My Mirror Image

Chapter 0277

Candice maintained a composed facade, but her expression bore a hint of frostiness.

The strained atmosphere between her and Alex was evident to all around them.

Noticing the tension, Zane attempted to diffuse it. He remarked, “Come on, we’re all friends

here. No need for such biting remarks, right?”

Candice smiled and replied smoothly, “I’m actually commending Mr. Elysian. Everyone in Dorrington’s finance circle knows about the meteoric rise of his company in recent years. That’s a testament to Mr. Elysian’s achievement, isn’t it?”

After subtly provoking Alex, she casually took a cocktail from a waiter and sipped it. Throughout.

she maintained an air of sincerity.

Zane then attempted to steer the conversation away. He chuckled and then noticed Alex’s bandaged hand, asking. “What’s the story behind Mr. Elysian’s hand?”

Candice briefly softened her guarded expression and stole a glance at Alex’s hand. She had seen. the injury before and was aware of its severity.

With a slight purse on her lips, she listened as Alex casually remarked, “It was just an accident at

the construction site.”

Davy interjected, “An injury at the construction site? That raises questions about safety. If basic precautions aren’t in place, the project’s reliability is questionable.”

Candice’s eyebrows twitched slightly. She then looked up and unexpectedly locked eyes with Alex.

His dark eyes held a misty depth, and his lips were pressed together. As he gazed at Candice, he radiated an unmistakable aura of aristocracy.

Candice felt an involuntary flutter in her heart under his gaze.

The way Alex’s construction site injury was handled could either be exaggerated or downplayed. If Alex chose not to make a big deal of it, things would be fine. However, if he did, Blue Artifact might be the first to back out of their partnership.

That’s why, on the day of the incident, Candice had instinctively bowed to Alex and assured him that she was open to any reasonable compensation he might request.

After a brief pause, he gave a sardonic laugh and conceded, “Well, it does seem rather unpromising.”

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The abrupt ring of his phone cut off his speech.

Alex took the call, his face a mask of stoicism, a hint of a frown creasing his forehead.

flatly. “Ask Sieg to bring you here.

ended the call, and his expression remained calm, but Candice noticed a

back to the earlier topic. Alex briefly checked his phone.

to a recent launch of

to the conversation now and

Candice understood the reason behind Alex’s earlier distant demeanor. He was

Zane

saw Candice’s departure.

tall stature and adept manner gave her

lent it

whispered to Sieg, “What’s

Hanley. Their studio is collaborating with

informed

in business, Sieg

momentarily covering her eyes.

he tapped Alex’s arm, teasing. “Sonia traveled all the way

bother to pick her

responded, “Caught up

had only learned about Alex’s attendance at the dinner through a conversation she had accidentally

Alex’s reasons for attending, she hesitantly asked Sieg, who then extended an

to her.

hadn’t mentioned the dinner to her,

on her own initiative.

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Alex’s usual aloofness,

being lazy, aren’t you? Indeed, you’re not obligated to bring

shot Sieg a mildly annoyed look, replying in a low tone, “It seems you

mad at Sieg. I chose to come here. If I’m intruding, I can

leave.”

made a tsk sound, trying to ease the situation. He teased, “Hey,

effort to come here. It would be cruel to send

never asked her to leave, did

it alright if I stay with

“Of course.”

excused himself. His presence at such events was often for more than just

Alex. She exhibited

attitude.

manner, Zane commented, “Mr. Elysian’s girlfriend appears to

understanding.”