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.”

flickered with astonishment as Candice’s statements hinted at

nature.

there’s nothing else, I must go,” Candice said, maintaining

close. Given their distant relationship and Jessica’s ties

saw little reason to prolong the conversation.

expression shifted to a slight

had ended things with Candice, a claim Jessica

appeared to be true.

swiftly forgot the minor encounter.

the villa, she found it unusually quiet. Nadia and Ryan were seated on the

silent.

previous day’s events, Candice asked, “Where’s

on a call,” Nadia

about yesterday?” Candice

how to handle the incident. We’ve been

“What is it?”

to ask him directly.

myself.”

finally emerged from the study, she immediately asked, ” How did your

visibly exhausted. The dark circles under his eyes were more pronounced than usual, indicating

complicated,” he admitted. “Alex rejected the idea of compensation when I brought

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

she broached another subject.

something else?”

nod and sat

he revealed, “I wanted to discuss a matter with

today.”

as Hanley explained.

in Dorrington. We’re not

We’ve actually received several

serious demeanor

department for these ventures. Are you

interested?”

need from you,” Ryan added. He seemed disturbed as he continued. “Each to their own expertise. I’m not cut out for this kind of work. Those

complex for

up

Candice agreed immediately, without a second thought.

her a good chance, and she had no reason to turn it down. Hanley’s assistance had also helped her land her first break at

newcomer, she likely wouldn’t have had the

studio.

well. “I’ve had success in handling business liaisons previously,” she said