The Wrong Woman

Chapter 923

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."

to find out?" Josie

she replied, "Josie, could I ask you for a

What do you

ever revealing the

had dedicated the entire night to devising intricate plots to create conflict, only to

but I'd rather hear it directly from Elio

isn't completely honest

would he lie to me?"

Josie hurried to speak.

Candice interrupted, raising her

hear Elio's perspective firsthand. Even if he isn't entirely truthful, I still choose to trust him." Josie let

being in love. Love wouldn't be genuine if both parties were constantly governed by rationality and logic," Candice

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

barely above a whisper. "Josie, do you think Elio is trying to deceive me for my

disbelief as she gazed into Candice's innocent, wide eyes, feeling a surge

to know? Why would

thoughts, Josie shook her head before replying, "No, he isn't trying to swindle you out of your money.

deceive me for... lustful reasons,"

guard. She couldn't help but feel frustrated by Candice's apparent obliviousness. Continuing this discussion with her

reached out

I understand now. Given Elio's wealth, it's clear he's not pursuing my money. He's likely interested in something physical," she replied, her tone

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