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

Candice's lips as she

do

ever revealing

plots to create conflict, only to be unexpectedly halted by Candice's plea. "Doesn't curiosity tempt you even a little?"

I'd rather hear it directly from Elio than from someone else," Candice replied

he isn't completely

lie

hurried to

Candice interrupted, raising her

rather hear Elio's perspective firsthand. Even if he isn't entirely truthful, I still choose to

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

her voice and asked, "Aren't

Candice drew closer, her voice barely above a whisper. "Josie, do you think Elio is trying to

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

was she pretending not to know? Why would the wealthiest man in

thoughts, Josie shook her head before replying, "No, he

deceive me for... lustful

Continuing this discussion with her seemed increasingly challenging. "Candice, can you try to look beyond the surface? Consider the situation more deeply.

blue, Candice reached out and

not pursuing my money. He's likely interested in something physical," she replied, her tone

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