My Mirror Image by Maybe Not (Candice And Alex’s) novel Chapter 513

Candice had a rare dream that night. It was a jumble of everything—her twenty-something self, Daniel, Alex, and later, even Sonia and Nina. Everyone was laughing, though she couldn't fathom why, until she followed their gaze to see another version of herself standing in the corner, looking disheveled.

Startled, Candice abruptly woke up in the dimly lit room. She blinked, feeling devoid of sleepiness.

Ellis slept in her small bed, while Candice picked up her phone to check her WhatsApp. She noticed a video sent by Erica, which she watched on mute.

It showed her, Hanley, and Ellis in the supermarket. Erica had even added subtitles, making the whole scene appear adorable.

Erica wrote, ‘I captured this accidentally. I didn't mean to intrude, but I found this moment heartwarming.’

Candice replayed the video, observing Ellis's vivid expressions. Since she liked to record Ellis's growth, Candice decided to save the video and replied to Erica with a thank-you message.

Unexpectedly, Erica immediately responded. ‘You're still awake? Can I post this video on my Instagram? I'm filming my daily vlog, and you guys happened to be in the frame.’

She added, ‘Don't worry. I won't single you out.’

She then showed Candice the segment from her vlog, where Candice and Hanley were in the background. Unbeknownst to them, as soon as the video was posted, some keen-eyed viewers noticed Candice in the background.

Alex watched the footage on his phone, his gaze fixed on Candice behind Erica. Though the video wasn't clear, he could still recognize her.

As events unfolded, he also witnessed the heartwarming scene. Even though he couldn't hear what they were saying, he could imagine Candice's scolding and feigned seriousness. It had been a long time since he had seen her so lively. Alex rewound the progress bar to the beginning.

Beside him, Sawyer reminded him in a hushed voice, "Ms. Erica Wilkerson’s agent has been waiting outside for quite a while, wanting to discuss contract renewal with you."

Alex raised an eyebrow. "Discuss with me? Isn't there anyone in the PR department?"

"No," Sawyer explained nervously. "Ms. Bowers, the agent, said Ms. Wilkerson's previous collaboration with Aether Corporation was personally approved by you, Mr. Elysian. So, this time, she wants to talk to you directly."

Alex furrowed his brow, vaguely recalling the name Erica, a model.

She was the granddaughter of the wealthy Wilkersons from Kelmdale. He had once done a favor for the Wilkersons and allowed her to sign with Aether Corporation. At a party, he had coincidentally encountered Erica being pressured by some executives to drink, so he stepped in and escorted her to the hotel.

The video Erica posted attracted a lot of attention, but most internet users were scrutinizing it with a microscope. Soon, some spotted Candice scolding Ellis and then Hanley, finding it both amusing and entertaining.

When Yana sent Candice the screenshots, her tone was teasingly jealous.

‘Oh, my. What's going on here? How come you're acting lovey-dovey behind our backs?’

Candice sighed inwardly. ‘I just told Hanley not to give Ellis chocolate. That's all.’

‘Yeah, right. We all know. Every family needs a strict mother and kind father.’

Seeing Yana's increasingly twisted words, Candice decided to stop chatting with her. She conveniently excused herself as a colleague called her.

Darius's company operated discreetly, with most employees being Clesians or foreigners. Candice primarily handled business communications and reported to Darius. Essentially, she was Darius's eyes and ears here.

The colleague who called her was a young Clesian girl who had just graduated this year. She said, "We're planning to go to a hot spring hotel this weekend. Do you think you can come?"

These colleagues were roughly the same age as Candice, and they got along well. So, Candice didn't refuse.

Lauren joked, "You can bring your daughter too. Let her experience the joys of adulthood."