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."

smile, Elio gently caressed her cheek before stepping out and carefully closing

Candice lowered her head, a bashful smile playing on her lips. Her hands instinctively covered her mouth as she

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

her, especially since he had never shown any signs of affection or fondness before. "I want to marry

surged with excitement, the feeling almost too much

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

marveled at the luxurious treats

Candice, are you from a family of billionaires? How else could you afford these extravagant

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

away tens of thousands of dollars by sharing these so generously," chimed in a third

with a puzzled expression before looking down at the candies in her hand. "I still

astonishment. "Who gave them

admitted with a

they're

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

a gentle smile gracing her lips. "Yes,

Is it

to disclose Elio's identity,

I'm amazed he chose such luxurious treats for your family." Candice offered a soft smile,

engagement gifts sent

the priceless antiques he bestowed that truly

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