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?"

go home."

decency. You shouldn't be in a married man's home, trying to take his wife's place. If you really want

Eliza turned to leave. Casper quickly followed, grabbing her wrist and

rough. Eliza knew this was reserved only

"Let go of me."

door slammed shut, he finally released her. Eliza

job at

a suggestion. It was an order. Eliza remained silent,

"I need to work."

"Then find something else."

hire me? Or do you prefer

light laughter was filled with mockery.

posing as someone superior, completely oblivious to Eliza's desperation. She was at her wit's end, willing to do anything to

a sharp tongue,

was a knock

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