My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 418

He changed the topic all of a sudden, and Candice couldn't keep up for a moment. Still, she managed to say, "I can heat it up and eat it."

Candice had faced tough times before, so her habits of being frugal and thrifty had stuck with her. Alex chuckled, the meaning not entirely clear. He didn’t return the food container to Candice; instead, after returning to the hotel, he tossed it directly to Sawyer.

Shawn was in high spirits all night, and although he didn’t eat much, his enthusiasm remained.

However, due to his age, he felt tired before 8:00 PM, prompting Candice to have Bruno take him back to rest.

Watching Shawn’s hesitance when facing her and Alex, Candice could only say, "Alex and I still have things to discuss."

They had dinner on the hotel's second floor, while Shawn’s room was upstairs. Hence, he could take the elevator up, which eliminated any safety concerns.

The matter Candice had to discuss with Alex was related to Redshade Corporation.

Burning Star Studio and Aether Corporation were currently tied together. If Burning Star Studio was rejected, Aether Corporation wouldn't face a favorable outcome.

Candice asked Alex, "Do you know when Jensen's coming back?"

"Early next month," Alex replied.

Candice calculated the time; early next month was next week.

She looked tensed, as if facing a challenging situation.

"I asked Angela and Abel today. They both said Jensen is difficult to handle. Do you think he'll believe Quentin or us?"

Unconsciously, Candice already considered herself and Alex on the same side.

Alex raised an eyebrow, looking deep in thought. He tapped on the table while saying casually, "Jensen values his reputation. Quentin's actions today were likely because he understood Jensen’s temper."

Because Jensen cared about his reputation, Quentin publicly embarrassed her, making it difficult for Jensen to retract Quentin's decision.

After a brief pause, Candice, who had been agitated, suddenly calmed down.

"Quentin wouldn't target me without a reason."

Although the current situation seemed unsolvable, Candice started calmly analyzing it.

She imitated Alex as she tapped her finger on the table and said something with each tap.

"Quentin has been targeting Burning Star Studio from the start, even without a valid reason. Sonia is just an assistant; Quentin wouldn't let her decide without a reason. Quentin, Redshade Corporation, Burning Star Studio, Aether Corporation..."

Candice slowly listed these names, forming a network of relationships in her mind. Her finger paused at a certain moment, and she looked at Alex, asking, "Is there someone behind Quentin?"

Alex remained calm, showing no surprise. Candice's face darkened slightly.

"Did you know this already?"

"Quentin doesn't have the guts to directly target the entire Dorrington area."

Alex's tone was flat. He looked at Candice, and there was no discernible emotion in his dark eyes.