My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 417

Sonia leaned against Quentin and spoke with a coquettish voice that was loud enough for Candice to hear.

Quentin's sharp face showed no hesitation as he said, "You can inform them, or let Oliver or someone else do it."

When Sonia heard that, a trace of triumph flashed across her face. Then, almost instinctively, she glanced at Candice, hoping to witness a defeated and confused expression.

However, by the time she shifted her gaze back, Candice had already left.

After Sonia asked Quentin that question, Candice didn't stay any longer. The path with Quentin was now blocked, and she wouldn't waste any more time and effort on it.

Angela, who had strong opinions about Sonia, expressed her dissatisfaction. "Mr. Osmond is really stupid. I can’t believe he’s associating with that b*tch. And that Quentin, he looks like he thinks with his private parts."

Candice didn't respond to her comments but walked toward Yondu instead.

Abel was also present today. With the event nearing its end, several experts who had been specially invited remained in the hall.

Candice didn't know much about Jensen, so she intended to talk to Abel about it.

The afternoon passed by quickly.

Sonia occasionally picked at Candice with provocative remarks, but Candice skillfully deflected them without showing any emotions.

When it was time to wrap up, Sonia stood up with a faint smile.

She lowered her voice and whispered a few words to Quentin. Then, nonchalantly, she looked up and informed Candice, "Candice, I regret to inform you that, after consultations with the organizers, we all agree that Burning Star Studio is not qualified to participate in this tender conference."

She finished her statement by tossing a folder toward Candice, saying, "So take back all the documents you submitted. It's better not to disturb other collaborators by leaving them here."

The meeting had just ended, and everyone was resting in their seats. Sonia chose this moment to make her move, probably to embarrass Candice publicly.

Candice glanced at her but remained silent.

Quentin, sitting nearby, pushed his glasses up and sarcastically remarked, "Ms. Renault, I think neither of us should waste any more time. It’s pointless."

Candice took a deep breath. She knew that Quentin was doing this on purpose; he not only rejected Burning Star Studio but also aimed to humiliate them.

Candice recalled Hanley's words about there being no conflicts between Burning Star Studio and Quentin. They hadn't even interacted before because Jensen had always been in charge. It was abnormal for someone they had no contact with to harbor such strong hostility against them.

After Quentin left, the meeting room buzzed with voices again. Everyone looked at Candice with sympathy. It was the first time in a long while that a studio had been rejected so straightforwardly by the organizers.

Angela and Yondu walked up to Candice hesitantly. Yondu said while scratching his head, "Don't take it to heart. You know Mr. Bruce is coming back. You can talk to Mr. Bruce later if it doesn't work out. If I’m not mistaken, he thinks highly of Hanley, so it should be fine."

"What do you mean, it should be fine?" Angela scoffed. She didn't mince words, stating, "Can't you see that Sonia is behind this, stirring up trouble?"

Listening to their conversation, Candice felt heavy-hearted. Although she was mentally prepared for Quentin to make things difficult for her, the current situation was beyond her expectations.

Fortunately, her experience at Aether Corporation had equipped her with the ability to remain calm in the face of adversity, so her expression didn’t betray her emotions.

If she stooped to Sonia’s level, it wouldn't just be her losing face; Burning Star Studio and Hanley would also be embarrassed.

Candice felt burdened as she walked out. Angela and Yondu, perceptive as they were, found excuses to leave first.

"Candice." The sound of a car horn rang out behind her, accompanied by a man's voice. Snapping back to reality, Candice stopped in her tracks and turned around to look.