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.

Sieg to bring you

remained calm, but Candice noticed a newfound iciness in his eyes.

back to the earlier topic. Alex

the conversation to a recent launch of

the conversation now and

distant demeanor. He was likely worried about Sonia seeing him with her,

excused herself from Zane and

only saw

gave her

purple dress and lent it an air of refined coolness.

Sieg, “What’s Candice

studio is collaborating with both Aether Corporation and Blue

Sieg informed

involved in business, Sieg was well aware of corporate

her bangs momentarily covering her eyes.

tapped Alex’s

and you didn’t bother to

simply responded, “Caught

Alex’s attendance at the dinner through a conversation

reasons for attending, she hesitantly

to her.

realized Alex hadn’t mentioned

on her

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Alex’s usual aloofness, she suppressed

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

mildly annoyed look, replying in a low tone, “It seems you recall my

don’t be mad at Sieg. I chose to come here.

leave.”

situation. He teased, “Hey, Lex,

would be cruel to

stated plainly, “I never asked her to leave, did

it alright

“Of course.”

presence at such events was often for more than

Alex. She exhibited a supportive and

attitude.

Zane commented, “Mr. Elysian’s

understanding.”