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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Alex and his group entered, there was a young man accompanying them. He had a

at him and

Solomon Quimby from the Quimby family in Solaris,” Yana said. “My old man said whether Aether can expand to Solaris depends on whether we can build connections with the Quimbys.”

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

to socialize with her where they sat. The exchanges were filled

two more people, Yana stood up and told Candice that she was

restroom.

she left, Sonia approached with a wine glass in

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

went to

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

surprised you came, I’m still happy. Let me toast to you,” she smiled. holding

but their relationship was

were

were aware of the situation, and watching, waiting for

response.

“Happy birthday. No need for al toast. I haven’t been drinking lately.”

knew that people

become fresh gossip.

me a lot. It’s only right for me to toast to you.” She gritted her teeth, then whispered so only they could hear, “Without you, I wouldn’t

am now.”

a provocation.

the wine glass out, maintaining a humble attitude.

a moment of contemplation, Candice, sensing the situation, found herself unable

around, Candice reluctantly reached

from

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

was only wearing a thin chiffon shirt, and the red wine stained a large patch, making

fabric embarrassingly see–through.

are you okay?” Sonia cried, her voice panicky. “You were

I let

to the skin was unpleasant. Candice looked at Sonia with a cold

I really didn’t do it on

already taken it.”

saw the state of Candice’s clothes. She