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.

first girlfriend, and they had been dating for years. They were getting engaged next month. Of

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 she exited his office and entered the elevator, her tears began to

her chest. She wiped away her tears

agonizing. Her 12 years of feelings for Elio

her kindly, like her other

full-time employee, Candice received an

on a business trip with me the day after

trip?" Candice

flying abroad to attend ND's international

Candice was both shocked

excitement. Even seasoned designers were envious,

"Why Candice? A newbie shouldn't get such an

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

you have any objections, take them up

with the decision, none dared to

came to see her off at the airport, each offering their own advice, making it feel