The Wrong Woman

Elio glanced at the contract briefly before closing it and placing it in the drawer.

Candice asked, "Mr. Hoffis, is there anything else?"

Elio looked up at her indifferently. His cool and unreadable gaze unsettled Candice, making her heart race.

"You" Elio started to speak but was interrupted by the sound of the door opening.

"Leo," called out Josie's gentle voice.

Josie, who walked in without knocking, paused for a moment when she saw Candice. She quickly smiled and said, "Candice, you're here too?"

Candice nodded politely. "Hello, Josie."

Josie beamed. "Am I interrupting? Should I come back later?"

Elio immediately interjected, "No need." He then turned to Candice and said, "That's all for now. You may leave."

Candice felt a pang in her chest. She didn't understand why she felt so sad.

girlfriend, and they had been dating for years. They were getting

obvious that Candice had to leave. Why did it hurt so much? She tried to comfort herself, but the dull ache in her heart remained. Lowering her head, she bid farewell and left the office. Once

pain in her chest. She wiped away her tears anxiously

Her 12 years of feelings for Elio weren't easy to

together, she wished he would treat her kindly, like her other cousins, and not be distant and cold. However,

week after becoming a full-time employee, Candice received an unexpected assignment from her new

on a business trip with me the day

trip?" Candice

flying abroad to attend ND's international fashion

both

department buzzed with excitement. Even seasoned designers were envious, yet

newbie shouldn't

significant and impactful event. All attendees were top fashion industry leaders

If you have any objections, take them up

not satisfied with the decision, none

her off at the airport, each offering their own advice, making it