My Mirror Image

Chapter 286

Sawyer nodded.

As Candice was about to speak, she heard Ryan’s voice, “Are you still going to look for him? His

attitude is already clear. Why waste more time?”

Ryan’s impression of Aether Corporation today was quite negative, so he spoke without any regard for

Sawyer’s presence. He snorted, “The President of the Aether Corporation is indeed.

different.”

Candice looked at Hanley, who frowned and did not seem to agree with Ryan’s action.

She pursed her lips and whispered, “Since we are here to discuss things, there should be a proper

exchange. Besides, I have other matters to discuss with him.”

Hanley’s eyelids drooped, his long eyelashes shielding the thoughts in his eyes. After a moment of

silence, he nodded and said, “Do you need me to wait for you?”

She hesitated for a moment and said, “If you are going to the building materials market, go ahead. first.

I’ll come find you later.”

Before leaving. Hanley said to her, “We’ll wait for you downstairs for half an hour.”

Her heart stirred when she heard this. She lifted her eyelids to look at him. Despite the coldness. on his

face, there was a hint of tenderness and helplessness in his eyes.

And worry.

Candice’s eyelashes trembled, hesitating as she explained, “After I handle things. I’ll come back. and

talk to you.”

When she went downstairs, Ryan looked at Hanley and sighed, “Why didn’t I notice before that you

have such a good temper?”

Hanley, expressionless, replied, “What’s the use of having a good temper when yours is bad?”

Being countered like that, Ryan could only close his mouth and not speak again. He could tell that

Hanley’s current mood was not as gentle as he had just shown in front of Candice.

Meanwhile, upstairs.

Accompanied by Sawyer, Candice went to the office, where only Julie and another young person

were present.

Candice looked at the unfamiliar young person, and Sawyer explained, “This is the new intern.

+15 BONOS

Upon hearing his words, Julie, who had been diligently working, suddenly looked up. Without any

reason, she added. “Do you think you’re irreplaceable? Look, anyone can easily take over your

position.”

Candice had grown accustomed to Julie’s sarcastic remarks during her time at Aether Corporation, so

she didn’t even spare her a glance.

The new intern discreetly glanced at Candice.

Sawyer escorted Candice to the door of the president’s office, then pushed it open. “Mr. Elysian.

Candice has something to discuss with you.”

Alex’s hand paused slightly in motion. He lifted his eyelids and expressionlessly said. “Let her in.”

Candice didn’t wait long outside before Sawyer came out. “You can go in now.”

She thanked him softly and turned, pushing the office door open.

kly gaze.

Upon entering, she met Alex’s chilly

She paused. “Sorry to take up a few minutes of your time. I have something to discuss with you.”

He looked indifferent with a hint of playfulness in his tone as he said, “Want to discuss conditions

again regarding Burning Star Studio?”

He continued, “Sure, state your conditions. I’m curious to know what else you can come up with.”

Alex’s casual tone left Candice silent for a moment before she spoke, “I came to talk about the

matter of 1.5 million.”

The air seemed to freeze for a moment. His dark eyes flickered slightly as he stared at her, his

thoughts surging.

However, he quickly suppressed them, lifted his chin, and displayed a proud and indifferent

expression. “Go on.”

After taking a deep breath, Candice looked at Alex again, trying to make her voice sound calm, “I

want to return 50 thousand first. In subsequent installments, following the bank’s interest calculation. Is

that acceptable?”

This decision had been carefully considered by Candice. Her available balance was not much. only 60

thousand, so she could return a portion to him first. She would figure out how to handle the rest later.

Originally, she had planned to come later, but since he insisted on her coming today, she might as well

take the opportunity to clarify things.

“If there’s no issue, I can transfer the money to you this afternoon.”

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Alex’s eyes were sharp, and when he looked at someone with such indifference, it created a

strong sense of oppression.

Candice, facing his gaze, lowered her eyelids and spoke in a soft but deliberate tone. “If you

disagree…

Before she could finish her sentence, Alex interrupted her directly, his tone rising at the end, full of

sarcasm, “Why should I agree?”

“What can 50 thousand do? Are you returning it to me to show that I’m bullying the weak or to prove

your resilience and bravery?”

Alex’s eyebrows acquired a layer of frost, his expression displeased. “Candice, are you trying to

humiliate me with this 50 thousand, or are you humiliating yourself?”

Her eyebrows tightened slowly, and her throat felt dry.

Although she didn’t want to admit it, at this moment, it indeed made her feel embarrassed. She

said, “I don’t have much.”

Alex coldly snorted, “What am I supposed to do with your inability?”

“Since you are so lofty about repaying the money, why not repay it all at once? I find it bothersome to

receive in bits and pieces.”

Candice closed her eyes, slowly gathering her thoughts. She heard her own dry voice say, “Alright, I’ll

gather the entire amount and pay you back.”

Alex nodded imperiously. “I’m looking forward to it.”

After pondering for a moment, she raised her eyes again, “And regarding the issue of Burning Star

Studio, I-”

She still wanted to fight for Burning Star Studio a bit more. Although she had just entered the industry,

she knew that if a creator interfered too much, the work they produced would not be

good.

She knew that Hanley and Ryan sincerely liked this industry. That was why they traveled all over the

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However, Alex didn’t interrupt her this time, but the door was pushed open.

Sonia appeared at the door holding a document. She looked at Candice and smiled awkwardly. “I came

up to deliver a document to Mr. Elysian. Did I disturb you?”

The question was strange.

Candice remained silent.

Sonia approached with the document and placed it on Alex’s desk. Tve organized the several data

reports you mentioned needing.”

Alex nodded, picked up one of them, and flipped through it. Without much expression, he

complimented, “Well done.‘

A faint smile appeared on her face. “I’m glad I could help you.

Candice didn’t understand how organizing a few data reports could help Alex. She had organized all of

Aether Corporation’s data before, and it didn’t seem to make a difference for Alex.

The sound of fingers tapping on the desktop brought Candice’s thoughts back. She looked up and

happened to meet Alex’s dim eyes.

“Create a better plan to present to Aether Corporation according to your own theories and make sure it

complies with the parameters that Sawyer mentioned,” Alex said this while his gaze had already

returned to the document in his hand, appearing indifferent.

Candice understood his meaning.

She nodded, her eyes full of seriousness. “Okay, I’ve got it.”

After saying this, she turned and left.

Behind her, Sonia gritted her teeth, watching Candice’s departing figure, feeling a bit uncomfortable.

She just couldn’t figure out what made Candice so noble.

However, in an instant, she looked back at Alex and asked in a soft and gentle tone. “Why did she

leave as soon as I came over?”