My Mirror Image

Chapter 0281

Candice spoke in a low voice. Because it was working hours, the surroundings were quiet, making her statements plainly audible.

Alex looked down at her. His penetrating gaze gently searched the surroundings before returning to her in silence.

His expression turned sour as he spoke with an air of contempt. “You’re too busy worrying about. other people’s problems to deal with your own mess. Are you truly foolish or simply clueless?”

Candice briefly closed her eyes before replying, “It’s part of my responsibilities.”

Alex let out a derisive chuckle and ridiculed, “Responsibilities that lead to embarrassment?”

She remained silent, her lips pressed firmly together. Alex was obviously in a bad mood today.

Whatever she said seemed to irritate him.

Candice turned to face Sawyer, who stood behind Alex. He signaled her with a barely

imperceptible gesture.

Taking a moment, Candice suggested, “Perhaps today isn’t the right time for this discussion. I-.-”

Before she could finish, she heard high heels clicking behind her.

She turned around to see a stern–looking Helen and a pale Sonia approaching.

‘seves brie

met Sonia’s, and the latter appeared perpetually pale.

Helen’s outraged voice interrupted her thoughts. She roared, “Do I really need to personally come

here to fetch you home?”

Her words were obviously aimed at Alex.

was dark and unyielding, devoid of any unnecessary emotion. He met Helen’s eyes with a chilly expression and said, “The company is busy.”

from Helen–sharp and distinct. He had angular brows, deep–set

detachment and pride softened these sharp features,

help but heave her chest in

directed her focus to Sonia, who stood meekly

she the

“Is that why

mother!” Helen raised her voice, her eyes flashing with irritation as

warning you–if you dare to bring such an unworthy woman home, don’t

clearly enraged, and she did not mince words. Her dislike for Sonia was nearly

apparent.

stood on the sidelines with

typically maintained her composure in public, making Candice wonder what Sonia

provoke such a reaction.

on the street soon noticed the commotion Helen’s loud voice had caused.

leaving immediately, wary that it might draw more attention and potentially

take Candice’s silence as a

she dares to be an hour late. What? Has this woman taken over this business without my

but not usually discussed. She couldn’t hide her

in her eyes, admitting. “Mrs. Elysian, I was late today, but I notified Sawyer. It was related to Mr.

curbed her anger and turned to Alex,

expression darkened. She knew that if Helen discovered the details of the Burning Star Studio incident, it

intense stare was fixed on Alex.

responded, “It was just an

concealing his injured hand behind him, her eyes showing a hint

in a low voice, “Mr. Elysian got hurt at a construction site.

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with Burning Star Studio. He was there for an inspection when there was a safety oversight. A piece of plaster fell and hit him, requiring stitches.

Star Studio shouldn’t pretend nothing’s wrong just because they

“Burning Star Studio?”

“Candice is working there

toward Candice, her eyes