The Wrong Woman



Chapter 964

Mervyn sneered, "What's the meaning of this? Why should you bring him along?"

"Because he's my fiancé," Candice replied firmly.

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Candice sighed softly before saying, "I've already gone over everything. I'm quite swamped at the moment. Let's reschedule for another time.

Her suggestion to reschedule seemed more like a polite brush-off that was unlikely to happen. She set down her phone and headed into the walk-in closet.

Inside, Elio was busy adjusting his tie. Candice approached and gently took the tie from his hands, her fingers slightly clumsy as she carefully tied it for him.

paused, his gentle eyes gazing intensely at her. His voice, though hoarse, camed a tender tone. "Did he have something urgent

rise to her cheeks, Candice answered softly, "He invited me to

across Elio's eyes at

the drastic change in his expression, Candice

a subtle smile. He cradled the back of her head and leaned in to kiss her lips. "I have a banquet tonight with some important political figures. I'll be back soon. Wait for

awkward. It dawned on

her tiptoes, Candice returned his kiss and said,

something deep within him. Unable to hold back, he pressed her against the large

kiss finally ended after she pushed him

prestigious five- star hotel. The air buzzed with the

future for Phoenicia. alone at home. Besides, he couldn't shake off his concern that Mervyn might try to approach her again and ask her

voice reached his ear. He turned to see Fenna approaching arm in

and a plump, aged appearance, yet he remained a notable

strategically married him solely for his potential to surpass Nathan in