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.”

by Hanley’s explanation, Candice nodded, emphasizing. “As long as everything. is managed

Candice’s stern demeanor. Hanley’s tone was light. as he teased, “Sometimes, I think someone of your caliber

grateful to you

as green as me and offering so much

I’ll ensure we fully utilize the potential of our most promising new member. We will work hard to grow and fortify the studio so that no

a simple reminder, and she hadn’t anticipated such an encouraging response from Hanley, which

future.

morning, soon after Ryan’s

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

contract while

of a

expression turned to one of concern. She asked,

and he resolved, “Let’s go there and handle this matter

their collaboration at this time, it would reflect poorly on Burning Star Studio. It could even cause other

withdraw.

journey, Candice was quiet. Her thoughts centered on

with Alex.

particularly

he instinctively diverted his gaze, avoiding

and spoke in a hushed tone, “She refuses to let us work, claiming the safety issue at the site remains unresolved

eyes met Sonia’s. She noticed Sonia eyeing her back, and the latter wore a smug,

on

Shaun, “Did you ask her to

to apologize and ask for his forgiveness. I didn’t want to leave Burning Star Studio.”

arrogance, Sonia countered, “You’re focusing on the wrong thing. Lex’s injury at your site is

triumphant. She even elevated her chin

Candice would have to surrender to

maintaining

She was convinced of Candice’s hypocrisy as she rationalized Alex’s breakup with

a smirk, Sonia confronted Candice, “Back at Aether

their errors doesn’t deserve to

confronted Candice with a triumphant attitude and asked, “Do you recall saying

Sonia’s actions, recognizing that she was

by this, she answered, “We’re prepared to take full responsibility for the incident involving Mr. Elysian and will comply