My Mirror Image

Chapter 0282

Sonia glanced at Alex nervously and said, “Lex, your mother arrived unexpectedly this morning. You weren’t here, and I was at a loss. I think I might have upset her.”

As she spoke, she looked up, trying to read Alex’s reaction. For the first time, she sensed a daunting presence around him and instinctively stepped back.

Alex’s face was stoic. The somber mood that had enveloped him during Helen’s visit didn’t lift but appeared to intensify.

Candice nodded at Sawyer and then departed. With her extensive experience, she realized that it was unwise to engage with Alex while he was in such a mood. Representing Burning Star Studio, she couldn’t risk leaving things on a sour note with Alex.

Once Candice was gone, Sonia gazed pitifully at Alex. She asked Alex in a soft tone, “Lex, are you upset?”

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Sawyer couldn’t just stand aside. He interjected, “Mr. Elysian just got back from a demanding negotiation and needs rest. Ms. Summers, maybe it’s best to let Mr. Elysian rest.”

Sonia’s face changed slightly. Her eyes became misty as she implored, “Should I not have sought answers from Burning Star Studio? They’re responsible for your injury, isn’t that right? Or is it because—”

Her voice faltered into a soft cry, pressing on, “You can’t let go of Candice, so you don’t want to confront them?”

Alex looked down at her silently.

Under his intense and dark stare, which felt like an endless abyss, Sonia shivered and was overwhelmed with a profound coldness.

In the following moment, the iciness in Alex’s gaze vanished completely. In a low, emotionless tone, he advised, “Let Sawyer manage external affairs. It’s hot outside. You should stay inside the office.”

Sonia was taken aback. She swiftly understood Alex’s meaning and tightened her fists.

Alex was essentially urging her not to interfere with the Burning Star Studio situation. Clearly, he had done this for Candice.

Her gaze to

fell. She couldn’t help but recall Xavier’s revelations about Candice and Alex’s history.

Disturbed by these thoughts, Sonia’s attention was drawn away from her distress when a text

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After reading it, she bit her lip and stepped out to make a

back to his

ahead and speak if

talk about this when we got back. This morning, Ms.

wasn’t expecting her to suggest ending the contract. I learned of this only when Hanley

he seems dissatisfied with the

the involvement of Blue Artifact and the government. Terminating the partnership would reflect poorly on everyone connected

crucially, Burning Star Studio’s prowess in Dorrington was top- notch. Finding a replacement might not

very well be wasted. Nobody liked to watch their investments go down the drain.

of Burning Star Studio alone carried significant weight and allure.

Alex queried with a hint of

Ms. Summers might not fully understand the complexities here. I fear she might create more issues at

flat tone, “Aren’t

touching his nose, admitted, “I was

he peered at Sawyer.

Sawyer quickly

Candice arrived

Yana were there. There, Nadia and Yana shared

with her.

his coworkers and typically stayed to himself. He could not accept his dismissal. Therefore, Shaun considered apologizing to Alex in the hopes of being able

on the situation, Nadia remarked, “Shaun is not a bad person. Maybe the boss was too

turned to Candice

was cutting corners to save cost and time. It wasn’t his first time,

orange, Yana continued, “Moreover,

Jeopardize the studio’s reputation

out for lunch. A friend opened

that’s quite good.”

She replied, “I need to finish some work first.”

until Candice was done in the afternoon to have lunch.

restaurant, they unexpectedly spotted Sonia

the bouquet of flowers