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.

for years. They were getting

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

felt a sharp pain in her chest. She wiped away her

12 years of feelings for Elio weren't easy

never be together, she wished he would treat her kindly, like her other cousins, and not be

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

you're coming on a business trip with me the day after

trip?"

abroad to attend ND's international

Candice was both shocked and

designers were envious,

Candice? A newbie shouldn't get such

international fashion show was a globally significant and impactful event. All attendees were top fashion industry leaders and renowned designers from around the

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

the decision, none dared

her off at