The Wrong Woman

Candice walked through the spacious hall, surveying her surroundings. The assistant's desk was unoccupied, and there was no sign of Sean. The CEO's office door was slightly open. Driven by curiosity, Candice moved closer and was about to knock.

Just then, she heard a noise from inside-something like a stack of papers tumbling to the floor. She edged closer and peered through the gap in the door.

Though she couldn't see anyone, she could hear Elio's cold, angry voice piercing the air. "Take your people and leave."

Then, a reply came from Tim McAree, his voice aged and resonant with authority, "Elio, curb your arrogance. When your grandfather and I were laying the foundations of this company, your father hadn't even been born.

"Your grandfather would have shown me the utmost respect if he were still alive, and your father would have done the same. Who do you think you are to dismiss my people?"

Elio's response was chillingly detached. "I'm firing you and your entire family. Now, all of you, get out."

and helped your father to expand it. I may not have achieved much, but I've put in my

"The shares you own, the salary you draw, and the dividends you receive each

owe you nothing further. You're no longer effective and can't add value to our operations.

Elio, you really are

you brought in with your

back. Tim, appearing in his 60s, stormed out of the office, followed by several young men in sharp suits. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on

designer, yet you dare to show up at the CEO's office? You're quite attractive. Did you sleep your way to take over from the previous

remarks that the former design

words, Tim left the office with

the commotion, Elio hurried out, only to find Candice standing dazed at the door. His face showed a mixture of anxiousness and excitement. He hadn't expected Candice to actually show up. Candice swallowed nervously and managed a

opened the office door further and invited her in warmly, "Don't just stand there at the door. Come

voice earlier, but

came straight here. I didn't mean to eavesdrop," Candice said