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.

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

couldn’t abandon her work due to her

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have to sort out some wiring and lighting issues

documents from Ryan. “I’ll

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

Corporation carefully and headed

she opened the door, she noticed Alex present in the room. His gaze was downcast, and he occupied the

night, and she had no idea that Alex had

their recent confrontation. However,

looked at her with a

If this lack of punctuality

stated matter–of–factly.

the documents on the table and

invoices for the material we’ve acquired, as well as quality certifications. If you

and she caught even Sawyer off guard with her

Sawyer’s memory, Candice had always shown

where she treated Alex as if he were a stranger, was

unprecedented.

showed little alteration in 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 intend to exploit my company? Denying even basic inquiries,

and replied coolly, “All the necessary documents are right here, Mr. Elysian. How else

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caution and vigilance as she

slightly narrowed as he surveyed the documents on the

“Then, what do you

the

the exchange, Sawyer sighed softly. “You seem to

detail–oriented with construction projects.”

Candice’s eyes flickered.

thoroughness in such matters was well

issues due to the negligence of the business partner, leading to construction worker

construction–related

her composure, Candice suggested, “If Mr. Elysian has concerns, he’s welcome

site

remained impassive as he glanced at Candice. His dark eyes

emotion.