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 eyes, thin lips, a high nose bridge, and a

were striking, yet their mutual air of detachment and pride softened

couldn’t help but heave her chest

to Sonia, who stood meekly behind her. She scrutinized

she the reason for your actions?”

reply was unemotional, “Is that why you’re here?”

mother!” Helen raised her voice, her eyes

“No matter what you’re up to, I’m warning you–if you dare to bring such an

not mince words. Her dislike

apparent.

stood on the sidelines with her gaze

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

such a reaction.

soon noticed the commotion

that it might draw more attention and potentially

Sonia seemed to take Candice’s silence as

an hour late. What? Has this woman taken over this business without my

but not usually discussed. She couldn’t hide her embarrassment when Helen loudly scolded

Helen with evident pain in her eyes, admitting. “Mrs. Elysian, I was late today, but I notified Sawyer. It was related

She curbed her anger and turned

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

stare was fixed on Alex.

pause, Alex responded, “It was just an

behind him, her eyes showing

“Mr. Elysian got hurt at a construction site. Aether Corporation has

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fell and hit

at Candice. She insinuated, “People from Burning Star Studio shouldn’t pretend nothing’s wrong just because they know Mr. Elysian. What if similar safety

“Burning Star Studio?”

“Candice is working

gaze turned sharply toward