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."

her chest. She

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

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

She wiped away her

years of feelings for Elio weren't easy to

never be together, she wished he would treat her kindly, like her other cousins, and not be distant and cold. However, the reality was

full-time employee, Candice received an unexpected assignment

coming on a business trip with me the day after

trip?" Candice

we're flying abroad to attend

was both shocked

department

seasoned designers were envious, yet confused at the same time. "Why Candice? A

show was a globally significant and impactful event. All

you have any objections, take them up with the

with the decision, none dared

This was Candice's first