The Wrong Woman

Candice studied Elio with a furrowed brow, perplexed by the bitterness in his tone.

Had she misinterpreted something?

Visibly disheartened, Elio met her gaze for a tense moment before abruptly exiting the car. "Sean, please take her," he instructed icily before slamming the door and striding away. Candice was utterly bewildered.

Following Elio's directive, Sean swiftly started the engine and executed a sharp U-turn.

As the car continued along the road, Sean spoke up, "Ms. Candice, do you have an address in mind? I'll take you wherever you need to go." Candice hesitated, puzzled by Sean's question.

Wasn't he supposed to take her back to the hotel to rest?

Just as Candice was about to respond, her phone rang. Glancing at the caller ID, she saw it was Mervyn calling.

Upon picking up Mervyn's call, Candice was met with his inquiry about her work progress and dinner plans, followed by a request to meet up.

After a brief exchange with Mervyn, Candice turned to Sean and politely requested, "Could you please drive me to Regalia Restaurant? Thanks."

Sean acknowledged her request with a respectful nod. With that, he proceeded to navigate the car toward the restaurant.

Glancing into the rearview mirror, he caught sight of Candice engaged in a lively conversation with Mervyn over the phone, her face adorned with a radiant smile.

Observing this scene, Sean couldn't help but let out a resigned sigh.

Upon arriving at Regalia Restaurant, Candice disembarked from the car and informed Sean, "You can head back now. I'll arrange my own transportation back to the hotel later." "Ms. Candice, it's not safe for you to be alone," Sean insisted.

Mervyn with

hint of reluctance, Sean

stepped into the restaurant, her eyes

called out, "Candice, right

Mervyn with easy, carefree

herself drawn to his radiant presence and captivating smile, feeling as though she were enveloped by

Candice exclaimed,

Mervyn's lips as he admitted, "I never expected to bump into you here

couldn't help but chuckle at his remark.

promptly retrieved the menu and offered it to her. "Take a look and see what appeals

menu, Candice casually opted

cuisine, the ambiance exuded romance and

drifted through the air, while warm golden lights enveloped the space. With only a handful

he looked at Candice,

"What's the matter? Do

his head in disbelief. "It's been quite some time, and you've only become more stunning. I almost didn't recognize you," he

by his compliment. "Oh, stop it. I haven't had any cosmetic work done. How could there be such a drastic change that

couldn't help but

her laughter

parents and contrasting genuine

cozy and inviting. While outside, the sky darkened, and a brisk north wind swept through the streets. Before they knew it, a torrential