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.

were getting engaged next month. Of course, she could enter without knocking. Elio must have

her heart remained. Lowering her head, she

away her tears anxiously and

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

would treat her kindly, like her other cousins, and not be distant and cold.

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

business trip with me the

business trip?" Candice

to attend ND's

both shocked and

design department buzzed with excitement. Even seasoned designers were

newbie

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

decision. If you have any objections, take them up with

not satisfied with the decision, none

see her off at the airport, each offering their own advice, making it feel like a