"Nova," Eliza's voice was as cold as ice, almost mocking. "Stop trying to make yourself relevant in front of me. Even if he slept with you right here, I wouldn't feel a thing."

"Really?" Nova smirked, her lips curling. "Then why the suicide attempt? Are you fishing for sympathy? Clearly, you're just jealous."

"You're not that important."

"Well, how about this? Is this important enough?"

Nova pulled out a necklace with a dazzling 9.9-carat diamond, so bright it was nearly blinding.

This necklace was called 'Tears of a Goddess.' It's famous in the jewelry world and rumored to grant its owner the world's most precious, everlasting love. Every year, people with a bit of money and a lot of love would try to bid on it, making it the dream necklace for many women. For Nova to have it was pretty ironic.

"Do you know how much this is worth? It's Casper's engagement gift to me.

"Casper and I are getting engaged soon. You've heard, haven't you? The house has been bought, and he truly loves me.

"Casper said he would give me the most romantic engagement gift and an unforgettable wedding. He said he'd make me the happiest woman in the world..."

Nova kept talking, but Eliza put in her earplugs, drowning out the noise. The world became quiet.

still wasn't done showing

Dillon walked

Nova?" Dillon looked at her, puzzled.

about her... I'll, I'll be going then."

He turned and placed the bouquet he was carrying on the nightstand next to Eliza. "Ma'am, these are from Mr.

then took out several beautifully wrapped small boxes. "Ma'am, these are the jewels Mr. Casper

black card. "This is Mr. Casper's card for you, no spending limit. You can buy whatever

her suicide. Widowhood was one thing, but if she died by suicide, it would have an immeasurable impact on the Welton family

want to be

hospital now." And those scars

just these on my wrist. I don't

tough spot, as this wasn't his call to make, "...I'll discuss it

the hospital, Dillon returned to

back in his chair,

with his hands in front, softly responding, "Madam

"What's the doctor's opinion?"

said the wounds on her arm are minor, but she

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