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 engaged next month. Of course, she could

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 she exited

in her chest. She wiped away her tears

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

wished he would treat her kindly, like her other cousins, and not be

employee, Candice received an unexpected assignment from her new director,

business trip with

business trip?"

to attend ND's international

both shocked

excitement. Even seasoned designers were envious,

newbie

event. All attendees were top fashion industry

company's decision. If you have any objections, take them up

the decision, none

business trip. Her five causing all came to see her off at the airport, each offering their own advice, making it feel like a tearful