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,

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

felt a sharp pain in her chest. She wiped away her tears anxiously and took deep

someone secretly was agonizing. Her 12 years of feelings

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

Candice received an unexpected assignment from

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

business trip?" Candice was

to attend ND's international fashion

both shocked and

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

newbie shouldn't get such

All attendees were top fashion industry leaders and renowned designers

If you have any

the decision,

came to see her off at the airport, each offering their