"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?

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

"Today."

anything to him. "Why don't

However, the owner didn't go into detail about why Casper had bought the

up?" Casper's voice was cool

deep breath.

you trying to meddle in my affairs

corner? She was not doing anything

"What, you think Eliza would

what

do you mean? Are you defending her? Or did

about this call." Aaron rubbed his temples. "Casper, I just wish

are none of

at the dark

her harp, Eliza returned to the Welton family home. Casper sat on the sofa, his expression

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