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Elio's deep voice softly pronounced her name. "Candice."Perplexed, Candice responded, "Yes?""Candice," he called out once more."I'm here, right beside you. What's wrong?" Candice replied patiently."Candice, Candice..." Elio's voice grew heavier, infused with a sense of desolation. As he continued, his eyes reddened further, his gaze gradually drifting away.Observing Elio's condition, Candice felt utterly bewildered.She had been by his side the whole time, so why was he repeatedly calling her name without providing any further explanation?Was he intoxicated?With a bitter twist to his lips, Elio struggled to speak, his words slow and labored. "Ca… Can… dice."Concern etched on her face, Candice leaned closer. Meeting his gaze, she reassured him. "I'm here." Elio stole a glance at her, offering a faint smile before reclining further back on the sofa. With his eyes closed, he murmured, "You've intruded into my dreams once more.""What?" Candice couldn't quite grasp his
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Despite harboring a secret crush on Elio for many years, Candice knew deep down that a romantic relationship between them was utterly impossible.From a moral standpoint, her unrequited love was destined to remain hidden forever.Therefore, Candice never dared to entertain the hope of getting close to Elio, let alone indulge in her silly fantasies.Instead, she accepted the reality of keeping this clandestine affection buried deep within her heart for her whole life.After grappling with her emotions, Candice eventually retreated to her room. Closing the door behind her, she settled back into bed, hoping to find solace in the prospect of peaceful sleep.However, rest evaded Candice that night, her sleep was disturbed and she felt uneasy.The next morning, Elio remained trapped in the grip of his hangover, unaware of the world waking around him.Meanwhile, Candice had already gotten up and joined Sadie and Emerson, as they made their way to the event venue.The space had been me
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Candice's gasp echoed through the room, her hands flying to her mouth in disbelief as she struggled to comprehend the unfolding scene.Elio's chilling presence was so overpowering that it reduced the arrogant man to trembling silence. He bowed his head in submission, too terrified to speak.Every word Elio spoke carried an icy intensity, freezing the air around them. "If you're thirsty, get your own drink. Don't expect my team to cater to your needs."The words "my team" echoed through Candice like an explosion, stirring a blend of nervousness and anticipation that hastened her heartbeat.While she understood that Elio was referring to his subordinates from headquarters as "my team", she couldn't help but feel a rush of satisfaction.Terrified and flustered, the man swiftly bowed and offered an apology. "I'm terribly sorry, Mr. Hoffis, I've made a mistake."Elio's demeanor remained icy as he turned and walked away without acknowledging Candice, leaving her bewildered.Despite El
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Michaela delivered a firm admonition, stating, "In this world, any woman is welcome, except for Candice Morrison."However, it wasn't that Michaela bore any animosity toward Candice.On the contrary, she held a deep affection for her, treating her with the same love and care as if she were her own granddaughter.Her apprehensions arose from a fear of Candice getting hurt, concerns about tarnishing her family's reputation, and anxieties regarding the potential strain it might place on the relationship between their two families.Despite these concerns, Michaela appeared indifferent to Elio's happiness.Throughout, she had vehemently opposed his relationship with Candice, resorting to extreme measures.Elio had spent half his life compromising, but he had reached his breaking point.He was determined to live life on his own terms.If Candice were willing to embrace him and stand by his side despite the world's opposition, he wouldn't hesitate for a moment."My personal affairs a
The Wrong Woman Chapter 868
Used to the safety in Norvania, Candice never imagined that in broad daylight, criminals could boldly storm into a hotel and abduct someone.She was thrown into a car with her hands and feet bound, eyes blindfolded, and mouth gagged. She curled up in a corner of the car. She was terrified, shivering uncontrollably.The foreigners in the car laughed heartily, speaking in their native language filled with filthy words."This woman is really beautiful.""Not only did we get the money, we also got a pretty girl to play with. Guys, this is a great deal!""Look at that body, that face. She's a real prize, isn't she?""Let's have some fun with her later."Hearing these vile conversations, Candice was terrified and helpless.From their words, it was clear they were hired to kidnap and violate her.She felt very disgusted, making her want to vomit.Half an hour later, Candice felt herself being dragged out of the car.After being carried into a room, she was tossed onto a soft bed.
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Candice's eyes glistened with tears as she panicked.The scent of Elio's clothes was soothing and comforting. She felt very thankful.She choked out, "E-Elio, thank you."Elio bent down to carry her up. He murmured lightly, "I'm sorry. I didn't protect you well and I got here late too. You must be scared."Leaning against Elio's solid chest, Candice felt an overwhelming sense of safety as his warmth calmed her down.As she looked up, she saw his Adam's apple was close to her face. With her cheek flushing, her heart raced as she breathed heavily.Although she was still in a state of shock, she felt shy for some reason.When they left the house, numerous police cars were at the entrance.Sean stayed behind to handle the scene while Elio took her straight to the hospital.After the doctor treated the rope burns on her wrists, a psychologist was brought in to help her cope with the terrifying experience.Luckily, her fear slowly disappeared and she began to feel better. She felt
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Candice entered the bathroom and took her bath.The entire process took a little over an hour.Normally, after bathing, she would wash her hair and blow-dry it. Then, she would do her skincare routine, apply a face mask and hand mask, and finally apply lotion and cream all over her body.By the time she finished all this, more than an hour had passed.When she came out of the bathroom, she was surprised to find Elio already in her room.His pillow and blanket were on the sofa. He was sitting there in casual sleepwear, looking at his phone.She was slightly stunned. She was nervous for some reason because she had thought Elio was just joking when he said he would stay with her. She didn't expect him to come to her room to accompany her.She froze in place with her heart racing like crazy. She just stood there and nervously looked at him.Elio put down his phone and then looked up at her. He curiously asked with a gentle voice, "Do you always take this long to shower?"With her
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"Elio, did you hear me?" Candice asked. She was a bit nervous as her breathing grew rapid.Finally, Elio spoke. He murmured with a low voice, "Why did you agree to share a room with a man so easily? Aren't you worried I might have bad intentions?"Candice hadn't even considered the possibility.After all, he had a fiancée, and their families were related."You wouldn't," Candice replied firmly as she wore a confident smile.His voice grew even lower, "I would."Candice's heart pounded as if it would leap out of her chest. She was extremely nervous.They were both adults and were also sharing the same hotel room. It was the perfect setting for something to happen.Although Candice had never had a boyfriend or any sexual experience, she was already 22. Also, she was surrounded by friends who had been in multiple relationships.They often talked about intimate conversations, including sex.Many of her friends separated love from physical intimacy.Candice had never preferred a
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