"Mrs. Welton, if you steer clear of men who have untoward intentions towards you, I might reconsider the divorce," he whispered, his lips softly brushing against her neck.

Eliza didn't believe him anymore. Hadn't he manipulated her countless times with his lies, making her obey and do things she didn't want to?

"Casper, you're completely untrustworthy. I will never believe you again. Ever."

His kisses stopped abruptly. "How am I untrustworthy? When have I ever broken a promise to you?"

"You said you'd let Robin go, but then you had Nova call the police. Was that keeping your word? Not only did you break your promises, but you also encouraged Nova to plagiarize others' work. You're in cahoots with her. Why should I agree to anything you say now?"

Casper was taken aback. He genuinely hadn't known about Nova calling the police beforehand. As for Nova plagiarizing someone else's work... Whose work was she accused of plagiarizing? "Clarify your accusation."

"Don't play dumb."

she did, she'd be met with pointing fingers, rumors, and sheer disdain that would drown her. It wasn't worth fretting

dumb? She dared to accuse him of

with your words. Have I given

only ever used his status,

ant entirely

pride and deep-seated jealousy made him reconsider. He didn't love her but wanted her undying loyalty. Though her undying loyalty was no more, he still wanted to keep her tied to him. He attributed this to his obsession with her body, unwilling

gently touched her quivering tips. Her pupils trembled as she looked at

He suddenly smiled.

and make

she want Welton International? She

to Nova. She'd

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