My Mirror Image

Chapter 0279

Candice regarded her brief interaction with Xavier as nothing more than a passing incident. With her recent new responsibility to manage the business affairs of Burning Star Studio, her schedule was packed.

The studio had already enjoyed some international recognition and had become more prominent in Dorrington due to its partnerships with both the government and Blue Artifact.

This prominence led to an influx of potential collaborators, keeping Candice busy with proposal evaluations.

In the meantime, Alex’s position on the situation remained unclear.

Following Shaun’s replacement by Hanley, Ryan took over the on–site responsibilities.

Candice needed to take a series of photographs on the first day of work. She escorted Ryan to the spot.

En route, Ryan reflected on the situation, speculating, “Based on what the boss said, I believe

Shaun might be let go. Safety accidents are serious.”

The building site was being monitored to avoid material theft. The footage plainly demonstrated that Alex’s injury was Shaun’s responsibility.

Candice did not have a strong view of this.

As a design firm, the Burning Star Studio was required to maintain basic safety requirements. If

they didn’t, no one would want to work with them.

Furthermore, she vividly recalled the danger she had encountered that day. If it hadn’t been for Alex, she would have been crushed by the falling materials, presumably suffering worse injuries

than Alex had.

Responding promptly, Hanley ensured that by the time Candice returned from the photo shoot, Shaun had already collected his belongings and left the company.

Frowning, Candice expressed her concern cautiously, “Has the dismissal been finalized? Shaun surely has a plethora of designs from Burning Star Studio. Is that okay?

In the world of design, the risk of leaking creative concepts had always been a pressing worry. Candice knew little about Shaun or his personality, having only heard from Ryan that he was a loner who favored working on sites over socializing.

Hanley clarified the situation, “Our original agreement included clauses for handling safety

incidents. It was his mistake that led to this outcome.”

Candice nodded, emphasizing. “As long as everything. is managed correctly, we need to avoid any

light. as he teased,

grateful to you all

and

subtle smile appeared in his eyes. He softly chuckled, “Well then, I’ll ensure we fully utilize the potential of our

an encouraging response from Hanley, which

future.

soon after Ryan’s departure,

was laden with concern as he reported, “Boss, representatives from Aether Corporation have arrived. They’re alleging that we don’t meet construction standards and are

while also seeking

was in the middle of a

Ryan’s report, her expression turned to one of concern. She asked, “Why is Aether Corporation raising these issues

grew serious, and he resolved, “Let’s go there and

it would reflect poorly on Burning Star

withdraw.

Candice was quiet. Her thoughts centered

with Alex.

Shaun seemed particularly reserved next to Sonia.

diverted

claiming the safety issue at the

met Sonia’s. She noticed Sonia eyeing her

smile on her face.

moment of reflection, Candice addressed Shaun, “Did you ask her

Elysian’s office, hoping to

Sonia countered, “You’re focusing on the wrong thing. Lex’s injury at your site is a fact. It’s not

even elevated her chin

that Candice would have to surrender to her for

of maintaining the collaboration..

remembered Xavier’s claims regarding Candice. She was convinced of Candice’s hypocrisy as she rationalized Alex’s

Sonia confronted Candice, “Back at Aether Corporation, you

doesn’t deserve to

and asked, “Do you

behind Sonia’s actions, recognizing that she

take full responsibility for the