The Wrong Woman

Chapter 922

After their kiss, Candice found herself breathless.

Reluctantly, Elio withdrew from her tender lips, their foreheads meeting as they exchanged heavy, tangled breaths.

The atmosphere in the room grew charged, infused with an undeniable sense of desire.

Feeling shy and overwhelmed, Candice lowered her eyes, unable to muster the courage to meet Elio's intense gaze.

"I should go now," Elio broke the silence, his voice barely above a whisper.

"Okay," Candice replied softly.

"Perhaps if you find the time, you should come and see me more often," Elio murmured gently.

Candice felt a pang of confusion. Why was it up to her to initiate their dates?

"Can't you be the one to come visit me?" Candice whispered.

Elio suppressed a smile, his lips curling slightly. "I could. It's just that your family is always around, and your office is quite busy."

Candice now understood his implication. He preferred meeting in private, either in his office or at home.

In a gentle tone, she replied, "Sure."

a knowing smile, Elio gently caressed her cheek before stepping

bashful smile playing on her lips. Her hands instinctively covered her

the bed, happily wrapping herself in the blanket and spinning around with sheer

shown any signs of affection or fondness before. "I

replayed Elio's words, her heart surged with

morning, Candice arrived at the office with an abundance of candies

marveled at the luxurious

How else could you afford these

a fortune-hundreds of dollars per piece. And these nut chocolate cookies? A tiny box could fetch thousands of bucks,"

of thousands of dollars by

candies in her hand. "I still have plenty

Vanessa exclaimed in astonishment. "Who gave them

Candice admitted with

they're

joy as she reached for Candice's hand. "Oh my goodness, Candice,

nodded, a gentle smile gracing her lips. "Yes, he gave me

it someone

too bashful to disclose Elio's identity, Candice simply smiled and

in hand, Vanessa exclaimed, "He certainly didn't hold back! I'm amazed he chose such luxurious treats for your family." Candice offered a soft smile, hesitant to reveal the full extent

gifts sent by

million-dollar jewelry and the priceless antiques he bestowed that truly

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