The Wrong Woman

After their kiss, Candice found herself breathless.

Reluctantly, Elio withdrew from her tender lips, their foreheads meeting as they exchanged heavy, tangled breaths.

The atmosphere in the room grew charged, infused with an undeniable sense of desire.

Feeling shy and overwhelmed, Candice lowered her eyes, unable to muster the courage to meet Elio's intense gaze.

"I should go now," Elio broke the silence, his voice barely above a whisper.

"Okay," Candice replied softly.

"Perhaps if you find the time, you should come and see me more often," Elio murmured gently.

Candice felt a pang of confusion. Why was it up to her to initiate their dates?

"Can't you be the one to come visit me?" Candice whispered.

Elio suppressed a smile, his lips curling slightly. "I could. It's just that your family is always around, and your office is quite busy."

Candice now understood his implication. He preferred meeting in private, either in his office or at home.

In a gentle tone, she replied, "Sure."

With a knowing smile, Elio gently caressed her cheek before stepping out and carefully closing the door behind him.

Candice lowered her head, a bashful smile playing on her lips. Her hands instinctively covered her mouth

she rushed to the bed, happily wrapping herself in the blanket and spinning

he had never shown any signs of affection or fondness

she replayed Elio's words, her heart surged with excitement, the feeling

at the office with an

astonishment was evident as they marveled at the luxurious treats she was

Candice, are you from a family of billionaires? How else could you afford these extravagant treats for

worth a fortune-hundreds of dollars per piece. And these nut chocolate cookies? A tiny box could fetch thousands of

away tens of thousands of dollars by

in her hand.

Vanessa exclaimed in astonishment. "Who gave

fiancé," Candice admitted with a shy

they're engagement treats!

turned into joy as she reached for Candice's hand. "Oh my goodness, Candice, you're

a gentle smile gracing her lips. "Yes, he gave me an engagement

Is it someone I

to disclose Elio's identity, Candice simply smiled and shook

the candies in hand, Vanessa exclaimed, "He certainly didn't hold back! I'm amazed he chose such luxurious treats for

of engagement gifts sent by Elio, these candies seemed

the million-dollar jewelry and the priceless antiques he bestowed

office buzzed with joy as everyone extended their well wishes

a surplus of candies on hand, Candice decided to give the

then, a colleague's voice drifted in from outside the door, announcing,