The Wrong Woman

On the other side of the banquet hall, Elio's face wore an unusually grim expression, his demeanor impassive despite his friends' congratulations. Even Josie approached him and murmured, "What's going on? Why didn't you tell me that we're getting engaged next month?"

Elio simply raised his glass and downed it in one go.

Jasper walked over, smiling. "Uncle Elio, congratulations. Josie, congratulations to you too. Should I start calling you Aunt Josie?"

Josie quickly interjected, "No, don't call me that, you're making me sound old."

"Uncle Elio is like a generation before us, it's unavoidable," Jasper laughed, then turned to Elio, noticing his somber expression. "Why do you look so unhappy? Who upset you?" Elio's cold gaze met Jasper's, and he uttered a single word, "You."

Jasper was baffled. "How did I upset you?"

At that moment, Hector's angry voice boomed, "Elio!"

All eyes turned toward Hector, who was leading Candice toward Elio. Elio's gaze darkened slightly as he looked at the timid Candice and the furious Hector.

Hector pulled Candice in front of Elio and demanded, "Why won't you let Candice be confirmed as a permanent employee?"

could disappear and avoid hearing Hector demand the so-called "justice" for her in front of Elio. Jasper was astonished.

at Elio. "What's going on? Explain

as he turned to Elio. "Uncle Elio, our family's business is doing well. No matter what job Candice

determined to work at ND Group, you shouldn't dismiss

darkened slightly as he responded, "I've just taken over, and there are many matters still in transition. I haven't

wasn't the one planning to dismiss her. If not him, then was

feeling a pang of sympathy.

he said gently, "If that's the case,

in with a smile, "Could it be that Candice's job performance isn't up to par, so she didn't pass assessment and couldn't be

in her chest, wanting to explain but

need is there for job performance?

excessive indulgence was making Candice feel utterly embarrassed. Despite her capabilities, being confirmed through connections was humiliating for

softly, "Continue your work as usual. I'll handle

uncle." Candice attempted to speak but found herself unable to. Elio's reluctance to be