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." Tears filled Nova's eyes as if she were the one

by 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.

leave. Casper quickly followed, grabbing her wrist and

knew this was reserved only

"Let go of me."

shut, he finally released her. Eliza was displeased. "What do

at

an order. Eliza remained silent, hating his need to control

"I need to work."

"Then find something else."

other job options? Didn't you tell every company not to hire me? Or do you prefer I don't have a decent job and instead sell my

light laughter was filled with mockery. Her eyelashes drooped,

stood high and mighty, posing as someone superior, completely oblivious to Eliza's desperation. She was at her wit's

had a sharp tongue, leaving Casper

knock

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