"Everything okay, Marian?" Eliza asked.

Marian looked worried as she glanced inside. "Ms. Nova has really stirred things up. That screen ornament was a gift from Mrs. Welton."

Indeed.

It was a wedding gift Audrey had given her and Casper. It had three-dimensional, double-sided embroidery, all stitched with pure gold thread, crafted by a renowned artist. It was worth a seven-figure sum. "Marian, just report this to Mr. Casper as it is so Nova can't pin it on you."

"That's exactly what I was thinking."

Eliza nodded. "Alright, I'll head to work then."

"Okay, ma'am."

After Eliza left, Marian called Casper and told him about what happened at home. He didn't say much, so she felt relieved and got back to her chores.

Eliza arrived at the lounge where she worked, stopping at the entrance in shock. How had the lounge, which was perfectly fine just yesterday, suddenly closed down? Was it for some emergency?

she felt she should inform him. When Aaron heard the news, he was just as surprised. "Closed? When did

"Today."

to him. "Why don't you head back home, and I'll find out what's

the situation from the lounge's owner and learned that the closure was related to Casper. However, the owner didn't

Casper's voice was cool

deep breath. "You

trying to meddle in my

Do you really have to push Eliza into a corner? She was not doing anything wrong and was just working to earn a living." Aaron was

"What, you think Eliza

not what

Are you defending her? Or did she send you

even know about this call." Aaron rubbed his temples. "Casper, I

of your concern." Casper

at the dark screen of his

Casper sat on the sofa, his

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