The Wrong Woman

Candice's uneasiness grew. "Then I'll go to the economy class. I'm just an ordinary employee. It's not appropriate for me to be in first class."

She was about to get up when Elio's voice, lazy yet commanding, stopped her. "Sit down. I paid for your ticket privately. It's not on the company's dime."

Candice quickly pulled out her phone. "Then I'll pay you back. How much is it?"

With a sharp sound, Elio snapped his book shut. He removed his glasses, folded them neatly, and placed them on the table beside him before closing his eyes as if to rest.

Holding her phone, Candice was stunned for a moment but received no response from Elio. She then slowly put it away. Elio was truly unpredictable.

During the flight, neither of them spoke. Elio alternated between reading and resting his eyes, while Candice spent the time sketching designs.

After they landed, Candice followed Sadie and another renowned ND designer, Emerson Hartford, to check in at a five-star hotel.

Sitting on the lobby couch, Candice couldn't resist pulling out her phone and calling her childhood friend.

"Merv, guess where I am right now?" Candice said excitedly when the call connected.

Ryan, who was Daniel's close friend. He was Candice's childhood companion and was now studying for his PhD in

tone, could you already be at my dorm door?"

on a business trip with my company and just arrived here.

exactly are you? Send me your location,

looked around and continued, "I'm not sure of the exact place. I'll send you my location. But only

Candice smiled. "You're-"

snatched away. Startled, she turned to see Elio standing behind the couch, shutting off

are you doing?" Candice asked, annoyed by his rudeness, and stood to face him

two of them stared at

you end my call and snatch my

and instead, his face remained cold as he responded,

some personal time to see

then, Mervyn's number

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actions left Candice speechless. "Elio Hoffis, give me my phone back! Merv

sneered, handing