My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 314

Alex's response was even-toned and devoid of emotion, but Candice's concern was apparent.

She knotted her brow as she stared at him. Her voice was laden with seriousness as she pressed him for an explanation, "What exactly are you suggesting?"

"It's nothing. I'm just making a reasonable deduction from what you've said. You and I were the only ones who came into contact with that document," Alex replied coldly. "And you were the one who had unsupervised access to it."

He gave a derisive snort and questioned, "Doesn't that raise questions that you might be a suspect?"

Candice now grasped the real reason Alex had invited her over to Shawn's—not for a leisurely catch-up but to interrogate her about the matter.

She maintained her composure and stared at him with clear, bright eyes. Her voice was firm as she spoke out, "As I've mentioned earlier, I have no reason to sabotage myself."

Alex chuckled gently. He didn't affirm or deny his belief in Candice's statements as he got out of the car.

Shawn had been eagerly awaiting their arrival inside. He immediately directed Bruno to prepare dinner as soon as they arrived.

Candice found herself casually chatting with Shawn on the couch while Alex appeared to have walked off.

"Candy, have you thought about your future workwise?" Shawn took the opportunity and abruptly asked. "I know you've been involved with one of the Baldwins in the art projects, but that field can be volatile. What are your plans?"

Candice blinked and replied seriously, "My studio intends to look into the business side of things as well. It seemed promising."

She saw no reason to deceive Shawn with her plan.

Shawn's look indicated concern.

His brow slightly furrowed and pressed further, "Have you absolutely ruled out returning to Alex's company? They've recently encountered some difficulties and challenges that weren't present during your tenure. You haven't been gone long, yet these issues have arisen."

Caught off guard by the mention of Aether Corporation, Candice took a moment before responding, "Ups and downs are normal in business."

Shawn was still hopeful. He probed, "If there's a possibility for your return to Aether Corporation—"

Such a hypothesis seemed far-fetched to Candice, who interrupted, "Aether Corporation isn't lacking in secretaries."

As Shawn seemed poised to continue, Alex interjected from somewhere in the background, "No matter what problems my company faces, those aren't things a secretary can resolve."

Stepping out of the study, the chill hadn't quite left Alex's expression, and he spoke in a somber tone.

Candice appeared unaffected while Shawn's frustration was evident. He pointed toward Alex, as if about to reprimand him. Eventually, words failed him.

He rushed off, frustrated, and exclaimed, "Having you here is just asking for trouble!"

With a note of resignation, Alex acknowledged, "My company is facing a lot of ongoing challenges."

Shawn seemed uninterested in extending the chat. He stood up and left the room, leaving Candice and Alex to themselves.

Alex sat down across from her. His exhaustion was visible in the dark circles beneath his eyes, indicating that he hadn't slept properly in days.

He lay back on the couch, closing his eyes in an attempt to relax, though his persistent furrowed brow indicated that rest was beyond his reach.

The ringing of his phone on the coffee table interrupted his brief rest. It prompted him to open his eyes. His face instantly lost its tired expression.

Candice watched as Alex's demeanor rapidly changed. She quietly observed, her gaze lowered, as he handled the situation with composure.