My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 315

Candice followed Alex into Aether Corporation.

The first floor of the building was nearly empty due to the late hour.

The sound of their footsteps reverberated gently through the empty space.

Pausing by the elevator, Candice voiced her hesitations, "You have important business matters to attend to. It might not be appropriate for me to go with you."

Though she hadn't fully grasped the specifics of the earlier phone conversation, Candice had a clear sense of the critical circumstances that prompted Alex's late return to the office.

She looked around the dimly lit lobby and concluded that she would rather wait outside.

Alex repeated his earlier remarks, "You were the one who delivered that document."

His figure was cloaked in shadow, stripped of the earlier warmth the streetlight had provided, making the memory of his softer side seem like Candice's imagination.

There was no mistaking his goal. The situation made it difficult for Candice not to accompany him, given her involvement with the matter.

Resignedly, Candice walked with Alex to his office.

Unlike the vacant first level, the president's office was well-lit.

Present were Sawyer, Julie, the intern Candice recognized, and several executives, all of whom reacted differently to the two entrances.

Candice appeared unfazed. She settled herself on a couch, curious about Alex's next steps.

Unexpectedly, Alex's command was singular and pointed.

He directed, "Sawyer, gather the last week's surveillance footage surrounding my office and list everyone who's been in my office," He paused and added, "Particularly, focus on the times I was absent."

His directive was loaded with implications, narrowing down the list of potential visitors who would have access to his office in his absence.

Silently observing from the sidelines, Candice kept to herself, offering no comments.

Julie was moving around with files. She gave Candice several glances, but she remained calm and unfazed by the attention.

The atmosphere in the office was thick with tension. Everyone moved purposefully, except for Candice, who appeared relaxed on the sofa.

She was engaged in a conversation with Yana on the phone, who was lamenting family pressure to meet Mason on a blind date.

Candice was just about to respond when her phone rang. The cheerful ringtone cut through the heavy air.

She paused a little before taking the call.

On the line, Hanley's laid-back voice came through, "Why aren't you back yet?"

He knew about her plans to dine with Shawn.

Surrounded by the office's hustle, Candice calmly informed, "I'm currently at Aether Corporation, dealing with some issues."

Hanley's voice betrayed his worry, "You're at Aether Corporation? Why?"

Before Candice could offer details, a voice overhead announced, "Mr. Elysian has a question for you."

Glancing up, Candice locked eyes with Alex's composed look.

She quickly wrapped up the call with Hanley and focused on Alex, questioning, "What's up?"

He questioned her, "Did you tamper with the document in any way upon delivery?"

Candice sat upright. For years, she had a habit of maintaining perfect posture even when sitting. She replied, "If I remember correctly, the document was sealed. Any tampering would have been obvious from the start."