The Wrong Woman

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 out?"

as she replied, "Josie, could I

do

refrain from ever revealing the reason

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

rather hear it directly from Elio than from

if he isn't completely honest

he lie to

hurried to speak. "That's

raising her hand

purity as she smiled gently. "I'd rather hear Elio's perspective firsthand. Even if he isn't entirely truthful, I still choose to trust him." Josie let

Love wouldn't be genuine if

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

above a whisper. "Josie, do you think

as she gazed into Candice's

Candice truly naive, or was she pretending not to know? Why would the wealthiest man in Norvania seek to defraud her of

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

understand. He's probably trying to deceive me for... lustful reasons," Candice

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

reached out and placed her hand

wealth, it's clear he's not pursuing my money. He's likely interested