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?"

hearing Hector demand the so-called "justice" for her in front of Elio. Jasper was astonished. "What? Candice is

glared at Elio. "What's

looked displeased as he turned to Elio. "Uncle Elio, our family's business is doing well.

at ND Group, you shouldn't dismiss her, both publicly or

taken over, and there are many matters still in transition. I haven't had

out Elio wasn't the one planning to dismiss her. If

teary eyes, feeling a pang of sympathy. Was she crying over

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

be that Candice's job performance isn't up to par, so she didn't pass

her chest, wanting to explain

is there for job performance? As long as Candice is happy working at ND

embarrassed. Despite her capabilities, being confirmed through

Candice and said softly, "Continue your

your uncle." Candice attempted to speak but found herself unable to. Elio's reluctance to be addressed as "uncle" weighed on her