My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 306

Ivor's face bore a malevolent expression as he glared at Candice, his eyes brimming with disdain.

He snarled, revealing his stained teeth. "Withdraw your accusations against me, and in return, I'll hand over proof,” he demanded. “That witch has been manipulating your foolish mother, not just once but repeatedly." Ivor intentionally lowered his voice to convey a sense of urgency. "Well? What did you say? Do you consider it a fair exchange?"

Candice regarded him silently and attentively. It was logical for Ivor to be well-versed in Yvonne's predicament. Candice had avoided contacting him from the outset, owing to her belief that Ivor was crafty and might lie to her.

Ivor was unfazed by Candice's stare, he remained calm as he said, "Anyway, the offer stands. I have the evidence, and the decision is yours to make."

She maintained her composed expression as she departed from the jail.

"What's your stance on Ivor's proposition?" Jackson asked.

"Accepting it is out of the question," Candice declared firmly.

Ivor was the real culprit behind her grandfather’s death. Candice was not going to let him off in return for any proof against Sonia, especially if Ivor's reliability was questionable.

After giving a silent nod, Jackson moved on from the subject.

As they made their way to the parking area, he casually mentioned, "Old Mr. Elysian’s returned. I've heard the Elysians are organizing a birthday celebration for him next week. Are you planning to attend?"

Given the intertwined relationships of their social groups and the close bond between the Elysians and Shyans, it was widely recognized that old Mr. Elysian held Candice in high regard.

"Yes,” Candice replied. “He extended an invitation to me. I intend to be there."

"Is it true that Hanley proposed a learning opportunity to you, but you declined?" Jackson probed deeper.

Looking back toward the prison entrance, Candice replied, "I have certain matters to address before I can consider moving forward."

"If it's about Yvonne and Ivor, I'm here to monitor things on your behalf," Jackson offered after a brief hesitation. "If you're giving your future serious thought and if you're committed to staying in this profession, you can't afford to delay,” he added encouragingly. “Candy, you should be thinking more about your own future."

She recognized the wisdom in Jackson's argument, but she was still reeling from the loss of her grandfather. She was unable to detach herself from the issues surrounding Yvonne and Sonia.

She stopped near a shopping area, intending to pick out a birthday present for old Mr. Elysian. She didn't want to turn up empty-handed to his birthday party after being invited.

The arrival of a WhatsApp notification diverted Candice's attention after finalizing the purchase and processing the payment. It was a message from Kayla.

"There's been a spat between Sonia and Mr. Elysian. It seems serious. A lot of people blame it on you."

Candice frowned as she typed back. "How is this related to me?"

"Weren't you at their office recently, handing over documents to Mr. Elysian? Rumors have been circulating around the office ever since. There's talk about you and him reigniting the old flame.

"Sonia has been visibly upset about it for a while now. It was bearable at first, she simply glared at Mr. Elysian like a scorned woman throughout the meeting. However, today, they ended up having a confrontation right in the office."

A series of messages from Kayla followed, filled with office gossip and conjectures.

Candice skimmed through them, then quietly stowed her phone away. She was uninterested in understanding why Sonia and Alex were arguing.