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

strong cologne wafted through the

swiftly apologized, “I’m sorry, it

surveyed Sonia with the grace of a cultured gentleman. His voice was warm and amiable, asking. “My apologies. Did I cause you any harm?”

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head, she was met by Xavier’s distinguished and scholarly appearance.

by her beauty, and a hint of admiration flickered in his eyes.

His tone grew even softer as he queried. “Are you okay? I hope I didn’t injure

few steps. She eyed Xavier cautiously and assured him. “I’m fine, thank you.

her a business card

dialogue with Sonia was quite

name she somewhat

with them for a while before putting them on and resuming his scholarly demeanor.

Candice found them deeply engaged

the industry

Candice settled into a nearby spot.

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

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

individuals like him to be truly impressive. He

long after, Hanley

wrapped up his discussion with the industry

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

“We won’t be

with

an unsettling sense of being watched. She

there was

twenty minutes, the conversation with the industry figure concluded. At the same time,

draw was underway on stage, with attendees having picked

Ryan was the lucky winner of

valuable cultural memorabilia.

envy. She half–jokingly teased.

it to

Ryan playfully declined, “Seems like some

Candice, Ryan’s calling you guys with ill luck.”

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

a voice called out, “Ms.

smartly dressed. He stood before Candice with a friendly smile and asked. “Ms. Secretary, I heard

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