My Mirror Image

Chapter 0265

Candice and Alex’s first meeting had been very miserable.

Her grandfather’s sudden car crash had forced her to spend all her time in the hospital. The young girl who had just entered university had no idea of how anything worked. She had run around in a

flurry, seeking justice for her grandfather.

However, the compensation from the driver who caused the accident was delayed and unpaid, and although Candice’s grandfather, who was a teacher, had some savings, it was not much. He had already set aside the funds for Candice’s university education and had limited remaining savings.

The hospital could not keep waiting, and Candice’s grandfather, weakened after the surgery, had needed proper care and recuperation. Even when Candice had worked part–time everywhere after classes every day, it had not been enough to cover such a large sum.

During that period, it had been as if Candice was made of iron, resting only five hours a day. The prolonged tension had stretched her nerves to the limit.

Then, one rainy day, she was wearing a cumbersome mascot costume, seeking shelter from the rain. When she looked up, she had collided with a tall and handsome young man. She had retreated, but before she could apologize, she had seen those indifferent eyes.

Later, those eyes had frequently appeared in Candice’s mind.

She could not describe the emotions at that time, but she felt as if the gloominess of the rainy day had melted into those eyes, then transformed into a gentle breeze.

The memories abruptly stopped, and Candice closed her eyes, feeling a tightness in her heart. The refreshing breeze that once blew by seemed to have disappeared long ago.

The murmurs from the back seat continued, and Candice took out her phone. As soon as she opened it, she received a message from Yana. By the time she had replied, they arrived at the

branch office.

Several men who looked like troublemakers loitered by the flowerbed near the entrance of the

company.

The head of the branch office said, “Those are the ones. They wait here every day, run away when the police come, and even when they get caught, they’re released and then they come back again.”

persistent troublemaking. Candice’s jaw was very tense. After a moment of silence, she asked. “Are

not answer, and Greg explained awkwardly. “They do have some

without saying

concern as she asked Greg. “What are these people doing at the company’s entrance every day? Are

would it be besides money? I don’t know where they heard it, but they say that Mr. Elysian has some kind of a relationship with them. If they don’t get money, they won’t leave.”

back stiffened

the back seat. Alex’s

What kind of relationship?”

dare these people spread such rumors?” Sonia said. She looked in the mirror toward Candice and probed. “Candice, since they are friends of your father, haven’t

relationship between Alex and the men. Sonia just

voice was low. “What do I need

him?”

and Alex’s old romantic involvement. Sonia

the car door, and got out. The branch office head and Greg followed

holding Alex’s wrist. If it were not for the inappropriate timing and location, it

was a clear smile, but it was unclear whether it was genuine embarrassment or feigned awkwardness. Candice had no interest in observing how Sonia’s hair was entangled with Alex, so she turned to look in

car, Alex and Sonia finally got out. However, Sonia’s face was flushed, and she was tightly holding onto Alex’s arm.

worried about pulling my hair, so he was

slow.”

branch office was not as impressive as the main branch of Aether, and the building looked quite old.

and

saying ‘what if?” Sonia Insisted.

no such what

turned to look at Candice, appearing somewhat exasperated.

into the conversation, frowned.

“But It’s fortunate that you were just his secretary. If you were his girlfriend, you’d probably be driven crazy

thought process.”

The question was just an opportunity to remind