My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 376

Candice gave Hailey a cold look and responded matter-of-factly, "We don't know each other well."

Hailey chuckled and added, "It's okay. We may not be close now, but I'm confident we'll get there. Who knows. I might end up being your stepmother someday."

Candice's demeanor darkened instantly. She fixed a severe glare on Hailey.

Even though she was young, Hailey exuded a worldly air that suggested she was no stranger to men. She smiled and added, "Just kidding. Don't take it too seriously."

Then, just behind Candice, she saw a man enter the restaurant. Hailey's manner quickly changed. She approached that man and remarked coyly, "Oh, Mr. Fisher. What's taken you so long? I've been waiting for your arrival for quite some time."

Candice's mood remained gloomy as she completed ordering her lunch.

Angela coughed and said awkwardly, "Well, young girls are quite daring these days."

Even while Candice remained silent, it was clear that she was in a foul mood—especially with Hailey present, which meant Henry was probably here.

She didn't seem to have much of an appetite.

Angela, as keen as ever, noticed this. She offered, "Let's try different restaurants. This one isn't very good."

Candice quickly replied, "Okay. It's my treat."

This restaurant specialized in premium, home-cooked cuisine. Aside from the main eating area, there were other private rooms available to accommodate the customers.

Hailey sat submissively next to Henry after escorting Geoffrey Fisher into the private room. Her demeanor was a great contrast from the one who had clung to Geoffrey just moments ago.

Geoffrey's stare remained fixed on her as he probed, "Hailey, you've been looking more attractive recently. With a beautiful companion like you, Mr. Renault is quite a lucky man."

Hailey pretended to be modest and smiled sheepishly. She teased, "What are you talking about, Mr. Fisher? My looks are nothing compared to those of Mr. Renault's daughter."

"Oh?" Geoffrey's curiosity peaked at her remarks. He looked at Henry and asked, "You have a daughter? But I have never heard of her."

Hailey explained, "She's the one who stood next to me earlier. Tall and fair-skinned, the young woman who wore a white shirt. She has a terrific shape."

Geoffrey remembered the woman he saw when he walked into the restaurant after Hailey described her vividly.

He taunted, "Oh, my! Mr. Renault, you have done an excellent job of hiding her. I had no idea you had such a lovely daughter."

Henry scowled as he looked at Hailey. His expression suggested a hint of disapproval, unhappy with her bringing up Candice.

However, Geoffrey was seated across from him. Since he needed Geoffrey's assistance, he couldn't display his unwillingness to talk about Candice.

Though he was still grinning, Geoffrey taunted, "It seems like you're very protective of your daughter and prefer to keep her hidden like a treasure."

Henry's heart sank. He hesitated before looking up and asked, "Mr. Fisher, what are you talking about? I had no idea she was here. Let me ask her to come over and properly greet you."

Candice and Angela decided to shift venues. After some googling, they discovered a highly-rated restaurant nearby.

Henry appeared at their table just as they were about to settle the bill.

With a shirt, pants, and a pair of glasses with a golden frame resting atop his nose, he donned an especially refined look today.

Candice furrowed her brows and stared at him silently.