The Wrong Woman

Elio loaded the car with all the engagement gifts and drove away from the villa.

Josie supported Michaela as they walked to the entrance, her expression troubled as she watched the car disappear into the distance.

Michaela remained silent while Josie's eyes blazed with barely contained anger. She spoke softly, "Mrs. Hoffis, although Candice is a spoiled little princess and may not be suitable for Leo, if he loves her, let him marry her. Please don't worry about my feelings. I'm fine with it."

Josie's approach was strategic, hoping to elicit sympathy from Michaela and gain more support.

Unexpectedly, Michaela sighed lightly and said, "It's Elio who isn't suitable for that young lady from the Morrison family."

Stunned, Josie stared at Michaela in disbelief.

Michaela continued in a soft voice, "That young lady is like a delicate flower raised in a greenhouse, pure as a blank sheet of paper. She deserves someone as innocent as her, not my son."

Her implication was clear. Elio needed a partner who matched his status, personality, and capabilities.

understood why Michaela liked Candice but didn't want her

it bluntly, she

over Josie. Was Michaela, a shrewd woman, considering Josie as a potential daughter-in-law simply because of her complex thoughts, formidable tactics, and the influence

turned to her and said, "I'll take care of your

"Mrs. Hoffis, what do

knowing smile, one

left, with Josie

preparations already underway, she only needed to disrupt Elio

in Michaela's

engagement gifts, and they had expected it to take a few days. To their surprise, within a single day, he had

and antiques to bedding and clothing, even fruits. All of them

extravagance left both the married and unmarried members of the