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.

was Elio's first girlfriend, and they had been dating for years. They were getting engaged next month. Of course, she could enter without knocking.

hurt so much? She tried to comfort herself, but the dull ache in her heart remained.

away her tears anxiously and took deep breaths to stop her

was agonizing. Her 12 years of feelings for Elio

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

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

business trip with me the

trip?" Candice

to attend ND's

Candice was both shocked and

with excitement. Even seasoned designers were envious, yet confused at the same

A newbie shouldn't

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

company's decision. If you have any objections,

satisfied with the

five causing all came to see her off at the airport, each offering