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

to comfort herself, but the dull ache in her heart remained. Lowering her head, she bid farewell and left the office. Once she exited

away her tears anxiously and took deep

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

be together, she wished he would treat her kindly, like her other cousins,

Candice received an

a business trip with me the

trip?" Candice

flying abroad to attend ND's international

was both shocked

department buzzed with excitement. Even seasoned designers

newbie shouldn't get such an

globally significant and impactful event. All attendees were top fashion

you have any objections, take them up

with the decision, none dared to

see her off at the airport, each offering their own advice, making