The Wrong Woman

In the morning, they visited the event site. The team was busy setting up and decorating, and the basic framework of the venue was almost complete.

After working there for a while, they had to head to the branch office for a meeting.

The meeting started at 11:00 am and went on until 1:00 pm.

Candice sat in the corner, her stomach growling and she yawned frequently. She rubbed her tired neck, swaying gently in her seat.

When her gaze inadvertently met Elio's, she immediately straightened up, adopting a posture of utmost attention, even holding her breath. Anxious waves crashed over her.

Candice worried that Elio might have noticed her small fidgeting actions and found it absurd. She mentally scolded herself for being so careless.

As the meeting carried on, Sean appeared suddenly and whispered in Candice's ear. "Ms. Candice, please come with me."

Swiftly gathering her notebook, Candice inquired cautiously, "Is something wrong?"

beckoned her to follow. She had no choice but

one after the other into a lounge area. Candice was stunned to find a table

lunch, you can rest on the lounge chair. Mr. Hoffis will come for you

asked, "Are Ms. Lloyd and the others having lunch

worry about them," Sean replied before

for an hour. Upon awakening, she realized that Sadie and Emerson had already left. Strangely enough, Candice found herself instructed to stay by Elio's side. He was engrossed in an unending string

acted as a lullaby, lulling Candice into a state

then, her phone vibrated in her pocket, breaking the monotony. Hastily retrieving it, she saw Mervyn's name flashing on screen. A smile tugged at her lips as she answered the call, muffling her voice with her hand.

joyful expression gave away. She hunched down like

made, every smile and frown, was noticed by

icy, anger spreading across his eyes, drawing his attention away

his pen, his demeanor was icy as it seemed that a chilly atmosphere settled over the room. The others in the meeting remained clueless as to what had angered the CEO,

the meeting room, Candice whispered, "Merv, what's