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."

intense gaze, she shifted her gaze to the

about what happened last time,

was cut off by Jasper approaching them. Elio's words hung

mix of guilt and anxiety, Candice whispered, "Let's not talk about the past. It's all behind

words came across as cold and detached to Elio. To him, she seemed like a woman merely curious about sex, impulsively exploring without any emotional attachment or thoughts

with Uncle Elio, then head home. It's getting late, and I don't want

Candice offered a faint

His attention wasn't on

escort Jasper and Candice to the door. He watched silently as Candice climbed into

to the spot without a word. Expressionless, he watched until the car vanished from his sight.

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

any opportunity to get close to her. He entered his villa with a heavy heart and closed the door

he could hear his own

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