The Wrong Woman

"That's out of my responsibility. You should speak with the HR director or consult Uncle Elio directly," Jasper said.

Candice paused, her thoughts swirling. It seemed like a flimsy excuse to approach Elio. He could easily resolve the issue with just a few words.

She wondered how she could keep their conversation going. Pursing her lips in thought, she absentmindedly fiddled with her bag's buckle.

Meanwhile, Jasper focused intently on the road, his concentration broken only when his phone rang. He grabbed his Bluetooth earpiece, fitted it into his ear, and pressed the answer button. "Hello, Uncle Elio," Jasper greeted. Candice's head shot up, her expression turning anxious.

From the other end came Elio's voice. "Come over. I have an important document for you."

"Uncle Elio, could Sean possibly deliver it instead? I'm driving Candice home right now, and it would be inconvenient to change direction," said Jasper.

"It's very important. I don't trust anyone else with it." Elio was adamant.

His words piqued Jasper's curiosity. At that moment, Candice whispered, "I don't mind getting home a bit late."

Jasper heard her. With a smile, he responded to Elio, "Okay, I'll come over right away."

Hillside Villa. Candice had never been to this place. She looked around, feeling out of her

car, she took in her

door behind him. "He moved here

alongside him. She asked in a

force him to marry Josie. Uncle

bear.

she really that

the doorbell, he glanced back at Candice. "Uncle Elio had zero privacy there. Grandma Michaela even openly read

When the door swung open, she looked up to find Elio in

His gaze then drifted to Candice. Their eyes met for a brief moment until Jasper called his name and snapped Elio

slowly by Candice.

Elio looked up with a subtle change in his expression. A gentle smile

Candice entered slowly, scanning

a stark contrast to Hoffis Manor.

lavish decorations and luxuriousne

furnishings, the interior was