Much like herself, the driver was just another insignificant person in Casper's eyes, not worthy of any respect.

"Fine, I'll go with you."

"Ma'am, please get in the car." The driver's eyes lit up.

Casper was at home, and so was Nova. Eliza felt like an unwelcome intruder. Standing at the doorway, her gaze was ice-cold as she watched the third wheel make herself at home. "Casper, if your goal was to flaunt your affection for each other, you really didn't need to call me over."

Eliza's face twisted with displeasure. Nova's smug look made her feel physically ill.

Casper stayed silent.

Nova spoke softly, "Eliza, you've misunderstood. I'm going abroad in a few days for leg treatment. Casper said I could stay here for a while. If it bothers you, I can leave."

She looked so pitiful, leaning on her cane, a perfect picture of self-pity.

Casper called out coldly, "Who would dare to ask you to leave?"

please. I don't want to cause trouble for Eliza. I'll just go home." Tears filled Nova's eyes as if she were the

the act. "Nova, stop the theatrics. Have some decency. You shouldn't be in a married man's home, trying to take his wife's place. If you really want to replace

Casper quickly followed, grabbing her wrist and dragging her upstairs. "I need to talk to

knew this

"Let go of me."

finally released her. Eliza was displeased.

your job at the

wasn't a suggestion. It was an order. Eliza

"I need to work."

"Then find something else."

I have other job options? Didn't you tell every company not to hire me? Or do you prefer I don't have

filled with mockery. Her

and mighty, posing as someone superior, completely oblivious to Eliza's desperation. She was

now had a sharp tongue, leaving

knock

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