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My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 40

Chapter 0040 

His warm breath tickled Candice’s neck as he spoke, and she tilted her head to the side in response

However, his hand firmly gripped Candice’s wrist, trapping her in his arms. She experienced a cold sensation on her neck as his kisses 

trailed up to her ear

Candice’s ears were particularly sensitive. Almost immediately, it caused her body to become limp

His gaze grew intense as he held her waist, pulling her onto the sofa

Their eightyear familiarity meant he understood her body well and could quickly make her aroused

Raindrops pelted the open window in the living room, causing the curtain to flutter and sway 

The cold wind on her exposed skin snapped Candice back to reality

Gritting her teeth, she gathered her strength and shoved Alex away

They were on the sofa, so Alex was pushed to the other side

His hair was unkempt. His shirt’s buttons had come undone, exposing his chest and abs

ng over her shoulders. She took a moment to pull 

The slip dress that Candice was wearing had been pulled down and was now loosely hung 

up her straps

Regaining her composure, she demanded. Look at me. I am not Sonia.” 

Alex’s face clouded over, but before he could respond, his phone rang. It was Sonia

He hesitated, then answered the call 

Sonia’s upset voice came through, questioning. Lex, didn’t you promise to be with me tonight? Why aren’t you here yet?” 

Alex pinched the bridge of his nose, replying. I’m on my way.” 

He hung up the phone

Candice was still sitting on the sofa. Her slip dress had been severely ripped, exposing her entire back. Her thin frame gave the impression that her shoulder blades were butterfly wings that could flap and fly

Her pale complexion accentuated her delicate appearance

Alex had promised Sonia; therefore, he got up to leave

He had only taken a step when he turned back to Candice, saying indifferently, Of course you are not Sonia.” 

Candice lingered in the living room before returning to her room

Her wrist had turned red and was hurting from where Alex had pulled her. But Alex could not see any of this, whose only intent seemed to be exploiting his drunkenness for intimacy with her. 

Candice spoke with a client in the morning before heading to the office the next day

Kayla greeted her and said cryptically. It’s quite lively upstairs.” 

Candice asked, What happened?” 

Word is. Mr. Elysian’s mother has arrived and is being tough on Sonia, Kayla remarked, sighing. But it’s predictable, isn’t it? How frequently do girls from the slums marry into money?” 

Candice paid no attention to anything else she said. She was surprised Helen would show up at the workplace: she normally avoided becoming involved in such situations

Before Candice could give this any more thought, she received a call from upstairs requesting that she come up. 

Upon Candice’s arrival, she found Helen seated in the reception area with Sonia standing before her. Evidently. Sonia’s eyes were red from 

crying

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There was no sign of Alex

Helen had caught sight of Candice as she stood at the door, lost in thought. Her treatment of Candice was consistently poor. She asked, ” 

Where’s Alex

I don’t know,Candice said

Aren’t you his secretary?” 

I’m no longer working in the president’s office,Candice said quietly

Seeing the coffee in front of Helen, Candice approached with a slight frown, suggesting. Allow me to replace this coffee with some black tea for you.” 

Helen was never a coffee drinker

The woman hamrumphed and said, People from lowly backgrounds just aren’t presentable.” 

It was unclear whether her comment targeted Candice or Sonia

Accustomed to such scom, Candice calmly replaced the coffee with tea, maintaining a neutral expression

Sonia, already tearyeyed, seemed even more distressed; her lips were pursed, exuding a sense of vulnerability

Helen, evidently in a foul mood, tasted the tea and then set the cup down, her voice dripping with sarcasm, Alex’s tastes are consistently 

disappointing.” 

Candice did not linger, knowing it wasn’t her place to intervene with Helen, both emotionally and logically

As she made her way downstairs, she overheard some whispering.. 

Being a rich man’s daughterinlaw is tough. Did you see how Sonia was belittled by Mr. Elysian’s mother?” 

Helen’s standards were high, and Candice had never been able to impress her over the years

She was curious as to Alex’s level of indulgence toward Sonia

After Helen’s departure, Alex arrived. Office staff returning from upstairs began to gossip

They claimed Sonia had broken down in tears upon seeing Alex, voicing her grievances

Candice, focusing on her work, did not pay attention to what they were saying, nor did she join the discussion

Instead, Kayla craned her neck and asked, What was Mr. Elysian’s reaction?” 

What else but to immediately console her?” 

Candice, pausing her typing, reflected that Alex was indeed protective of Sonia

Helen’s remarks to Sonia today, though softer than her initial encounter with Candice, still deeply affected Alex

Candice was surprised to see Jackson at Aether Corporation, ready to pick her up after work. She greeted him with a wave

What brings you here?she inquired as she neared him

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