My Mirror Image

Chapter 0271

“It’s the contract from Blue Artifact,” Ryan explained. “There are a couple clauses that don’t make sense to me. I can’t tell what’s wrong, but it appears as if they’re trying to exploit loopholes.” He took out his phone, showing Candice the snapshot he took, and pointed out, “Look at the sections

I’ve highlighted.”

Candice considered for a moment, then suggested, “Let’s have a look at the actual contract.”

Ryan smacked his head and realized his oversight. He exclaimed, “Oh, I forgot! I was planning to send it to you on WhatsApp because you hadn’t returned.” He promptly headed upstairs to retrieve

the contract.

Hanley asked gently, “How about breakfast first? Would you like milk or coffee? We should talk about work after breakfast.” Hanley said before Candice could start on the contract.

Right after breakfast, Candice received a call from Sawyer. Her expression tensed when she saw the caller ID. Reluctantly, she answered.

“Candice, it’s me.” Sawyer said courteously.

“What’s the matter?” Candice responded, her tone strained, a reflection of her residual frustration

from the previous day’s events.

Sawyer seemed hesitant but then asked, “We need you to come to the office this morning. We

have to discuss the project’s progress, the selection of materials, and site–related issues.”

As a major investor, Aether Corporation had the right to conduct such an audit.

Candice responded with a cold acknowledgment and quickly ended the call. The mere thought of Aether Corporation brought back memories of Alex, darkening her mood.

“Was that from Aether Corporation?” Hanley asked.

Concealing her annoyance, Candice nodded. “They’ve scheduled a meeting to discuss issues with the materials.”

Expressing his disdain, Ryan commented, “Typical of these pointless meetings.”

, always eager to hold

Candice remained silent, her thoughts turbulent. Resolutely, she declared. “I’ll take care of Aether Corporation. You handle your own tasks.”

Despite her reluctance to revisit Aether Corporation and avoid any interactions related to Alex.

knew it was part of her professional responsibilities. It was something

abandon her work due to

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Hanley could comment, Ryan added, “That’s okay. We have to sort

and accepted the documents from Ryan.

a thoughtful expression. His deep gaze fixed on her, his long. eyelashes casting shadows across his face, rendering his thoughts

her arrival at Aether Corporation carefully and headed to the meeting room right

His gaze was downcast, and he occupied

only returned to Noxville last night, and she had no idea that Alex had also returned.

pursed her lips. Her emotions stirred, still raw from their recent confrontation. However, before she could compose herself,

at

of punctuality continues, don’t

stated matter–of–factly.

a blank expression as she set the

material we’ve acquired, as well as quality certifications. If you have any doubts, your firm can

and she caught even Sawyer off guard with her detachment.

always shown

however, where she treated Alex as if he were

unprecedented.

his expression, but a trace of arrogance emerged as he raised his eyes. “Quite defiant,” he commented in a deep, resonant tone. “I never expected such assertiveness from a small studio. Do you

replied coolly, “All the necessary documents are right here, Mr. Elysian. How else would you propose we proceed?” Her

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with caution and vigilance as

slightly narrowed as he surveyed the documents on the table. “Just

Candice asked, “Then, what

the meeting room.

softly. “You seem to

with

Candice’s eyes flickered.

such matters was well known.

had invested in faced issues due to the negligence of the business partner, leading to construction worker injuries.

construction–related projects.

her composure, Candice suggested, “If Mr. Elysian

the site

glanced at Candice. His dark eyes

emotion.