The Wrong Woman

"Who are you?" Candice asked.

The man replied respectfully, "I'm Sean Lowe, the CEO's assistant."

Candice nodded in greeting. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Lowe."

"Ms. Candice, please come in," Sean said, opening the door for her.

Candice hesitated for a few seconds, wondering why they had questioned the waiter who had accidentally dirtied her evening gown. It was such a minor incident, and even if it was intentional, it didn't really bother her.

She stepped into the office. It was spacious, bright, and elegantly decorated. In front of the window walls stood a clean, impressive desk. The handsome man behind it, dressed in a sleek black suit, exuded charm as he worked intently.

As soon as she saw him, Candice felt inexplicably nervous, her heart pounding erratically. Taking a deep breath, she pondered how to address him. Calling him "uncle" was out of the question. "Mr. Hoffis, you wanted to see me?" Candice approached politely.

Elio was momentarily stunned. He barely glanced up and continued to peruse his documents without acknowledging her.

profile, she nearly trembled with anxiety. She wondered why he called her up if he was

was

she said, "Mr. Hoffis, why did

another document file

having been ignored since she was young, Candice gritted her teeth and clenched her fist in anger. "Elio

and handed it to her. Candice hesitated, noting his reaction and the document

inscrutable

reaching out

contract. She had anticipated this outcome, knowing her

was Elio handling this personally? Wasn't this HR's

Gathering her courage, Candice

don't have to consider my cousin's words.

a steady voice, Elio replied, "It's not your performance. The

to director

cap, and handed

After a moment's hesitation,