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

danced on Candice's lips as she replied, "Josie, could I ask you

do

refrain from ever revealing the

left bewildered. She had dedicated the entire night to devising intricate plots to create conflict, only to be unexpectedly halted by Candice's plea. "Doesn't

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

what if he isn't completely honest with

he lie

hurried to speak. "That's

Candice interrupted, raising her hand

if he isn't entirely truthful, I still choose to trust him." Josie let out a frustrated sigh. "You're clearly blinded

inherently wrong with being in love. Love wouldn't be genuine if both parties were

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

a whisper. "Josie, do you think Elio is trying

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

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

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

probably trying to deceive me for... lustful

caught off guard. She couldn't help but feel frustrated by Candice's apparent obliviousness. Continuing this discussion with her seemed increasingly challenging. "Candice, can you try to

Candice reached out

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