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.

breathing growing more erratic. Watching his handsome profile, she nearly trembled with anxiety. She wondered why he called her up if he was just going to ignore her. Determined not to let her thoughts run wild and become a love fool, Candice called

there was no

she said, "Mr. Hoffis, why did you

out another document file and opened

clenched her fist in anger. "Elio Hoffis, why exactly did you call

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

and inscrutable as he watched her

she asked, reaching out to take

a permanent employment contract. She

handling this personally? Wasn't this HR's

Gathering her courage, Candice

performance is the issue, you don't have to consider my cousin's words. I don't want to rely on connections

not your performance. The

he was referring to director

a pen, removed the cap, and handed it to her. "Sign

After a moment's hesitation,