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 didn't understand why she felt

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

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

away her tears anxiously and took deep breaths to

secretly was agonizing. Her 12 years of feelings for Elio weren't easy to let

together, she wished he would treat her kindly, like

Candice received an unexpected assignment from her

business trip

trip?" Candice was

abroad to

both shocked and

department buzzed

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

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

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

not satisfied with the decision, none

This was Candice's first