My Mirror Image

Chapter 0275

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Sensing Jackson’s hesitation to discuss the matter further, Candice wisely chose not to pursue the topic.

They proceeded to the motel where Yvonne had been staying.

Upon their arrival and request for surveillance footage, the front desk staff promptly rebuffed them. “Surveillance? We don’t have anything like that here!”

The motel was a converted residential building near a hospital. It was far from luxurious. The absence of a valid business license was something Candice observed as well.

With a shake of his head, Jackson concluded, “No luck here. We need to look elsewhere.”

Hiding her disappointment, Candice agreed with a nod. She wasn’t ready to give up yet.

Yvonne had mentioned a few other locations, and her insistence on speaking well of Sonia only added layers to the puzzle.

A brief expression of frustration flickered across Candice’s face, her eyes darkening for a moment.

Jackson picked up on her mood and reassured her gently. “Don’t worry, I’m with you in this.”

After spending a night at home to rest, Candice returned to the villa the next day. She was still contemplating how to approach the issue of Alex’s injury.

En route, she unexpectedly encountered Jessica.

Candice’s memories of Jessica were faint, mostly recalling a birthday party for Jessica’s husband that Alex had brought her to a few years ago. Their interactions had been minimal.

save for a recent meeting involving her and Helen.

Jessica was dressed in a gorgeous designer gown with flawless makeup. She acknowledged

Candice with a smile and a nod.

Candice responded with a slight nod.

Jessica suddenly spoke up as they were about to walk past each other, “Candice, right?”

Candice paused and said, “Ms. Kane.”

“Don’t let Helen’s words bother you,” Jessica advised. “That’s just her way.

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Candice was astonished that Jessica had brought it up. “I’m well aware of Mrs. Elysian’s temperament. There’s no need for me to take it to heart. Keeping up with her would be a challenge

in itself.”

with astonishment as Candice’s statements hinted

nature.

nothing else, I must go,” Candice said, maintaining

close. Given their distant relationship and Jessica’s ties

saw little reason to prolong

away. Jessica’s expression shifted to

son had ended things with Candice,

Now, it appeared to be

the minor encounter.

it unusually quiet. Nadia and Ryan were seated on the

silent.

previous day’s events, Candice asked, “Where’s Hanley?”

a call,”

the mood about yesterday?” Candice asked.

Aether Corporation is still deciding how to handle the incident. We’ve been told to

“What is it?”

might want to ask him directly. I don’t

myself.”

a pang of anxiety. As Hanley finally emerged from the study, she immediately asked, ” How did your

exhausted. The dark circles under his eyes were more pronounced than usual, indicating he hadn’t

admitted. “Alex rejected the idea of compensation when I

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She was aware of Alex’s temperament and knew that he wasn’t the sort of person to let

she broached another subject.

something else?”

confirmed with a slight nod and sat down across from Candice, his bright, almond–shaped

tiredness. In a deep voice, he revealed,

today.”

as Hanley explained.

business in Dorrington. We’re

Artifact. We’ve actually received several

evident in his serious demeanor and focused gaze. “We’re

a dedicated business department for these ventures.

interested?”

from you,” Ryan added. He seemed disturbed as he continued. “Each to their own

complex for

if you’re not up to it,” Hanley said.

willing.” Candice agreed immediately, without a

a good chance, and she had no reason to turn it down. Hanley’s assistance had also

as a newcomer, she likely wouldn’t have had the chance to

studio.

“I’ve had success in