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.

professional responsibilities. It was something

refuse. She couldn’t abandon her work

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

from Ryan. “I’ll review these once I

her, his long. eyelashes casting shadows across his face, rendering his thoughts unreadable.

Aether Corporation carefully and headed to

gaze was downcast, and

to Noxville last night, and she had no idea that Alex had

recent confrontation. However, before

at her with a scrutinizing and unpleasant

lack of punctuality

stated matter–of–factly.

as she set the documents on the table and

as quality certifications. If you have any doubts, your firm can inspect

was businesslike, her tone firm, and she caught even Sawyer

Sawyer’s memory, Candice had always shown the utmost compliance and

Her current behavior, however, where she treated Alex as if he

unprecedented.

a deep, resonant tone. “I never expected such assertiveness from a small studio. Do you intend to

sinking sensation. She looked up and replied coolly, “All the necessary documents are right here, Mr. Elysian. How else would you propose we

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caution and vigilance as she

surveyed the documents on the table. “Just

her composure, Candice asked, “Then, what do you suggest we

the meeting room.

softly. “You seem to have forgotten that Mr. Elysian

detail–oriented with construction projects.”

Candice’s eyes flickered.

matters was well known.

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

construction–related projects.

suggested, “If Mr. Elysian has

the site himself.”

glanced at Candice. His dark eyes

emotion.