"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?

should inform him. When

"Today."

mentioned anything to him. "Why don't you head

situation from the lounge's owner and learned that the closure was related to Casper. However, the owner

up?" Casper's voice

deep breath. "You

meddle in

Eliza into a corner? She was not doing anything wrong and was

think Eliza

not what I

do you mean? Are you defending her?

Aaron rubbed his temples. "Casper,

are none of your concern."

dark screen of his

Casper sat on the sofa, his

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