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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met, sparking an unspoken intensity between them, both resolute and

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

broke her gaze and suggested quietly.

with a hum

dark stretch of road leading up to the lobby because of the way the

went carefully even though it wasn’t completely dark. She proceeded with caution in her high heels by holding up the hem of

corner, Hanley suddenly pulled

around her waist prevented her from falling into

a deep voice, “Be careful of the

minor bump on the path. Had

1. it.

still holding her, Candice’s heart raced a bit before

“I didn’t want to

you to step on it. That’s why I

“Look at you, Boss! Acting all charming.

cool gaze, Ryan promptly

at the side as she lowered her eyes.

this, her tone came

protective.

her, interrupting her intention

softly, “The route ahead is still dark. Keep

acknowledged him and reached for his

initial intention to talk, Nadia skillfully chose

Sieg said, leaning against

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the group that was leaving. Following this, his attention shifted to Alex,

them with your hand like that?” Sieg

was

Studio are currently my finest business partners,” he remarked, his eyes betraying an indiscernible emotion.

“Whatever. I don’t

sleeve occasionally revealed the bandage covering his hand. There was

lips tightly pursed, he glanced

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

spectacular affair.

soon as Hanley and his colleagues stepped through the door, they were whisked away to

business meetings.

was clear that Candice had no business participating in

Zane.

Blue Artifact. He was engaged in conversation with a