My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 221

Chapter 0221 

The air in the office slightly solidified. Candice’s eyelids trembled before she slowly said, “It’s not about negotiating terms, but discussing cooperation in a friendly manner.” 

Alex raised an eyebrow slightly, his expression carrying a hint of coldness. “Negotiate? Candice, 

I’ve just refused.” 

“Or have you forgotten?” He stared expressionlessly at her as he said, “I never go back on things. 

I’ve refused.” 

As his words landed, her breath seemed to halt. 

Something Alex didn’t want? 

What else could it be beside her that he didn’t want. 

She felt a pang in her heart, taking a while to organize the materials she’d brought. “I apologize, 

Mr. Elysian. I’ve disturbed you.” 

Alex’s gaze was chilling, his lips pursed tightly and his jawline defined as an aura of coldness 

enveloped him. 

He sneered, “Have you fallen to such a state to work for Hanley?” 

The moment he mentioned Hanley, Candice’s movements quickened. 

Alex’s expression grew even colder. Alongside his words, there was a subtle warning. “The 

Baldwin family isn’t as simple as you think. I kindly advise you not to get too close to Hanley.” 

Upon hearing this, she paused. “What do you know?” 

He chuckled inexplicably as his fingers tapped on the desk casually. 

His tone was light as he said, “Didn’t Hanley tell you? He’s been kicked out by the Baldwin family. 

and they’re building a new heir. Otherwise, why would he run a small studio abroad?” 

Alex’s expression seemed to smirk. “Candice, it’s a pity. You’re trying so hard but have grabbed the wrong opportunity.” 

Candice didn’t know much about Hanley’s situation, only inferring from occasional conversations with Yana that Hanley’s relationship with his family wasn’t good. 

Seeing her silence, Alex’s eyes flashed with a dark glint. He was about to speak when she looked 

1. up. 

She had lost weight recently, but her skin was still fair. The dusk light from the window fell on her face, emphasizing her determined features. 

She gazed at Alex, and her lips curved up slightly. “I never intended to cling to anyone. I don’t need you to say anything about Hanley. Alex, your high and mighty attitude is truly distasteful.” 

With that, Candice packed her belongings. As she left the office, she breathed out quietly, “I’ve left the data for Burning Star Studio and Dream Search. You can verify with Sawyer. If Mr. Elysian is willing, we are still very open to collaboration.” 

After that, she left the office. 

Sonia was upstairs. Candice walked out without acknowledging her, greeted Sawyer, and left. 

When she was leaving, it was time to clock out, and she coincidentally met Kayla. 

Kayla looked sluggish but became spirited when she saw Candice. She smiled and greeted, Candice, do you want to have dinner together?” 

Candice agreed after a moment of consideration. She messaged Nadia and Hanley, then drove Kayla to a nearby restaurant. 

Kayla sighed, “When you were here, everything was organized. I feel like I didn’t need to use my brain at work.” 

“How is that possible?” 

“It’s true. You don’t know that when you were away for a few days, the secretary’s office changed 

several times. It finally settled with Winnie as the secretary.” 

Kayla complained incessantly. “At first, Sonia seemed eager to join the secretary’s office. You! 

didn’t see how she acted, like an innocent little lotus flower.” 

“She doesn’t know anything and blames others. A client left because of her mistake, yet she 

insists it was Winnie’s fault.” 

Candice’s forehead furrowed slightly, her expression unchanged. Before she left, the company was already gossiping about Sonia taking over her position. 

Kayla scoffed, “But she overestimated herself. She’s been transferred from the secretary’s office in less than two days. Now, she doesn’t know what to do, doesn’t handle anything properly, and 

wanders around like a ghost.” 

Candice wasn’t very interested in Sonia’s matters. She invited Kayla for dinner mainly to gather 

information about Aether Corporation and Webrews Group. 

Even though Alex had made his attitude clear, Candice didn’t want to give up. Moreover, she never expected him to agree immediately. But since Francis had been fired by Alex, there couldn’t be any cooperation between them. 

Which meant there should be other relationships between Francis and Aether Corporation. 

After thinking for a while, Candice asked Kayla, “Is Aether Corporation planning a transformation recently? They’ve teamed up with Dream Search.” 

Kayla was clever and knew the reason for Candice’s visit from Winnie, plus, it wasn’t a secret. She was willing to help Candice. 

She lowered her voice, “Actually, we all feel like Mr. Elysian isn’t particularly interested in this cooperation. Dream Search’s contract has been sent over a few times, but he rejected it every time. This project is handled by the overseas department. Everything was agreed upon before it was submitted. They say that better publicity will help them enter the market more effectively.” 

What Kayla knew was in line with what Candice knew, but she found it somewhat unexpected that this plan came from the overseas department. She used to work there, and Francis was also the manager there at that time.