin chiffon shirt, and the red wine stained

fabric embarrassingly see–through.

voice

I let go!”

fabric sticking to the skin was unpleasant. Candice looked at Sonia with a cold expression. “Did you do this

really didn’t do it on

already taken it.”

Yana returned and saw the state