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.

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

rushed to the bed, happily wrapping herself in the blanket

why Elio would want to marry her, especially since he had never shown any signs of affection or fondness before. "I want to

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

arrived at the office with an abundance

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

a family of billionaires? How else could you afford these extravagant treats for the office?" exclaimed

piece. And these nut chocolate cookies? A tiny box could fetch thousands of bucks,"

probably given away tens of thousands of dollars by sharing these so generously," chimed

down at the candies in her hand.

astonishment. "Who gave

Candice admitted with

so they're

turned into joy as she reached for Candice's hand. "Oh my

a gentle smile gracing her lips. "Yes, he

Is it someone

too bashful to disclose Elio's identity, Candice simply smiled

luxurious treats

array of engagement gifts sent by Elio, these candies seemed rather

was the million-dollar jewelry and the priceless

as everyone

to give the remaining treats to

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