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."

curious to find

soft smile danced on Candice's lips as she

do you

from ever revealing the reason

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

does, but I'd rather hear it directly from Elio than

what if he isn't completely honest

he lie to me?" Candice

opportunity, Josie hurried to speak. "That's

Candice interrupted, raising her hand to stop

innocent eyes held a sense of purity as she smiled gently. "I'd rather hear Elio's perspective firsthand. Even if he isn't entirely truthful, I still

inherently wrong with being in love. Love wouldn't be genuine if both parties were constantly governed by rationality and

she lowered her voice and asked, "Aren't you concerned that Leo might

"Josie, do you think Elio

transformed into one of disbelief as she gazed into Candice's innocent,

pretending not to know? Why would

"No, he isn't trying to swindle you out

to deceive me for... lustful

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

blue, Candice reached out and placed her

I understand now. Given Elio's wealth, it's clear he's not pursuing my

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