The Wrong Woman

Candice's lips formed a gentle smile as she nodded in acknowledgment.

Reaching for a piece of candy, Josie couldn't help but let out a sigh. "You know, Mrs. Hoffis actually prepared all these sweets for me. It seems like he's just trying to cut corners by re-gifting them to you." Candice's smile gradually faded at Josie's words.

As if realizing her mistake, Josie swiftly attempted to backtrack, offering a feigned apology, "I'm sorry, Candice. I was just speaking my mind. I hope I didn't upset you." Candice forced a polite smile and shook her head.

"I sincerely wish both of you a lifetime filled with love and happiness," Josie added.

"Thank you," Candice replied.

As Josie savored her coffee, she couldn't help but cast a cold glance at the scattered candies on the table, feeling a twinge of resentment stirring within her.

Placing her cup back on the table, she began, "I'm here today to talk about Elio."

"Sure, go ahead," Candice responded.

"Do you have any idea why Leo decided to marry you?" Josie asked pointedly.

"I'm not entirely sure," Candice admitted.

"He never discussed it with you?"

"I never thought to ask."

"Are you curious to find out?" Josie pressed.

A soft smile danced on Candice's lips as she replied, "Josie, could I ask you for a favor?"

"Absolutely! What do you need?"

from ever revealing the

She had dedicated the entire night to devising intricate plots to create conflict, only to be unexpectedly halted by Candice's plea. "Doesn't

from Elio than from someone else," Candice

what if he isn't

he lie

an opportunity, Josie hurried to speak. "That's

interrupted, raising her hand to

sense of purity as she smiled gently. "I'd rather hear Elio's perspective firsthand. Even if he isn't entirely

genuine if both parties were constantly governed by

leaned in, she lowered her voice and asked, "Aren't you concerned that

"Josie, do you think Elio is trying

expression transformed into one of disbelief as she gazed

was she pretending not to know? Why would the wealthiest man in Norvania

he isn't

He's probably trying to deceive me for... lustful reasons,"

Josie was caught off guard. She couldn't help but feel frustrated by Candice's apparent obliviousness. Continuing this discussion with her seemed increasingly challenging. "Candice, can you try to look beyond the surface? Consider the situation more

the blue, Candice reached out and placed her

pursuing my money. He's likely interested in

help but massage her temples, feeling a headache

Candice murmured to herself,

I find Elio more attractive. His physique is impressive, and his prowess in bed is

the one

novel

disadvantage."

her words as she demanded, "Have you