My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 503

Candice had encountered Oscar briefly before in Alex's hospital room, but this was her first proper meeting with him.

Upon seeing him up close, she noted that despite bearing a striking resemblance to Daniel, their temperaments were polar opposites.

While Daniel was openly harsh, Oscar exuded a more insincere charm. Despite his smiling facade, his eyes, hidden behind glasses, betrayed a sense of cunning.

Such types of individuals made Candice uneasy; she always felt like she was being preyed upon.

Deciding it was time to leave, Candice stood up and remarked, "Since the Chairman is occupied, I won't keep you any longer."

Oscar chuckled lightly and prodded, "Ms. Renault, why the hurry? Your friend is looking after your daughter, isn't she? No William to whisk her away this time, right?"

Though Candice's heart raced at the mention of William, she maintained a cold expression as she faced Oscar. "What do you mean?" she demanded.

Oscar replied casually, "Ms. Renault, you brought your daughter back to Dorrington but left her elsewhere today. Surely, you arranged for a friend to care for her. Plus, everyone in Dorrington knows about William now."

A hint of mockery flickered in Oscar's eyes as he continued, "After all, Mr. Elysian made quite a scene for your sake."

Candice regarded Oscar with a cold stare; her chin lifted slightly—a sign of her growing impatience, evident to those familiar with her. She stated firmly, "Mr. Sanburg, your indirect manner of speaking makes me uneasy. Please go straight to the point and stop beating around the bush."

Oscar's deliberate references to Ellis and William hinted at something more, suggesting he was putting on airs. While Candice was accustomed to navigating the complexities of the business world and maintaining her composure even in challenging situations, she found herself unusually impatient with Oscar.

It was rare for her to harbor such a strong aversion toward someone she had barely acquainted herself with. Perhaps she and Oscar simply didn't mesh well.

Despite Candice's directness, Oscar maintained a composed demeanor, showing only a fleeting hint of coldness in his eyes with no outward signs of displeasure.

He nodded thoughtfully and began, "I'd heard some stories about you and Mr. Elysian in the past. It's such a pity, a match made in heaven, yet..."

Oscar sighed regretfully before continuing, "Mr. Elysian had deep feelings for you. It's just a pity what happened later.

Pausing for effect, he added with a tinge of regret, "And it even led to you almost losing your child."

Candice inwardly scoffed at the revelation that Daniel had called her over because of Alex. How misguided.

She regarded Oscar impassively, cutting off his dramatics, and stated coolly, "I think you're mistaken. The two of us aren't the lovesick couple you imagine. We have nothing to do with each other, and having my baby was an accident. If you think you can leverage me to gain some advantage over Alex, think again. You should be looking for Sonia or Nina."

With that, she made it clear she was ready to leave.

Undeterred, Oscar spoke calmly from behind her, elaborating, "It's not easy to determine whether it's a misunderstanding, but Mr. Elysian's devotion seems to have been in vain. Do you know why he left the company headquarters?"

Speaking leisurely with little emotion, Oscar pointed out, "He did it for you."

It seemed like Oscar was attempting to sway Candice with his words. He continued, "You know the chairman's methods. You were outstanding. Do you think he would easily let go of such a valuable employee?"

Candice's expression darkened slightly.

Daniel's desire for control was evident as he wanted to have a hand in everything and everyone. Otherwise, he wouldn't have demanded Candice, a mere secretary, sign a non-compete agreement.