The Wrong Woman

After getting out of the car, Candice strode toward the villa.

Mervyn got out of the car as well and chased after her.

Candice quickly ran into the villa. She slammed the door shut and locked it.

Mervyn banged on the door from outside.

Candice didn't open the door but slowly walked into the house.

Hearing the commotion, Elio lowered his arm and looked toward the entrance.

He hadn't expected Candice to come back. His sorrowful eyes showed a glimmer of hope. He sat up straight and stared at her with teary eyes. At that moment, the knocking outside ceased.

Candice stood before him and looked down at Elio who was seated on the sofa. She said, "Mervyn said you've coveted me for a long time. Is that true?" Elio nodded reluctantly.

Candice nervously clenched her fists. She asked, "Do you know what 'covet' means?"

Elio replied, "Yes, I know. It means desiring something that doesn't belong to you."

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tears streamed down her face, Candice choked out, "I-I'm not a possession. I don't belong to anyone. Why did

voice, "I did like you. That's why I did a lot of despicable things. I followed you, investigated you, and sabotaged every man around you, including your

"So, that business trip abroad when you slept with me, that was also

heavily

me,

truth, Elio confessed, "To get

Candice said as

and murmured sadly,

asked, "Why are you competing

sneered. He asked her back, "In the end,

feelings. She had been too shocked earlier to react when she was dragged away by

continued his self-mocking, "I am indeed a despicable man. Just as Mervyn said,

stepped forward and hugged his waist. She practically threw herself into his

air. He had expected her to slap him and call

would hug him. His heart began to race as he froze

his embrace, "Mervyn and I are just friends We're