The Wrong Woman

Candice was shocked. She couldn't grasp what Elio meant by his words.

Was it possible that his desire for beauty and pleasure could drive him to such reckless extremes, even at the risk of his own life?

Elio declared his desire for her. Wasn't he afraid that her family would kill him for trying to make her his mistress? Didn't he have any moral boundaries? Candice was livid.

"Let go of me," she demanded.

Elio loosened his grip on her wrist and took a step back.

Candice massaged her aching hand. "Elio, just give up. Marry Josie and live a good life with her. Be good to her, and stop chasing after me."

With those words, Candice stormed off. She angrily unlocked and pushed through a large iron gate. As she walked, she cursed inwardly at Elio.

despicable. If he weren't already committed to someone else, she would've considered being with him, even as his secret

was just a month away. Yet, here Elio was, pursuing Candice. He was

the living

Mr. Elio," the

toward her and loosened his tie while continuing to walk, looking despondent. Mila's voice came to his ears as he

indifferently, without stopping as he continued

he lost billions. It has to be her influence," she muttered darkly. "Do you mean Josie?" Mila

were Josie. His

people manage their own love lives. Let him

frowned. She leaned closer to Mila and lowered her voice. "I'm trying not to meddle, but

taken aback.