My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 248

Chapter 0248 

“One million five hundred thousand?” 

Alex’s tone revealed nothing, but the apparent disdain in his eyes was evident. He looked arrogantly at Ivor for a while, then nodded slowly. 

“Sure. I’ll give it to you.” 

Candice abruptly looked up, only to see Alex slightly lowering his head. His long eyelashes shield his eyes, making it impossible to discern his emotions. 

Instantly, a burst of joy erupted in Ivor’s eyes. 

Ignoring the large security guards pulling him back, he eagerly extended his neck towards Alex. 

“Are you serious? You’re giving me one million five hundred thousand?” 

When Alex looked up again, his gaze turned icy. 

Ivor looked ecstatic, and Alex looked at him with a frown. 

“Either get lost, or I’ll call the police.” 

Ivor had achieved his goal. The ferocity on his face receded, replaced once again by a sly smile as 

he licked his lips. 

“Remember to transfer the money,” he said, then turned to Candice beside him. “I guess you’re still somewhat useful in the end. Serve Mr. Elysian well in the future!” 

The last sentence carried malice, leaving Candice with an unpleasant expression. However, she had no strength to deal with Ivor’s insolence now. She looked at Alex, her mind still grappling with the matter of one million five hundred thousand. 

The entire farce lasted no more than ten minutes. 

After Ivor disappeared, the onlookers gradually dispersed. 

Kayla looked at Candice with concern. “Candice, are you okay?” 

Candice’s face turned pale, appearing somewhat exhausted. She shook her head. 

“I’m fine.” 

Kayla wanted to say something more, but as she lifted her eyes, she met Alex’s deep eyes. Her 

heart trembled, understanding what had transpired. 

+15 RONDS 

She whispered to Candice, “Candice, I haven’t clocked in yet. I need to go upstairs.” 

Then she left. 

However, before leaving, she added in a low voice, “Call me if you need anything.” 

The chaotic morning had finally come to a halt, and now Candice felt the exhaustion. Yet, the lingering frustration had not dissipated. 

Just as she was thinking about it, she heard Alex’s indifferent voice. “Don’t you have anything to 

explain?” 

“I-” Candice opened her mouth but stopped abruptly. 

She didn’t know what to say. 

Alex sneered. “First, it was your mother, and now it’s your stepfather. Is Aether Corporation your family’s ATM? Whether it’s a loan shark or anything else, if you don’t have money, you come here 

to withdraw from your bank card?” 

He let out a low laugh. Although the tone was light, it carried a cold and heavy weight. 

“Candice, my patience isn’t limitless.” 

Ivor and Yvonne’s two visits to Aether Corporation did have a significant impact. Even though 

Candice knew she had no real connection with these two people, they were a family in the eyes of 

others. 

Candice lowered her head, and her throat tightened. 

She took a deep breath and said to Alex. “You shouldn’t have agreed to give him that one million 

five hundred thousand.” 

“I shouldn’t have?” Alex looked at Candice, emotions flickering complexly in his eyes. “Even if your 

want to be harassed by loan sharks, the company shouldn’t be disrupted by.such a person. He’s 

like a persistent bug that brings bad luck everywhere he goes.” 

He was right. 

People like Ivor were insensible, indifferent to reason, and shameless. 

Candice remained silent, tasting the indescribable bitterness and confusion in her heart. Only her straight back held her from collapsing. 

After a moment, she said, “I’ll find a way to pay you back.” 

“Suit yourself,” Alex responded with indifference. 

+15 BONOS 

Candice managed a forced smile. In reality, the muscles on her face had already gone numb. She didn’t know what expression she wore, and her mind felt empty. 

However, she remembered one thing. 

She asked Alex slowly. “Ivor said you gave him money before. When was that?” 

Most of the employees had returned to the office, and the surroundings were quiet. Only occasional passing vehicles on the road across the greenery made any noise. 

Alex paused for a moment and casually replied, “I forgot.” 

Candice nodded numbly. “If you remember, tell me. I’ll pay you back.” 

Something flickered in Alex’s eyes, and he looked at Candice. However, Candice had already turned and started walking away. 

She looked thin, and her clothes hung loosely on her. It seemed like a gust of wind could blow her 

away. 

Alex’s eyes darkened. He stood downstairs for quite a while before finally going upstairs. 

After he went up, Candice took a taxi back home. 

She didn’t want to see anyone now. She didn’t want to do anything. She just wanted to be alone in 

peace. ! 

But as she reached the doorstep, the sight of the words written in red paint everywhere shattered 

the last strand of her resolve. 

Red paint covered almost the entire door and the adjacent walls. Apart from the words “pay up” in 

the center, there were numerous insults, curses, and terrifying drawings. 

Candice slowly crouched at the doorstep, holding her head as if trying to curl herself up. But it