My Mirror Image

Chapter 0278

Following this exchange. Davy stormed off angrily.

Zane had hoped to defuse the situation, but he was at a loss for words when he saw Davy storm

out. He could only say a few words before leaving.

These sudden developments caught Sonia off guard. She felt a wave of anxiety wash over her.

She instinctively sought out Alex. Her voice was tinged with worry as she asked, “Lex, did I say

something wrong?”

Alex remained largely unemotional, unsurprised by Davy’s outburst.

It seemed likely that Davy had been covertly in touch with Oakridge Capital, and Sonia’s blunt

words had merely struck a raw nerve, provoking a pretense of anger.

As Sonia awaited a response, her eyes began to redden. Her fear was growing, and she couldn’t help but reach for Alex’s clothing, murmuring apologetically. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.

I just thought…”

She couldn’t bring herself to finish the sentence and began to internally chastise herself for

believing she could be on par with or even surpass Candice.

Eventually, Alex gazed down at her, his voice deep as he said, “There’s a dessert table over there.

Why don’t you get some rest?”

Seeking reassurance, Sonia questioned, “You aren’t upset with me?”

After a brief pause,

uttered a soft hum.

A smile broke across Sonia’s face. She leaned in for a kiss, but Alex turned his head, causing her

lips to brush his chin instead.

Unfazed, Alex suggested, “Go on, take a break.”

glanced around, looking for Candice, but in her search, she inadvertently collided

wafted through

apologized, “I’m sorry, it was

the grace of a cultured gentleman. His voice was warm

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met by Xavier’s distinguished and scholarly appearance.

her beauty, and a

he queried. “Are you okay? I hope I didn’t injure you.”

She eyed Xavier cautiously and assured him.

Manager at Horizon Holdings.” He offered her a business card with a friendly gesture and added, “Should you feel any discomfort later, please contact me.”

dialogue with

a name she somewhat remembered. She had heard it was

his spectacles, he fiddled with them for a

found them deeply engaged with

attentively absorbing the industry expert’s

not to disturb them, Candice settled into a nearby spot.

Hanley was acting piqued Candice’s interest. His remarkable flair for creativity didn’t translate into arrogance. Instead,

witnessing Hanley in a phone conversation with his mentor, where his dedication and sincerity were evident. Hanley’s work

found individuals like him to be truly impressive. He remained humble and focused without succumbing to arrogance or

after, Hanley

wrapped up his discussion with the industry expert he was

illuminated corner, away from the main activity. Approaching Candice, he asked, “What brings you to sit over here?”

feet for quite a while,

won’t be much

with a

felt an unsettling sense of being

uneasily, yet there was

conversation with the industry figure concluded. At the same

stage, with attendees having picked numbers upon

numbers were called out, and Ryan was the lucky winner of a third prize. He had

cultural memorabilia.

with envy. She half–jokingly teased.

to

a sly smile, Ryan playfully declined, “Seems like some with ill luck aren’t destined to own it.

guys with ill luck.” Nadia

conversation with amusement and didn’t say

moment, a voice called out, “Ms. Renault.”

He stood before Candice with a friendly smile and asked. “Ms. Secretary, I heard you’ve left Aether

you shouldn’t call me Ms. Secretary,” Candice replied. keeping her