My Mirror Image

Chapter 255

Regarding Ivor’s explanation, he did this because he thought Candice might not give him money

anymore. Therefore, he came up with this deceitful plan to secretly take Joe away. This way, he could

continue to extort money from her.

When Nadia told Candice about the situation, she couldn’t help but curse, “Truly stupid and malicious.

Are they not afraid of karma?”

Candice’s face turned paler.

The reason sounded ridiculous and laughable, extremely foolish. Yet, it was precisely this foolish idea

that led to Joe’s death.

Yvonne and Ivor were still in custody. Jackson and Hanley, along with others, had been accompanying

Candice for several days.

Over these few days, Candice had become significantly thinner. She was already slender, but now, she

looked even more skeletal, and her clothes hung loosely on her.

“Candice, I know you’re feeling upset, but you can’t stop eating,” Jackson said, holding a thermos in his

hands. He looked at Candice with a sigh, “This is a soup made at home. At least have a little.

”

She replied, “Leave it there; I’ll drink it later.”

This excuse had been used for several days, and each time, the things left there hadn’t been

touched much.

Before Jackson could say more, his phone rang. Glancing at it, he furrowed his brows lightly.

Soon, he handed the thermos to Hanley next to him, “You watch her eat a bit. I need to take this

call.”

With that, he left in a hurry. Hanley directly poured half a bowl of soup in front of Candice.

His peach–blossom eyes, which were usually slightly raised, now held an inexplicable emotion.

Grandpa would be very worried if he saw you like this.”

She paused for a moment and then accepted the bowl.

But instead of drinking, she asked him with a hoarse voice, “Can he still see me?”

His pupils slightly darkened, and he said gently yet firmly, “Yes, he can. He can’t bear to let you go.

Holding the bowl, Candice fell silent and didn’t say anything.

She lowered her head, lips tightly pressed, and only the movement of the soup in the bowl indicated

that she was trembling.

Her grandfather’s funeral took place two days later at the Western Suburbs Cemetery.

Last night, the weather forecast had predicted rain for today, but until now, the sky remained clear.

Candice wore a long black dress, holding two bunches of flowers. One was placed in front of Joe’s

tombstone, and the other was placed in front of a nearby tombstone.

His grave had already been selected right next to Candice’s grandmother.

Looking at the two photos on the tombstone, a faint smile appeared on Candice’s face.

After a long pause, she softly said, “Grandpa, have a safe journey.”

Behind her, Jackson also bowed to the tombstone. “Grandpa, I will take care of Candice.”

After the worship was complete, the group slowly left. However, they unexpectedly encountered

someone unexpected at the cemetery entrance.

Nina, with delicate makeup on her face and carrying a high–end handbag, followed behind Ava.

Candice didn’t notice her until she heard a voice calling her. “Ms. Renault?”

Candice paused. Recently, she had been mentally exhausted, and it took a moment before she

recognized Nina. “Ms. Burgess.”

Nina looked her up and down for a moment, “I heard you were fired by Alex from Aether Corporation?”

She raised her eyebrows and continued, “It’s a little bit unexpected.”

“Nothing surprising.” Candice had no energy to engage in verbal disputes with Nina. She replied in

a low voice and was about to leave.

Nina smiled. “It’s quite good. At the very least, after I get engaged to Alex, he shouldn’t mind that

much.”

Candice’s eyelashes sank.

When she was in Stugan City, Ava had shown obvious intentions to match Nina and Alex. Moreover,

Nina’s conditions did meet Helen’s criteria for choosing a daughter–in–law.

However, these matters had nothing to do with her.

Meanwhile, Nina’s tone was ostentatious as she sneered, “With your background, you m into the

Ebisian famib

Candice had no mood for verbal disputes with her. As if she hadn’t heard Nina’s words, she lifted her

tea and walked away

It was Nadia who retorted, “You think you’re extraordinary just because of your noble background,”

Candice walked without any emotions until she reached the parking lot. She stopped and said, “I want

to go back to Northdale today.”

That side hadn’t been cleaned up since the recent harassment by loan sharks. Jackson instinctively

said, “It’s not safe over there.”

Candice said, “I want to go back and tidy up a bit.”

Til accompany you,” said Hanley in a low voice.

He looked at Candice. “If you insist on going, I’ll accompany you. The last incident left us in fear.”

He paused, “I’ll accompany you, so rest assured.“

Candice recalled the night of knocking and window–breaking, remaining silent for a moment.

Just as she was about to nod in agreement, the window of a black Maybach next to them suddenly

rolled down.

When she had walked over, her expression was absent–minded, and she hadn’t noticed this car

just now.

Alex’s profile was stern, his hand casually resting on the steering wheel. He glanced over at her, his

eyes showing a hint of impatience.

Candice was momentarily stunned, and her gaze collided with Alex’s, but it was just a moment before

she quickly looked away.

His eyes narrowed slightly as he casually tapped the steering wheel twice with his fingertip. His taut

jawline was clear, and he lifted his chin slightly. Dark emotions surged in his black eyes. making it hard

to discern what he was thinking.

Seeing Alex reminded Candice of what she had heard from Nina about the engagement between

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Evidently, he was here to accompany Nina and Ava.

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Candice withdrew her gaze and ignored him, turning to Hanley, saying, “Can you accompany me

back to Northdale?”

Hanley naturally agreed and escorted Candice to the adjacent car.

Jackson seemed busy recently. After giving Hanley a couple of reminders, he drove away himself.

Sitting in the car, Alex watched the cars leave one after another. The impatience in his eyes deepened.

Suddenly, his phone on the central console rang. It was from Daniel.

Alex picked up the phone, and he heard Daniel’s voice. “Have you arrived?”

Alex nonchalantly acknowledged.

Daniel reprimanded, “You know the intentions behind Ava coming over. Both your mom and I think

highly of Nina. Show some consideration.”

Alex sneered, self–deprecatingly saying, “Is it because Nina is suitable, or is it because of her family

background?”

“Alex! I’m doing this for your own good. Don’t be ungrateful!”

The furious voice came through the phone. Alex pinched his brow, raising his wrist just enough to block

his expression from the outside. “If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.”

Candice returned to Northdale but didn’t go home directly.

Instead, Hanley drove them to a temple.

He got out of the car first and then went around to Candice’s side, opening the car door and bending

down slightly, “I’ll take you somewhere.”