The next morning dawned bright and clear, with the rain finally stopping. The Welton family was still deep in mourning over Jeffery's passing, and the tension Tristan brought wasn't helping. Caroline came downstairs and saw Eliza heading out the door. "Off to work? Great, I'll join you."

"Are you going to Welton International today?"

"Just dropping by."

Just then, Casper made his way down the stairs. With a laid-back grace, he buttoned his cuffs, exuding an air of casual elegance. He didn't bother greeting anyone as he walked straight out. Caroline, unsure why he was moody, grabbed her bag. "Let's get going."

"Alright."

Their cars left the Welton estate one after the other. At a crossroads, Casper's car took a turn.

"Where's he off to?" Caroline asked Eliza, puzzled.

Eliza knew this route well; another intersection and a left turn would lead to the home she shared with Casper. A bitter feeling welled up inside her. "He might be picking up Nova for work."

Caroline immediately got it, scoffing, "Someone who never even went to college is working at Welton International? And the CEO is personally picking her up? That's a joke."

tried to curry favor. With her gaze lowered, she remained silent. Caroline glanced at her while steering with one hand. "Casper and

nor do I have the right to." Eliza clumsily explained their relationship, eliciting a

not divorce him? Is it the allure of being Mrs. Welton you can't give up or

the bandage on her clean fingers, remaining silent for a long time. She coveted nothing.

the answer she sought, Caroline pressed no further. When they arrived at Welton International's parking lot, Casper's car was

the car door opened,

and supporting her arm. The care and affection he gave Nova was so evident that it pained Eliza

take the

"Okay, sure."

staff entrance. Nova glanced at Eliza's retreating figure, then said to Casper, "Casper, take me to the

"Sure."

open. Nova entered, leaning on

the

mean? Was the arson your doing?" Eliza felt

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