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.

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

the bed, happily wrapping herself in

still couldn't quite understand why Elio would want to marry her, especially since he had never shown

heart surged with excitement, the feeling almost too much

office with an abundance of candies and cookies

astonishment was evident as they marveled at the luxurious

billionaires? How else could you afford these extravagant

per piece. And these nut chocolate cookies?

You've probably given away tens of thousands of dollars by sharing these

looking down at the candies in her hand. "I still have plenty

Vanessa exclaimed in astonishment. "Who gave

admitted with a

so they're engagement

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

a gentle smile gracing her lips. "Yes, he

Is it someone I

identity,

he chose such luxurious treats for your family." Candice offered a soft

amidst the array of engagement gifts sent by Elio, these candies seemed

and the priceless

everyone

the remaining treats

the door, announcing, "Candice,