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 at Helen’s difficult

nature.

there’s nothing else, I must go,”

their distant relationship

reason to prolong the

expression shifted

her son had ended things with Candice, a claim Jessica

doubted. Now, it appeared to be

the

found it unusually quiet. Nadia and Ryan were seated on the sofa, both

silent.

the previous day’s events, Candice asked,

a call,” Nadia

about

incident. We’ve been told to await

“What is it?”

details. “You might want to

myself.”

pang of anxiety. As Hanley finally emerged from the study, she immediately asked, ” How did your conversation with Alex go yesterday? What was his

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

complicated,” he admitted. “Alex rejected the idea of

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temperament and knew that he wasn’t the sort

moment of reflection, she broached another subject. “Nadia mentioned

something else?”

with a slight nod and sat down across from Candice, his bright,

he revealed, “I wanted to discuss

today.”

intently as Hanley

Studio is expanding our business in Dorrington. We’re not just

and Blue Artifact. We’ve actually received several new

ethic was evident in his serious demeanor and focused gaze.

a dedicated business department for these ventures. Are

interested?”

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

for me.”

up to it,” Hanley

Candice agreed immediately, without a second

to turn it down. Hanley’s assistance had also helped her

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

studio.

success in handling business