The Wrong Woman

Elio glanced at the contract briefly before closing it and placing it in the drawer.

Candice asked, "Mr. Hoffis, is there anything else?"

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"You" Elio started to speak but was interrupted by the sound of the door opening.

"Leo," called out Josie's gentle voice.

Josie, who walked in without knocking, paused for a moment when she saw Candice. She quickly smiled and said, "Candice, you're here too?"

Candice nodded politely. "Hello, Josie."

Josie beamed. "Am I interrupting? Should I come back later?"

Elio immediately interjected, "No need." He then turned to Candice and said, "That's all for now. You may leave."

in her chest. She

and they had been dating for years. They were getting engaged next month. Of course, she could enter

that Candice had to leave. Why did it hurt so much? She tried to comfort herself, but the dull ache in her heart remained. Lowering her head, she bid farewell and left the office. Once she exited his office and

her chest. She wiped away her tears

was agonizing. Her 12 years of feelings for Elio weren't

be together, she wished he would treat her kindly, like her other cousins, and not be distant and cold. However, the reality

employee, Candice received an unexpected assignment from

trip with me the day

business trip?" Candice was

flying abroad to attend

was both shocked and

department

designers were envious, yet confused at the same

fashion show was a globally significant and impactful event. All attendees were top fashion industry

you have any objections,

satisfied with the decision, none

This was Candice's first