My Mirror Image

Chapter 0276

After assisting Candice with her coat, Hanley retracted his hand. He resumed his usual serious expression as his shirt gently billowed in the soft breeze.

Candice caught the faint scent of mint and lemon emanating from Hanley, subtle yet comforting.

She had thought about giving the coat back to Hanley since she had brought her own blazer. However, the arrival of a sleek silver–white sports car and a black Maybach derailed her plans.

Candice hesitated for a moment upon noticing the Maybach’s license plate.

As the sports car’s door swung open, Sieg emerged, clad in a floral shirt. He nonchalantly removed his sunglasses and flung them back into the car before turning his attention to Candice

and the others.

He let out a whistle. Then, he eyed Hanley with a quizzical look and asked, “Hanley Baldwin?”

Hanley responded with a chilly gaze, “Hello, Sieg.”

“Caspian and I are on good terms these days. I’ve heard quite a lot about you,” Sieg commented casually, his tone laced with a semblance of respect. “You’re quite courageous and admirable.

really.”

Sieg’s manner of speaking was characteristically sarcastic, often leaving others feeling uneasy.

He then turned to Candice, his voice laced with a sneer as he stated, “But you don’t have the best taste in women. Maybe you could learn from your brother on that front.”

Knowing she and Sieg were not on friendly terms, Candice hadn’t anticipated any kind words from

him.

With a subtle adjustment of the coat on her shoulders, she retorted icily. “It seems like you’ve forgotten your hospital visits again. Your symptoms of rabies appear to be worsening.”

Sieg’s expression tightened as he sharply replied, “You…”

Before he could finish his sentence, the door of the Maybach swung open.

Alex emerged from the car dressed in a dark, sharply tailored suit that accentuated his slender build, broad shoulders, and narrow waist, presenting an impressive silhouette. His stern gaze and the depth of his dark eyes appeared more profound in the fading light of the sky.

His eyes settled on Candice indifferently.

Undaunted, she held his gaze firmly.

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unspoken intensity between them, both resolute

voice cut through the tension, his annoyance barely concealed. He mocked, “Lex. I regret not leaving a bit later. My mood is completely spoiled

and suggested quietly. “Let’s

agreed with a hum and followed her lead.

lobby because of

proceeded with caution in her high heels by holding up the hem of her

a corner, Hanley suddenly pulled

her waist prevented her from falling

her with a deep voice, “Be careful of the

Had Hanley

1. it.

he was still holding her, Candice’s heart raced a bit before she managed to say, “Thank

go of her hand shortly after, explaining, “I didn’t want to startle you, which might have

it. That’s why I

to them shortly and jokingly said, “Look at you, Boss! Acting all

with Hanley’s cool gaze,

her dress and stood silently at the side as she lowered her

this, her tone came

protective.

interrupting her intention to apologize to Hanley.

still dark. Keep your hand on my

him and reached

initial intention to talk, Nadia skillfully chose

is really thoughtful,” Sieg said, leaning against his sports car.

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that was leaving. Following this,

your hand like that?” Sieg said as

demeanor was

Star Studio are currently my finest business partners,” he remarked, his

“Whatever. I

covering his hand. There was no way anyone paying

lips tightly pursed, he glanced down

influential figures in the industry, Blue Artifact’s annual gathering was a

spectacular affair.

colleagues stepped through the door, they were whisked away

business meetings.

no business participating in such discussions, so she

Zane.

Artifact. He was engaged in