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."

cheek before

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

wrapping

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

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

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

as they marveled

could you afford these extravagant treats for the

of dollars per piece. And these nut chocolate cookies? A tiny box

away tens of thousands of dollars by sharing these

expression before looking down at the candies in her hand. "I still have plenty at home.

Vanessa exclaimed in astonishment. "Who

Candice admitted with a

they're engagement

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

lips.

Is it someone I

disclose Elio's identity,

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,

the array of engagement gifts sent by Elio, these candies seemed rather

jewelry and the priceless antiques he bestowed

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