Elio loaded the car with all the engagement gifts and drove away from the vi.


    Josie supported Micha as they walked to the entrance, her expression troubled as she watched the car disappear into the distance.


    Micha remained silent while Josie''s eyes zed with barely contained anger. She spoke softly, "Mrs. Hoffis, although Candice is a spoiled little princess and may not be suitable for Leo, if he loves her, let him marry her. Please don''t worry about my feelings. I''m fine with it."


    Josie''s approach was strategic, hoping to elicit sympathy from Micha and gain more support.


    Unexpectedly, Micha sighed lightly and said, "It''s Elio who isn''t suitable for that youngdy from the Morrison family."


    Stunned, Josie stared at Micha in disbelief.


    Micha continued in a soft voice, "That youngdy is like a delicate flower raised in a greenhouse, pure as a nk sheet of paper. She deserves someone as innocent as her, not my son."


    Her implication was clear. Elio needed a partner who matched his status, personality, and capabilities.


    Josie finally understood why Micha liked Candice but didn''t want her as a daughter-inw.


    Micha was looking for a partner who could be a valuable ally for Elio. To put it bluntly, she wanted someone who could be mutually beneficial to him in terms of interests and support.


    A wave of anxiety swept over Josie. Was Micha, a shrewd woman, considering Josie as a potential daughter-inw simply because of herplex thoughts, formidable tactics, and the influence she wielded?


    As Josie wondered about it, Micha turned to her and said, "I''ll take care of your wedding arrangements. The rest is on you."N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    Feigning confusion, Josie asked, "Mrs. Hoffis, what do you mean?"


    Micha gave her a knowing smile, one that clearly said, "You''re smart-you understand."


    Without another word, Micha left, with Josie hurrying to follow.


    Josie fully grasped the situation. With the wedding preparations already underway, she only needed to disrupt Elio and Candice''s rtionship to take her ce.


    At that moment, Josie realized she was merely a tool in Micha''s eyes, someone to support Elio without being genuinely cared for.


    The Morrisons were in shock. It was


    only yesterday that Elio had


    mentioned sending engagement


    gifts, and they had expected it to et


    take a few days. To their surprise, within a single day, he had prepared everything and filled their living room withvish gifts.


    Every item required by Norvania traditions was there, from jewelry and antiques to bedding and clothing, even fruits. All of them


    were meticulously prepared


    The


    extravagance left both the married and unmarried members of the


    Morrison family speechless.


    A maid offered Elio some tea. ncing around, he felt a pang of emptiness as he noticed Candice''s absence.


    The Morrison elders sat in the living


    room, feeling a bit embarrassed.


    Florence spoke up, "Elio, you didn''t


    1.n


    have to go to such lengths. Our generation isn''t as bound by old customs as our ancestors were. We can simplify things."


    Elio replied firmly, "This is my sincere wish to marry Candice. Some things cannot be simplified."


    He pulled an envelope from his pocket, stood up, and respectfully handed it to Sienna. Nervous, Sienna quickly stood and epted it with both hands.


    "Aunt Sienna, this is my formal proposal. I earnestly hope you will consent."


    Sienna, having never seen a formal proposal, looked uncertainly at her inws. Gary and Florence were increasingly impressed by Elio''s sincerity and dedication. "What should I do?" Sienna asked, looking unsure.


    Florence, smiling warmly, said, "You don''t need to do anything. Just ept his proposal for Candice. If you don''t agree, you can return it to him."