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

went upstairs and followed Alex back to his office.

Alex prompted, “Go ahead and speak if

“I wanted to talk about this when we got back. This morning, Ms. Summers called me, offering assistance with the Burning Star Studio construction

suggest ending the

it, and he seems

to Sonia but evident to Sawyer, Aether Corporation couldn’t just sever ties with Burning Star Studio due to the

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

Corporation had invested could very well be wasted. Nobody liked to

moniker of Burning Star Studio alone carried significant

a hint of detachment. “How is

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

in a flat tone, “Aren’t you capable of handling such

nose, admitted, “I was hesitant to

as he peered at

the intensity, Sawyer quickly affirmed,

departing Aether Corporation, Candice arrived back

were there. There, Nadia and Yana shared the complete

with her.

He never got along with his coworkers and typically stayed to himself. He could not accept his dismissal.

is not a bad person. Maybe the boss was

turned to Candice for

said it yourself. Shaun was cutting corners to save cost and time. It wasn’t his first time, but this incident involved Alex. What if it had been someone

continued, “Moreover, old habits die

studio’s reputation for one person’s

“Let’s go out for lunch. A friend opened a

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 and Xavier.

the bouquet of flowers in Xavier’s hand.