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?"

Elio looked up at her indifferently. His cool and unreadable gaze unsettled Candice, making her heart race. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"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."

chest. She didn't understand

years. They were getting engaged next month. Of course, she could enter without knocking. Elio must

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 entered the elevator, her tears began

She wiped away her tears anxiously and took deep breaths

of feelings

she and Elio could never be together, she wished he would treat her kindly, like her other cousins,

Candice received an unexpected assignment from

business trip with me

trip?" Candice was

flying abroad to attend ND's international

Candice was both shocked

design department buzzed

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

event. All attendees were top

replied, "It's the company's decision. If you have any objections, take them up

satisfied with the decision, none dared to

This was Candice's first