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

Chapter 0437

Sonia's expression darkened considerably. It took her a moment to regain her composure, but she finally retorted, "Stop talking nonsense; I don't know you!"

"Is that right?" Ivor smirked oddly, his voice sinister and raspy. "But I know you very well. You once claimed you could lend me money, Ms. Summers. I was deeply touched."

Sonia's body wavered, almost on the verge of collapse.

Beside her, Quil frowned deeply, giving her a warning look. He whispered, "Are you hiding something from me?"

Ivor's gaze remained fixed on Sonia like a venomous snake. He declared, "Ms. Summers, I'm here to collect on a promise you made. You assured me that if I used that old thing as leverage, Candice would definitely cough up the cash."

"But here I am, not a single penny richer, and now, I'm facing a murder charge with decades in prison staring me down. Sonia, you've really played me for a fool!"

His demeanor grew increasingly fierce. The days spent in detention had been torturous, with someone constantly breathing down his neck, even in the restroom. Exclusive content from NôvelDrama.Org.

As Ivor thought about these humiliations, his gaze on Sonia became even more sinister.

Sonia's previous arrogance crumbled in the face of Ivor's appearance. Despite her meticulously applied makeup, panic was evident in her eyes.

In a hushed voice, she denied, "No, you're talking nonsense. I don't know you."

Her denial reeked of panic for anyone listening.

Unfazed, Ivor was prepared. He retrieved a USB drive from his pocket with malicious intent.

"Regardless of whether you know me or not, let the judge decide," he declared proudly.

"Fortunately, I'm not as naïve as that fool. I knew you were up to no good, so I recorded something. I had initially planned to ask you for some money to start a small business once I got out."

"It never occurred to me that you, a young woman, would attempt to harm that old fool by forcing her to jump off a building after inflicting harm on my father-in-law."

Ivor's tone turned sinister as he added, "Ms. Summers, aren't you afraid that my father-in-law will haunt you in your dreams?"

Sonia recoiled in fear at his words, her reaction not escaping Candice's notice.

After Yvonne's suicide attempt, Candice confided in Harley, realizing they couldn't rely on Yvonne anymore.

As a result, Harley set out to negotiate with Ivor. She employed her skills in psychological

warfare to convince him. Being a lawyer, Harley had no trouble accomplishing this.

Ivor's sudden arrival, coupled with the presented evidence, completely turned the tables.

Harley capitalized on this advantage, leaving Quil speechless.

When the judge's gavel came down, Candice witnessed Sonia lose her balance and collapse to the ground.

Her defeated expression was unmistakable; even her flawless makeup couldn't conceal it. Her eyes, devoid of life, turned toward Candice.

Sonia had lost the case entirely.

Desperately seeking a lifeline, she instinctively turned to Quil and implored, "Mr. Lawson, you have to help me! What do I do now?"

Quil had also lost the case and was in no better spirits, particularly shaken by Ivor's unexpected appearance.

His reputation as a top-tier lawyer was on the line because of this lawsuit, leaving him with no patience for Sonia's troubles.

Brushing off her hand, he snapped in annoyance, "How should I know what you should do? I asked if you had told me everything, so what's with this sudden revelation? You deal with the consequences of your own schemes!"

Growing more agitated, Quil turned and walked away from Sonia.

Sonia stared after him in disbelief.

"Mr. Lawson, you can't leave! Darius had you help me!" She cried out, her voice almost a scream.

It was loud enough to catch Candice's attention.

Sonia caught Candice's gaze. Suddenly, as if struck by a thought, she stumbled to her feet and made her way toward Candice.

"Feeling proud now, huh? You think you're so great?!"

Sonia glared at Candice intensely, as if trying to bore a hole in her face with her eyes.

She spoke slowly, word by word, her voice filled with bitterness, "Candice, who do you think you are? Candice, what gives you the right? What makes you so high and mighty? You're no better than

the rest of us. What's with the act? What makes you think you're so noble?!"

Candice looked at her, her expression unreadable, not even lifting her eyes.

Sonia couldn't bear the look in Candice's eyes. She shrieked sharply, "Answer me, Candice! Answer me! The look in your eyes disgusts me!"

"Sonia," Candice finally said, her expression still blank and her tone icy as she spoke with lowered eyes. She confronted, "Do you still have the audacity to claim you have a clear conscience?"

Sonia was taken aback, her shoulders involuntarily recoiling. Before she could respond, she noticed a figure approaching from the audience seats.

Alex, standing tall and composed, walked calmly toward them.

Sonia's face brightened slightly, murmuring, "Lex..."

Candice lifted her eyes and turned to Alex, then glanced back at Sonia. She said softly, "The verdict has been announced."

She reminded Alex that whatever he intended to do for Sonia at this point, it was too late to change the outcome.

Sonia looked at him hopefully.

However, Alex was focused on Candice, his gaze deep as he quietly asked, "How did you come up with involving Ivor in the lawsuit?"

Candice paused before responding, "It was Ms. Zott's idea."

Harley, still present, turned to engage in conversation with Alex.

Just then, Yana and the others approached.

Yana rushed over and hugged Candice.

"Candy, congratulations! I knew you would win!" she exclaimed proudly, casting a mocking glance at Sonia. "Some people were acting completely different just a moment ago."

Sonia bit her lip and looked at Alex, but he seemed to ignore her.

Anger surged through Sonia, blood rushing to her chest as she tightly clenched her clothes.

She took a step forward to charge at Candice.

However, after just one step, darkness enveloped her.

Sonia collapsed next to Yana.

Yana jumped back in surprise, exclaiming, "What's happening? Are you trying to scam us?"

Many people in the courtroom rushed to provide first aid to Sonia.

Yana and Nadia rushed over to witness the commotion, but Candice showed no interest in Sonia.

She approached Harley and said, "Ms. Zott, thank you."

Harley paused her conversation with Alex to look at Candice.

A thoughtful gaze passed between Candice and Alex as Harley remarked, "It's my duty. Someone entrusted the case to me, and I simply fulfilled my mission."

A rare smile graced Harley's usually stern face.