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

and quickly

Yana said. “My old man said whether

father had also mentioned that it would be even better if she could connect with the Quimbys.

came to socialize

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

restroom.

Sonia approached with

just saw her here,” Sonia said, smiling

went to the restroom.”

Sonia showed no intention of leaving. “Lex said I’m the star of this party and I must entertain the guests well.”

happy. Let me

being careful, but their relationship

were

people in the vicinity were aware of the situation, and watching, waiting for Candice’s

response.

accepting the toast. She said, “Happy birthday. No need for

did not withdraw, however. She knew that people

become fresh gossip.

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

am now.”

was a

glass out, maintaining a

Candice, sensing the situation, found

increasing numbers of curious glances around, Candice reluctantly reached out to

glass from

her fingertips touched the glass, Sonia released the glass. The red wine spilled out, and Sonia pulled back

and the red wine stained a large patch,

fabric embarrassingly see–through.

cried, her voice panicky. “You

I let

looked at Sonia with a cold

stiffened slightly. “You’ve misunderstood, I really didn’t do

had already

and saw the state