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.

Elio's first girlfriend, and they had been dating for years. They were getting engaged next month. Of course, she could

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

away her tears anxiously and took

years of feelings

be together, she wished he would treat her kindly, like her other cousins, and not be distant

employee, Candice received an unexpected assignment from her new

coming on a business trip with

business trip?"

abroad to attend ND's

Candice was both shocked and

seasoned designers were envious, yet confused at the

Candice? A newbie

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

If you have any objections, take them

the decision,

first international business trip. Her five causing all came to see her off at the airport, each offering their own advice, making