My Mirror Image

Chapter 0280

Candice expressed her concern, saying, “Sonia now has leverage against me. I doubt she’ll let it slide easily. Rather than waiting and allowing her to cause more problems, we should be

proactive and discuss this with Alex.*

Ryan agreed, remarking. “Absolutely. We can’t risk another stab in the back. It would be catastrophic.”

Lost in thought, Hanley remained mostly silent.

After a brief reflection, Candice gently suggested, “If we can’t reach an understanding. I’ll have no

choice but to leave.”

Hanley then raised his head and spoke in a firm tone, “Let me know if you need anything.”

Soon after, Hanley received a phone call, and he had to leave due to prior engagements.

Candice informed Ryan and then took a taxi to Aether Corporation, understanding the importance

of getting a clear position from Alex to avoid future situations like Sonia’s.

At Aether Corporation, Candice unexpectedly met Kayla in the elevator.

Kayla asked in surprise. “Why are you here?”

Feeling that something was off, Candice asked, “What’s going on?”

“Mrs. Elysian is in the office. She caught Sonia arriving late. Sonia’s being scolded upstairs now. Mr. Elysian is out on business, and nobody is stepping in to help,” Kayla shared gloatingly.

Hearing this, Candice was visibly troubled.

It seemed Sonia’s visit to Burning Star Studio was her own decision. With Helen there. Candice chose not to go forward. An encounter with Helen would probably be unpleasant.

Candice unexpectedly confronted Helen and Sonia as the elevator doors opened.

Helen was impeccably dressed as usual, but the brooding expression on her face made it clear

was seething with

Sonia’s face showed signs of defeat, projecting an image

She scowled and glanced over, her irritation visibly

voice was sharp and cutting as she demanded,

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Kayla nervously fidgeted with Candice’s clothes before quickly excusing herself with her documents.

temperament, she

discuss?” Helen sneered disdainfully and raised her eyebrows in

looking for business every day? Candice, know your place. Don’t aim for what’s not yours. You can’t turn into

their interactions. While Helen’s vocabulary was repetitive, her

Candice knew that arguing with Helen

consuming.

Seeing Candice’s composure, she couldn’t help but

appointment, do you? Mr.

dislike for Candice would unite them.

Helen turned sharply toward her and reprimanded

Should I

“No, no, certainly

you? My son’s biggest error was hiring

been blind to let someone like

privileged status, Helen never hesitated

with the Elysians for years, Candice somewhat grasped the current dynamics.

she chose to leave. She ignored

elevator.

the building’s main entrance, she

entered the office with a neutral expression, followed by a slightly anxious

gaze briefly landed on Candice before shifting away, signaling

you come to see Mr.

confirmed, explaining. “I intended to talk to Mr. Elysian about the Burning

concerned and hesitated as he glanced at Alex, suggesting. “Today may not be the ideal time.

the unwelcoming vibe

Alex, who had walked ahead.

around, his gaze sharply focused on Candice, and questioned accusingly.” Compensation? What are you proposing to offer, a hundred or two hundred