The Wrong Woman

Chapter 895

The conversation dwindled into another round of silence. To bridge the emotional gap, Elio tried to change the subject.

"Are you facing any challenges at work?" he asked.

Suddenly reminded of the layoffs, Candice turned to face him, her voice tinged with anxiety. "Is the company planning to lay anyone off?"

A gentle smile finally crossed Elio's face the moment she met his gaze. "You don't have to worry. You're not on the list."

"What about my friend, Vanessa Yates? Can you make sure she's safe, too?"

"Vanessa Yates?" Elio echoed.

Candice nodded in response.

"Okay, I'll make a note of it."

Overwhelmed by his intense gaze, she

what happened last

Jasper approaching them. Elio's words hung unfinished

"Let's not talk about the past. It's

Jasper might overhear their conversation. Yet, her words came across as cold and detached to Elio. To him, she seemed like a woman merely curious about sex, impulsively exploring

this movie with

offered

played on. His attention wasn't on the screen

was time to leave, he stood up to escort Jasper and Candice to the door. He watched silently as Candice climbed into the car and waved

and Elio remained rooted to the spot without a word. Expressionless, he watched until the car vanished from

ensuring she was never alone. They arranged for someone to accompany her everywhere, and

get close to her. He entered his

could hear his own stifling oppressive, dull breaths. His mind was

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