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.

he spoke flatly. “Ask Sieg to bring

his expression remained calm, but Candice noticed a

circle back to the earlier topic. Alex briefly checked

redirected the conversation to a

contributed to the conversation now and then, ensuring

arrival with Sonia, Candice understood the reason behind Alex’s earlier distant demeanor. He was likely worried about Sonia seeing him with her, possibly upsetting his girlfriend.

observant. Candice politely excused herself from Zane and wandered off to a different area.

only saw

and adept manner gave her a

it an air of

to Sieg, “What’s Candice doing

collaborating with both

Sieg informed her.

Sieg was well

her bangs momentarily covering her

to Alex. Casually, he tapped Alex’s

to pick her up? What

responded, “Caught

attendance at the dinner through

hesitantly asked Sieg, who then extended an invitation

to her.

she realized Alex hadn’t mentioned the dinner to

her own

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usual aloofness, she suppressed her

He playfully nudged Alex’s arm, teasing. “You’re just being lazy, aren’t you? Indeed, you’re not obligated to bring a date,

tone, “It seems you

Sieg. I chose to come

leave.”

situation. He teased, “Hey, Lex, don’t be like

the effort to come here. It would be cruel to send her

never asked her to leave,

it alright if I stay with you?*

“Of course.”

at such events

to the situation, Sonia stayed near Alex. She exhibited a supportive and

attitude.

“Mr. Elysian’s girlfriend appears to

understanding.”