My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 497

Until she left the hospital, Candice didn't dare to dwell on the meaning behind Alex's words. She always felt that there was some deeper implication but didn't dare to think of the worst.

When she hurried back to the hotel and saw Ellis playing with Yana, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Yana was curious. "Why do you look so anxious? Is someone chasing after you?"

Candice went over and hugged Ellis, planting a kiss on her cheek. Ellis immediately giggled and leaned in closer.

"Oh, by the way," Yana said, "I have a reminder for you. William's brother asked around about you. I think he probably hit a wall with Alex's side and wants to find you."

Candice furrowed her brows when hearing this. "What does he want me to do?"

"I don't know. Just be careful. William is not a good person, and his brother is probably even worse."

Yana wasn't wrong. It's always good to be careful.

That evening, she received a call from William's brother, who sounded aggressive and demanded to meet with her.

Candice had just put Ellis to sleep. She answered the call on the balcony and flatly refused.

The other side was clearly displeased, "Ms. Renault, this matter started because of you. Don't you think you should take responsibility?"

Candice felt this was chop logic. It had clearly been William looking for trouble, but he managed to rope her into it, and now she was expected to take responsibility.

She couldn't help but retort, "May I ask what responsibility I need to take?"

"William is in trouble, Alex is injured, and yet you, out of the three, came out unscathed." The tone of the person on the other end was contemptuous. "Ms. Renault, I heard you're doing quite well in South City. I suppose you're aware of the Zanford family's position there."

This was already a blatant threat. Candice pinched her nose bridge.

If she wanted to continue developing in South City, she couldn't afford to offend the Zanford family.

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Unexpectedly, after William’s brother contacted her, Helen also reached out to her.

Helen was still as arrogant as ever when she came to see her. She tossed a document in front of Candice. "I don't care what you said to Alex, but he and the Zanford family can't fall out."

Candice looked at Helen, but Helen pointed at the document in front of her.

"Alex is not relenting now. He insists on sending William to prison. Do you know he was previously trying to cooperate with the Zanford family?"

Recently, Alex had indeed been getting closer to William. Helen had considered the possibility of cooperation.

However, Candice looked at Helen and said, "Alex handled William's matter on his own. What does it have to do with me? If you're looking for someone to blame, it should be Alex."

Helen slammed the table abruptly, frowning as if she was about to utter some sharp words like she used to.

However, after a while, she pinched her nose, her face full of weariness. "Candice, spare Alex. If he loses the Zanford family, it's like losing Aether Corporation."

This was the first time Helen had spoken to Candice in this tone. Her weariness overshadowed her sharpness, making her finally look her age.

Candice's gaze darkened. "You're mistaken. It's him who should spare me."

She had given Alex the best years of her life.

At first, there were sweet moments. Even though Alex was quite cold, he was always different with her compared to others. He would remember her preferences, worry about her night blindness, and taught her many things.

But when did it change? Why did they become strangers?