Fourty Six

As Candice watched the chaos unfold, she suddenly saw the opportunity she had been waiting for. She smiled to herself, moving towards the fighting women, pretending to act as a peacemaker.

"Stop it, both of you!" Candice cried, trying to pull them apart. But in the struggle, one of them shoved Candice aside. She fell to the floor, gasping, clutching her stomach dramatically.

Within moments, store employees rushed over, trying to separate Mia and Blair. When their attempts failed, security was called, and soon after, the police arrived, arresting both of them. As they were led out in handcuffs, Candice lay on the floor, pretending to be unconscious.

Paramedics arrived and rushed her to the hospital.

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Back at the office, Mason was reviewing some documents when his phone buzzed. It was a call from the hospital. He frowned as he answered, and his face paled as he heard the nurse's words.

"Mr. Barrett, Candice has been rushed to the hospital. She was injured during a fight at th