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.

Michaela liked Candice but

could be a valuable ally for Elio. To put it bluntly, she

considering Josie as a potential daughter-in-law simply because

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

asked, "Mrs. Hoffis, what do you

knowing smile, one that clearly said,

another word, Michaela left, with Josie

grasped the situation. With the wedding preparations already underway, she only needed to disrupt Elio and Candice's relationship to take her

was merely a tool in Michaela's eyes, someone to support Elio

only yesterday that Elio had mentioned sending engagement gifts, and they had expected it to take a few days. To their surprise, within a single day, he had prepared

item required by Norvania traditions was there, from jewelry and antiques to bedding and clothing, even fruits. All of them were

both the married and unmarried members of the