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.”

somewhat. She glanced around, looking for Candice, but in her search, she inadvertently collided with someone else.

cologne wafted through the air.

swiftly apologized, “I’m sorry, it

Sonia with the grace of a cultured gentleman. His voice was warm and amiable, asking. “My

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she was met by

Sonia’s face, he was stunned by her beauty, and a hint of admiration flickered in his

as he queried. “Are you okay? I

gingerly held her arm and retreated a few steps. She eyed Xavier cautiously and

Holdings.” He offered her a business card with

initiating a dialogue with

the card. Horizon Holdings was a name she somewhat remembered. She had

them for a while before putting them on

Candice found them deeply engaged

was attentively absorbing the

them, Candice settled

interest. His remarkable flair for creativity didn’t translate into

witnessing Hanley in a phone conversation with his mentor, where his dedication and sincerity

Hanley’s character. She found individuals like him to be truly impressive.

long after, Hanley noticed

with the industry

found her in a quiet, dimly illuminated corner, away from the main activity. Approaching Candice, he

her choice of spot and remarked. “I’ve been on my feet for quite a while, so I decided to rest here while waiting

assured her. “We won’t be much longer.”

nodded with

felt an unsettling sense

uneasily, yet there was nobody

the conversation with the industry figure

underway on stage, with attendees having picked numbers upon arrival.

and Ryan was the lucky winner of

cultural

the prize with envy. She half–jokingly teased. “You’re not into these, right? How

it to me?”

playfully declined, “Seems like some

calling you guys with ill

with amusement and didn’t say anything but instead, they

that moment, a voice called

a friendly smile and asked. “Ms. Secretary, I heard you’ve left Aether

you’re aware I’ve left Aether Corporation, you shouldn’t call me Ms. Secretary,” Candice replied. keeping her