The Wrong Woman

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 out

Her hands instinctively covered her mouth as she struggled to stifle her

with joy, she rushed to the bed, happily wrapping herself in the blanket and spinning

still couldn't quite understand why Elio would want to marry her, especially since he had never shown any signs of affection or fondness before.

Elio's words, her heart surged with excitement, the feeling

Candice arrived at the office with an abundance of candies and cookies to share

as they marveled at the luxurious treats she

could you afford these extravagant treats for the office?" exclaimed

Hermes candies must be worth a fortune-hundreds of dollars per piece. And these nut chocolate cookies? A tiny box

away tens of thousands of dollars

with a puzzled expression before looking down at the candies in her hand. "I still have plenty at home. They were gifts from someone

astonishment. "Who

fiancé," Candice admitted with a shy

so they're engagement

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

her lips. "Yes,

it

to disclose Elio's identity, Candice simply smiled and shook her

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

gifts sent

million-dollar jewelry and the priceless antiques he