Designs centered around flowers had always been a classic choice, but they were also the hardest to make truly stand out. Flowers were naturally beautiful, so to really impress, you had to focus on the little details.

Nova came from a traditional painting background, not professional jewelry design. She could join in, but winning the $100,000 prize seemed out of reach.

As the workday ended, Casper himself showed up at the design department to pick Nova up.

"Why did you come yourself? Seriously, you don't need to worry about me; I can handle it," Nova said, her cheeks flushing with a shy delight, her eyes filled with affection. She played the part of a pampered woman to perfection.

Casper took hold of her wheelchair and started pushing it. "How was your first day? Are you settling in okay?"

"My colleagues are all really nice."

"That's good to hear."

Everyone watched them closely as they left the design department, the air buzzing with gossip.

"Looks like Mr. Casper has found true love. Just look at how he looks at Ms. Nova, so tender and loving."

"The pull of a crush is strong. I wonder how Mr. Casper's not-yet-ex-wife feels about this."

it happening? Men only love their first love;

Casper's spot is about to be filled by

had something

with the consequences of not being loved. She only hoped that one day, Casper would officially be with Nova and

the office. Autumn had settled in, so she wrapped her trench

called out to her. She turned and saw a familiar face.

is you." Aaron jogged a few steps to

"Yeah."

wasn't hard to guess Casper had

Rose's illness. "I heard the project is picking up again, thanks to Casper, and the medicine your mom is taking is something he imported at a high cost.

his attempt to mediate. "Casper and I have

had piled up little by little, turning into irrevocable despair. Every step she and Casper took was a step towards hell. "So...

lining the street. Even the mole

now... I can only take things one

need anything, you can count on me," he offered,

intentions, Eliza was always grateful. "Thank you, Aaron, but I'd rather not

"I understand."

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