The Wrong Woman

Chapter 895

The conversation dwindled into another round of silence. To bridge the emotional gap, Elio tried to change the subject.

"Are you facing any challenges at work?" he asked.

Suddenly reminded of the layoffs, Candice turned to face him, her voice tinged with anxiety. "Is the company planning to lay anyone off?"

A gentle smile finally crossed Elio's face the moment she met his gaze. "You don't have to worry. You're not on the list."

"What about my friend, Vanessa Yates? Can you make sure she's safe, too?"

"Vanessa Yates?" Elio echoed.

Candice nodded in response.

a note

said Candice. Overwhelmed by his intense gaze,

what happened

was cut off by Jasper approaching them.

whispered, "Let's not talk about

as cold and detached to Elio. To him, she seemed like a woman merely curious about sex, impulsively exploring without any emotional attachment or thoughts

It's getting late, and I don't want

offered a

face fell as the movie played on. His attention wasn't on the screen

to leave, he stood up to escort Jasper and Candice to the door. He watched silently as Candice climbed into the

watched until the car vanished from his sight. His heart felt empty, as hollow as

to accompany her everywhere, and she was always picked up and dropped off at

to find any opportunity to get close to her. He entered his villa with a heavy heart

profound that he could hear his own

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