My Mirror Image

Chapter 0240

Ivor’s face contorted with fury.

Candice’s heart raced at his menacing demeanor. “What’s this about eight hundred thousand dollars?” she asked sharply.

She knew nothing nice could come out of Ivor’s mouth.

Ivor sneered but avoided a direct answer, “What’s it to you? I’m only paying my respects to my father–in–law!”

Candice trembled with rage, biting her lip to restrain her emotions.

Her eyes shifted to Yvonne, who was visibly intimidated, sneaking a glance at Candice before quickly averting her gaze.

Ivor continued to spew insults at Candice. In a calculated move, he bumped against her shoulder and stormed off.

Fortunately, Ivor collided with her good side, but he still knocked Candice out of the way.

She stood frozen, feeling a cold dread. Ivor’s nature was vile, and his mention of a specific sum involving her grandfather was both baffling and alarming. It really concerned her, but she dared not linger on it too long.

The sound of hurried footsteps caught her attention. Candice looked up to see Yvonne walking past, her head bowed in submission.

Candice’s gaze darkened, and in a low tone, she called out, “Yvonne!”

Yvonne stopped but didn’t turn to face Candice. Her head remained low, and her shoulders shrank.

Candice stared at her and asked, “What are you doing here?”

Yvonne halted, not turning to face Candice, her posture was meek and defeated.

Candice’s gaze was piercing as she asked, “What brings you here?”

“I-” Yvonne stammered. “What can I do? He is my father, after all.”

“What was Ivor implying?”

“I… I’m not sure…” Yvonne’s response was hesitant, and as she raised her face, Candice saw her red eyes and fresh bruises over old wounds. It was a harrowing sight.

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Yvonne met Candice’s eyes, a tumult of conflict and pain evident in her gaze. “I just came to see him. He’s my father, I never intended any harm.”

From behind, her frail and stooped silhouette was reminiscent of a woman much older, akin to someone in her sixties or seventies. Yvonne left.

another thirty

came out.

quickly walked up to

“The patient is stable now. The issue was due to an emotional

Candice found the elderly man resting

IV needle inserted, lay gently on the

was lost in deep

evening, but her grandfather remained asleep the

the nurses to keep

the deal with Aether Corporation still unresolved and Joe facing a new

after she got home,

a half–month business trip to

mind to see Hanley, but she paused at the news with knitted brows.

of the contract, but she had abruptly decided to leave town. She

hidden agenda.

a brief reminder, Kayla ended

with Hanley, then she and Nadia headed for Aether

building, her phone rang. It was Alex.

Candice answered

emotion, came through. “Is this how you

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referring to?” Candice asked, confused.

ended

conversation, Candice informed Nadia and decided to seek out

office entrance, she inevitably encountered Sonia.

saw Candice. “What

heading straight to Alex’s office, leaving Sonia

table. Her expression turned somber, and her lips formed a firm line. After a brief pause, she offered a quiet apology. “I’m sorry.”

stoic expression. He picked up his phone and quickly skimmed through the messages. Then he

to say something but was at a loss for words.

unknown number,

sleeping with that bitch, you owe us. Pay, or I’ll accuse you

hundred thousand is peanuts for a businessman like you. Fancy her? I could tie her up and hand her over

that are killing me! If

messages were filled with unspeakable curses

his gaze fixed on Candice. “Your stepfather has quite

was grim. “How did he even