My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 46

Chapter 0946

As she read the name of the party on the document, her fingertips turned cold.

Humphrey Moore, the CEO of Red Sun Corporation.

Candice had narrowly escaped an uncomfortable encounter with Humphrey last time and even ended up with

a photograph taken.

Kayla mentioned that Sonia kicked up a fuss and wanted to go with Alex, but he didn’t agree.

Candice had an indifferent look when she heard that.

Of course, Alex wouldn’t agree.

Most people in the Dorrington social circle knew Humphrey’s reputation. Since Alex cared so much about Sonia, he naturally wouldn’t want her to have any contact with someone like Humphrey.

Candice tried to ignore the gossip from her colleagues. Her phone on the side chimed with a message alert.

She lowered her head to see a WhatsApp message from Yvonne, containing a picture of Peach receiving an

infusion.

After a moment of silence, Candice replied, (Is she okay?]

The response came quickly, saying that Peach’s condition suddenly worsened, and the expenses for this

month might be a bit higher.

Candice looked at her phone silently and transferred the ten thousand dollars that Alex had given her.

When Alex arrived, he went straight to Candice.

“Come with me.”

Just thinking about Humphrey’s oily gaze made Candice unconsciously furrow her brows. Alex noticed her

hesitation and spoke with a slightly stern tone. “Don’t want to go?”

Candice stood up without much expression. “No. I’m fine.”

When they arrived at the venue, Humphrey hadn’t arrived yet. Candice held her bag and said to Alex, “I’ll go to

the restroom.”

Alex asked, “Nervous?”

It was obvious he was referring to the incident with the photo of Candice and Humphrey. Candice looked at him, her eyelashes fluttering.

“Alex, this joke isn’t funny.”

“Do I look like I’m joking with you?”

Alex’s expression remained calm. He didn’t smoke, so his fingers were long and beautiful, and his skin was fair.

His right hand casually rested on the wrist of his left hand, looking careless and lazy.

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Candice didn’t understand Alex’s intentions. She wanted to ask him but didn’t have a chance as Humphrey arrived.

After exchanging greetings with Alex, Humphrey turned to Candice. He shook her hand with a smirk that made her feel uncomfortable.

Candice forced herself to shake hands with Humphrey. But maybe because Alex was present this time, Humphrey didn’t behave as brazenly as the last time.

Instead, he talked seriously about the cooperation.

However, towards the end, Humphrey shifted the topic back to Candice. “Ms. Renault, you’re young and beautiful. Do you have a boyfriend?”

Candice looked up at Alex, who seemed indifferent.

She replied softly, “No.”

“How about I introduce someone to you?” Humphrey grinned and then pointed at himself, asking, “What do you think of me, Ms. Renault?”

Candice’s smile was quite forced.

“Mr. Reeves, please don’t joke around.”

However, Humphrey insisted on discussing this with Candice for quite a while. He got a bit intrusive after drinking too much.

Candice couldn’t refuse and could only accompany him in drinking.

After Humphrey’s secretary assisted him and left, Candice felt dizzy and uncomfortable. She tried to stand up. but her legs felt weak, and she nearly fell straight down.

Luckily, someone caught her by the elbow, preventing her from falling.

Candice lifted her hazy eyes and saw Alex’s expressionless face.

She was stunned for a moment, then reached out to hug him.

Alex frowned and moved back. “Candice.”