The Wrong Woman

Chapter 906

"Where's Candice," asked Elio.

"Mr. Hoffis, Candice just left with her bag," the employee replied respectfully.

Without a word, Elio turned and dashed toward the elevator, jabbing the button impatiently. As he watched the floor numbers shift slowly, he pulled out his phone and dialed Candice's number.

He listened to the connecting tone for a while before the call suddenly dropped. He dialed again, only for Candice to disconnect once more. After the third attempt ended in the same manner, he gave up resignedly.

By the time Elio made it outside the first-floor lobby, Candice was nowhere to be found. Feeling dejected, he returned upstairs. He was distracted all day, unable to concentrate on his work.

As night descended, the neon lights from outside illuminated Elio through the glass window. He stood by the window staring at the night sky with his hands in his pockets.

The bustling street below sharply contrasted with the emptiness he felt inside. He couldn't fathom why Candice had behaved this way.

and spoke,

figure seemed isolated in the dimly lit room, exuding a chill that

earlier, his thoughts were with his loving wife at home, eagerly waiting for him to return

that night. Even though the extra pay was a welcome bonus, it did little to lift his

"Mr. Hoffis, is something troubling you? Can I assist with

side, standing stiffly as he let Elio pass. Once Elio

expression stony as he stared out the window

decided to broach the

to look at him, his gaze

sweat broke out

have been sparked by the film he sent to Elio? Was his

sensitive. A clear explanation might help

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255