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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phone. After reading it, she bit her lip and stepped out to

followed Alex back to his office. He hesitated to broach a subject.

prompted, “Go ahead and speak if you have something to say.”

“I wanted to talk about this when we got back. This morning, Ms. Summers called me,

the contract.

it, and he seems dissatisfied

evident to Sawyer, Aether Corporation couldn’t just sever ties with Burning Star Studio due to the involvement of Blue Artifact

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

invested could very well be wasted. Nobody

alone carried significant weight and allure.

with a hint of detachment. “How is

remained silent for a brief moment, then added, “My point is, Ms. Summers might not fully understand the complexities here. I fear she might create more issues at Burning Star Studio.”

before responding in a flat tone, “Aren’t

nose, admitted, “I was hesitant to

he peered

the intensity, Sawyer

departing Aether Corporation, Candice arrived back

there. There, Nadia and

with her.

not accept his

remarked, “Shaun is not a bad

turned to Candice for her thoughts.

and said. “You just said it yourself. Shaun was cutting corners to save cost and time. It wasn’t his first time, but this incident involved

Yana continued, “Moreover, old habits die

the studio’s reputation for one

out for lunch. A friend opened a new place

that’s quite good.”

still preoccupied. She replied, “I need to

agreed to wait until Candice was done in the afternoon to have

busy restaurant, they unexpectedly spotted

of