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.

nearly trembled with anxiety. She wondered why he called her up if

there was

she said, "Mr. Hoffis, why did

took out another document file

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

document and handed it to her. Candice hesitated, noting his reaction and the document he handed over. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of

was deep and inscrutable as

asked, reaching out

file and saw it was a permanent employment contract. She had

why was Elio handling this personally?

Gathering her courage, Candice

the issue, you don't have to consider my cousin's words. I

voice, Elio replied, "It's not your

to director who had just packed

the cap, and handed it to her.

After a moment's hesitation,