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

to comfort herself, but the dull ache in her heart remained. Lowering her head, she bid farewell

her chest. She wiped away her tears anxiously and took deep breaths

agonizing. Her 12 years of feelings for Elio weren't

never be together, she wished he would treat her kindly, like her other cousins, and not be distant and cold. However, the reality

full-time employee, Candice received an unexpected assignment from her new director, Sadie

a business trip with

business trip?" Candice was

flying abroad to attend ND's

was both shocked and

department buzzed with excitement. Even seasoned designers were envious,

"Why Candice? A newbie

globally significant and impactful event. All attendees

"It's the company's decision. If you have any objections, take them up with

not satisfied with the decision, none dared to

her off at