My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 228

Chapter 0228 

Alex had always known that Candice had a good figure. He didn’t deny that there was a time when he had been infatuated with her body. 

She had all the right curves in all the right places. 

She was very beautiful. 

Hearing the footsteps, Candice, thinking it was Yana, turned her head with a frown. “Give me the 

clothes –” 

Candice stopped speaking abruptly, and looked in the direction of the footsteps. She saw Alex standing proudly next to the screen. 

His gaze was direct, without any disguise, just settling on Candice. 

Candice frowned, quickly gathering her loosely scattered clothes. She didn’t have time to button them up, and used her hand to cover her chest. She looked at Alex with a wary expression. “When 

did you arrive?” 

Alex looked away, and spoke indifferently. “I should be the one asking when you arrived.” 

He had been in the room the whole time, Candice realized. 

Alex looked down at her from where he stood, his indifferent black eyes revealing emotions that others could not quite fathom. He sneered. “Candice, you’re enjoying yourself quite well now. Why 

have I never noticed that you’re so bold?” 

The lounge had warm yellow lights, with tightly closed curtains blocking out the noisy sounds 

from the hall outside. 

Candice’s hand trembled where she gripped her clothes. She closed her eyes. “You’re overthinking. Pretending to be calm, she said, “Sonia spilled red wine on me. I just came in to change clothes.” 

Alex raised an eyebrow. “Where are the clothes?” 

They haven’t been brought here yet.” 

Alex lifted his chin slightly. He took off his jacket, and the obsidian cufflinks on his shirt made him 

even more imposing. 

His voice was low. “Your excuse is pathetic.” 

Candice did not respond. Now wasn’t the time to argue with him about these things. 

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She just hoped Yana would hurry up and bring the clothes over. 

She frowned, looking at Alex. “Can you leave now?” 

The entrance of the lounge suddenly echoed with laughter and the faint sound of someone talking. “Is he really in there?” 

“He just came over after answering a call. It seems urgent.” 

The footsteps stopped at the door, and the doorknob was turned. Candice’s expression froze. Her clothes were still in disarray. 

She heard a light laugh, a man’s casual tone, “Scared?” 

Candice gritted her teeth. Before she could speak, Alex pulled her up. 

“Stand behind me,” Alex commanded, expressionless. 

Candice had no time to do anything else. In an instant, she turned around and stood behind Alex. At the same time, the door to the lounge was pushed open. 

Leading the group was Sieg. His tone was not very pleasant. “Solomon has been waiting outside. What are you doing here?” he called to Alex. “I couldn’t reach you on the phone” Sieg stopped halfway, suddenly focusing on the person behind Alex. He frowned. “Who’s the woman behind you? 

No matter how thin Candice was, standing behind Alex would not completely conceal her. At most, others might not recognize her immediately. 

Candice had no desire for others to see her current state, especially being alone with Alex. She could only grasp Alex’s clothes at his waist, making an effort to press herself closer to his back. her forehead resting against his back. 

Alex subtly raised an eyebrow and looked at Sieg calmly. “I see you and Solomon are getting 

along well.” 

“Hahaha, Lex, you don’t know. Just now, Mr. Quimby said he and Sieg have similar tastes.” 

“A fitting description,” Alex commented. 

Sieg clicked his tongue in displeasure. “Are you guys done?” He looked at Alex. “The Quimbys are interested in a small partnership in Dorrington. I said I’d pass the message onto you.” Pausing for a moment, he glanced at Alex with a meaningful expression. “If you have the time, go o talk to him 

now.” 

Alex spoke in a deep voice. “I know.” 

Finished with what he came to do, Sieg didn’t linger. However, as he reached the entrance of the lounge, he paused, giving Alex a deep look. “Don’t go too far.” 

Listening to Sieg’s words, Candice’s mind was already in chaos. She could not help but wonder 

Sieg had already seen her. 

“Haven’t you hugged me enough?” 

Candice hesitated at Alex’s slightly husky voice, then took a few steps back. “Did Sieg see me?” 

“See what?” Alex had a composed demeanor, his expression indifferent as he looked down at 

Candice. 

The scent of red wine on Candice’s clothes was still strong, and even after such a short period Alex was already surrounded by a faint fragrance of alcohol. His gaze darkened slightly. 

Feeling uncomfortable under his scrutiny, Candice was about to speak when she saw Alex’s 

Adam’s apple move. 

He spoke without much emotion, “Do you think you have something worth looking at?” 

A voice suddenly came from the doorway. Yana had returned with a set of clothes. 

She saw Alex inside and looked stunned. 

Alex did not spare her a glance, but simply walked straight out. 

Candice took the new clothes from Yana, went inside to change, and then came out. 

“When I came over just now, I ran into Sonia at the entrance.” Yana said. “She had a dark 

expression and almost bumped into me.” 

Candice paused, her mind racing. However, she did not mention what had happened with Alex to Yana. After tidying up, they returned to the party together.