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?"

unable to meet his eyes. She wished she could disappear and avoid hearing Hector demand the so-called "justice" for her in front of Elio. Jasper was

at Elio. "What's going on?

family's business is doing well. No

to work at ND Group, you shouldn't

"I've just taken over, and there are many matters still

the one planning to dismiss her.

sympathy. Was she crying over a job? How much

gently, "If that's the case, take care of Candice's

chimed in with a smile, "Could it be that Candice's job performance isn't up

her chest, wanting to explain but hesitating. Would boasting

said, displeased, "With our family ties, what need is there for job performance? As long as Candice is happy working at ND

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

gazed at Candice and said softly, "Continue your work as usual. I'll handle the

Candice attempted to speak but found herself unable