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.

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

it was obvious that 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 the office. Once she exited his office and entered the elevator, her tears

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

of feelings for Elio

would treat her kindly, like her other cousins, and not be distant and cold. However, the reality was

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

a business trip with me the

trip?"

to attend ND's international

both shocked

seasoned designers were envious, yet confused at the

A newbie shouldn't get such

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

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

not satisfied with the decision, none dared to

see her off at the airport, each offering