The Wrong Woman

Chapter 854

Candice's uneasiness grew. "Then I'll go to the economy class. I'm just an ordinary employee. It's not appropriate for me to be in first class."

She was about to get up when Elio's voice, lazy yet commanding, stopped her. "Sit down. I paid for your ticket privately. It's not on the company's dime."

Candice quickly pulled out her phone. "Then I'll pay you back. How much is it?"

With a sharp sound, Elio snapped his book shut. He removed his glasses, folded them neatly, and placed them on the table beside him before closing his eyes as if to rest.

Holding her phone, Candice was stunned for a moment but received no response from Elio. She then slowly put it away. Elio was truly unpredictable.

During the flight, neither of them spoke. Elio alternated between reading and resting his eyes, while Candice spent the time sketching designs.

After they landed, Candice followed Sadie and another renowned ND designer, Emerson Hartford, to check in at a five-star hotel.

Sitting on the lobby couch, Candice couldn't resist pulling out her phone and calling her childhood friend.

"Merv, guess where I am right now?" Candice said excitedly when the call connected.

Campbell was the son of Ryan, who was Daniel's close friend. He was Candice's childhood

you already be at my dorm door?" Mervyn

and just arrived

you? Send me your location, and I'll come

Candice looked around and continued, "I'm not sure of the exact place. I'll send you my location. But only if you have time.

important

Candice smiled. "You're-"

Startled, she turned to see Elio

his rudeness, and stood to face him across the

them stared at each other across the

as she said, "Why did you end my call and snatch

as he responded, "You're here to work, not to

working 24/7. I should have some personal

then, Mervyn's number flashed on the screen, and Elio immediately rejected the call. Stunned, Candice watched as Mervyn called again, only for Elio

Hoffis, give me my phone back!

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