The Wrong Woman

Michaela delivered a firm admonition, stating, "In this world, any woman is welcome, except for Candice Morrison."

However, it wasn't that Michaela bore any animosity toward Candice.

On the contrary, she held a deep affection for her, treating her with the same love and care as if she were her own granddaughter.

Her apprehensions arose from a fear of Candice getting hurt, concerns about tarnishing her family's reputation, and anxieties regarding the potential strain it might place on the relationship between their two families.

Despite these concerns, Michaela appeared indifferent to Elio's happiness.

Throughout, she had vehemently opposed his relationship with Candice, resorting to extreme measures.

Elio had spent half his life compromising, but he had reached his breaking point.

He was determined to live life on his own terms.

If Candice were willing to embrace him and stand by his side despite the world's opposition, he wouldn't hesitate for a moment.

"My personal affairs are none of your concern," Elio responded sharply to Michaela's probing.

Michaela's anger flared as she persisted, "But what about Josie? After all these years together, are you going to abandon her for Candice?"

Elio's frustration erupted as he fired back, "Josie and I were never a couple. If it weren't for your insistence, I wouldn't have begged her to pretend to be my first love."

Michaela's astonishment was evident. "Pretend? Your relationship with Josie was fake?"

smile tugged at

affection for Candice was exposed,

had no option but to resort

me greatly!" Michaela declared, her voice

"I'm busy. Unless it's urgent,

that, he ended the call and

lowered his head, lost

who could stop him

couldn't care less about anyone

found herself increasingly occupied

the apex moment in the fashion industry, attracting live coverage from major

Candice had the privilege of meeting

novice designer like herself, this fashion spectacle proved to be an

found herself positioned right next to

moment, she felt grateful for their connection, which afforded her

successfully, the celebratory

duties as the CEO of ND Group, Elio

Meanwhile, Candice held an

aversion to attending banquets.

her

a secluded corner where

she would briefly mingle

to attract a series of peculiar men who were eager to engage her in