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."

to

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

do

ever revealing the reason

create conflict, only to be unexpectedly halted by Candice's

directly from Elio than from

isn't

he lie

an opportunity, Josie hurried

raising her hand to stop Josie's

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 choose to trust him." Josie let out a frustrated sigh.

nothing inherently wrong with being in love. Love wouldn't be genuine if both parties were constantly governed by

and asked,

whisper. "Josie, do you think Elio is

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

naive, or was she pretending not to know? Why would the wealthiest man in Norvania seek

"No, he isn't trying to swindle you out of your money.

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

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

Candice reached out and placed her

pursuing my money. He's likely interested