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.

bashful smile playing on her lips. Her hands instinctively covered her mouth as

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

her, especially since he had never shown any

heart surged with

Candice arrived at the office with an abundance

as they marveled at

How else could you afford these extravagant treats

be worth a fortune-hundreds of dollars per piece. And these nut chocolate

know, right? You've probably given away tens of thousands of dollars

down at the candies in her hand. "I still have plenty at home. They were gifts from someone

Vanessa exclaimed in astonishment.

Candice admitted with a shy

they're engagement treats!

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

a gentle smile gracing her lips. "Yes, he

it someone

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

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

truth, amidst the array of engagement gifts sent by Elio,

the million-dollar jewelry and the priceless antiques

office buzzed with joy as everyone extended their well wishes to

give the remaining treats to Vanessa, who

the door, announcing, "Candice, there's someone here