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."

a pang in her chest. She didn't

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

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 to flow

She wiped away her tears anxiously and

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

never be together, she wished he would treat her kindly, like her other cousins, and not be

full-time employee, Candice received an unexpected assignment

business trip with

business trip?"

to attend ND's

Candice was both shocked

department

at the same time. "Why

a globally significant and impactful event. All attendees were top fashion industry leaders and renowned designers from

"It's the company's decision. If you have any objections,

the decision, none dared to

This was Candice's first