After taking a deep breath, Faithe fixed her gaze, rolled her eyes, and scoffed, "Eliza, if you weren't flaunting your title as Mrs. Welton, do you really think you'd get invited to these kinds of social events? Mr. Casper is treating this meeting with utmost importance. If you mess up his business deal, you know the consequences."

"Slap."

A sharp smack landed on Faithe's face. She touched her stinging left cheek, staring at Eliza in disbelief. "You hit me?"

Faithe was just a secretary. Casper could threaten Eliza, but a mere secretary had no right. Who did Faithe think she was?

"I'm warning you, Faithe, if you ever talk to me in this tone again, I'll hit you again." Eliza glared at the face she had just slapped red. "Remember, I am still Mrs. Welton. Show some respect."

"You..."

"Go back and tell Mr. Casper that if he wants me to attend the social event, he should come personally." She shot a cold glance at Faithe. "You're not qualified to act that way. Get lost."

"Fine, I'll have Mr. Casper come to you personally then. And when he's furious, you'll regret it."

Faithe stormed off, fuming.

Eliza's good mood was ruined. She felt drained.

doctor called her, explaining in detail the treatment process

million dollars. Ms. Chelsea has already paid a deposit of two hundred thousand, but that's far from enough. I'm calling

the remaining balance seemed as daunting as climbing Everest. However, not going through the treatment wasn't an option

me three days. I'll bring

for you. We don't want to

"Of course."

sighed, checking her bank account balance. It was just a drop

The doorbell rang.

he handed her a red cocktail dress without much enthusiasm. "Change into this

today."

His gaze darkened.

The red cocktail dress, made of silk, was seductive in color. It was short,

the mirror, Eliza studied herself. This dress reminded her of the time

this one wasn't exposing too much

so perfectly tailored that it seemed it could neither spare nor

only meant that the dress

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