My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 133

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Joe was visibly surprised and asked, “Why suddenly consider resigning?” 

He had witnessed Candice’s efforts to remain at Aether Corporation. 

After a brief contemplation, he gravely questioned, “Is this about Lex?” 

Joe had learned of Candice’s complications with Alex during his last hospitalization. Yet, as he faced Candice. 

he was unsure of what to say next. 

“It’s not that,” Candice responded. Her face betrayed no emotion as she held her grandfather’s hand, 

maintaining a steady voice, “Performing the same role for years has become monotonous. I’m seeking a new challenge in a different field.” 

Joe’s expression showed a mix of concern and hesitation, but he chose to remain silent. 

Shifting the conversation, Candice asked, “Has the doctor mentioned your discharge date?” 

Joe exhaled and glanced at her, deciding not to probe further into her career decisions. 

Upon arriving home, Candice received a grateful message from Hanley. As she was about to reply, an 

unexpected call came through. 

The voice on the other end belonged to a middle–aged woman. “Ms. Renault? Hello, I’m with Stellar Property. 

We saw your housing inquiry last night. Are you interested in renting or leasing?” 

As she had browsed rental options the previous night, restless and unable to sleep, Candice had registered on 

a housing website. 

Candice found herself caught off guard by the call. “I’m interested in renting.” 

The agent asked, “What are you looking for in a rental? Any specific preferences?” 

“Something affordable.” Candice replied. She lowered her gaze to the designs on her desk and softly spoke,” 

However, I’m uncertain about the duration of the lease.” 

Picking up on her uncertainty, the agent suggested, “How about we connect on WhatsApp? This way, you can 

reach out whenever needed, and I can keep an eye out for properties that meet your needs.” 

Candice consented, adding the agent, and then proceeded to get ready for bed. 

The next day at Aether Corporation, department heads convened for the routine morning meeting. 

Right after Candice’s meeting concluded, she was notified of an additional meeting on the upper floor. 

Kayla’s face fell with the prospect of overtime. “It’s going to be a long one.” 

The Secretarial Department often dreaded these comprehensive analysis periods, as they meant addressing a 

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In contrast to the more focused tasks of the President’s Office, the Secretary’s Office was akin to a hub for varied responsibilities. 

Having packed up and noticing Kayla’s demoralized state, Candice reassured her. “Don’t worry, it’s not that bad.” 

Kayla mistook her calm for not being aware of the heavy workload. She sighed and waved her off. “You’ll see what I mean soon enough.” 

Candice simply shook her head and exited. 

Kayla had no idea of the breadth of Candice’s experience or the effort it required to get to her current position. Her experience spanned over a year in the Secretary’s Office before she had been transferred to the President’s Office. 

Candice arrived at the meeting and saw the managers from other departments present. 

She had a good relationship with Tamia Howard from the Human Resources Department. 

Tamia smiled and invited her to lunch. “Shall we grab a bite together at noon?” 

As Candice accepted. Sonia signaled the commencement of the meeting. 

Today, Sonia appeared particularly poised in her white suit. 

In a hushed tone, Tamia speculated. “Is Sonia about to be made permanent? Her file was accessed by HR today.” 

Candice estimated Sonia’s tenure at the company and noted she was still within her probationary period. Despite that, she was aware that Sonia’s eventual permanent position was likely, given Alex’s support. 

As they entered the conference room, they found Alex in a discussion with the heads of Finance and Operations. 

Candice positioned herself at the rear. 

The meeting revolved around familiar topics, mid–year reviews, analyses, and key strategies for the latter half of the year. 

While Candice was jotting down notes, Alex’s icy voice cut through, “Is anyone here from the Secretary’s Office?” 

Tamia shifted aside as Candice acknowledged, “I am here.” 

“When will you be able to submit the project proposal and recap from last week’s Lance meeting?” Alex questioned her emotionlessly as he tapped the table, fixing his gaze on Candice. 

Looking down, she assured, “It will be ready after a final review by noon.” 

Alex’s brows furrowed slightly. He narrowed his eyes and instructed. “Make sure the mid–year report is ready 

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Aware of the Secretary’s Office’s workload, Tamia glanced at Candice with empathy. With so many departments in Aether Corporation, they needed to organize all of the data in a matter of days, which would almost certainly mean overtime. 

Breaking the silence, Tamia queried, “Mr. Elysian, the internship applications are out. Would you like to oversee the interviews?” 

Uninterested, Alex dismissed the idea, saying, “No need for that.” 

After a brief pause, he directed his attention to Candice and said, “You handle it.” 

Tamia looked concerned. “But Candice is swamped with the analysis work. Will she have enough time?” 

With a slight lift of his eyes toward Candice, he questioned, “You can manage this, right?”