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 understand

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

it was obvious 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

in her chest. She wiped away her tears anxiously and took deep breaths to stop

of feelings

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

full-time employee, Candice received an

business trip with me the

business trip?" Candice was

we're flying abroad to attend ND's international

Candice was both shocked

department buzzed

were envious, yet confused at the same time. "Why Candice? A newbie shouldn't

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

the company's decision. If you have any objections, take them up with

with the decision, none dared

This was Candice's first