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 find out?"

she

do

from ever revealing the reason

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

directly from Elio than from someone else," Candice replied

if he isn't completely

lie

opportunity, Josie hurried to speak.

interrupted, raising her hand to

hear Elio's perspective firsthand. Even if he isn't entirely truthful, I still choose to trust him." Josie let out

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

Josie leaned in, she lowered her voice and asked, "Aren't

voice barely above a whisper. "Josie, do you think Elio is trying to deceive me for

transformed into one of disbelief as she gazed

was she pretending not to know? Why would the wealthiest man in Norvania seek to defraud her of her

her head before replying, "No, he isn't trying to swindle

to deceive me for... lustful

Candice's apparent obliviousness. Continuing this discussion with her seemed increasingly challenging. "Candice, can you try to look beyond the

the blue, Candice reached out

not pursuing my money. He's likely interested in something