Chapter 75

To select a mistress, one must not only evaluate her talents, but her family history as well.

A slob like Elisa Benett who is just skilled at being a full-time wife is far from ideal!

The next day, Elisa went to work in the law firm as usual. However, Jennifer's attitude towards her seemed to fare worst.

In retrospect, Elisa wasn't concerned by her presence since they didn't share the same office.

At the end of her shift, she received an unexpected call.

Elisa was down cast as soon as she recognized the caller ID.

Oh no, this number...

She hesitated for a moment, but eventually picked up the phone. "Hello, Mr. Wickam." Eliza greeted politely.

There was a pause from Jerry, followed by a weary sigh. "What is with the change of formality?" he responded.

moment. "Is there a reason

two of you, you're still family. As long as you accept me as your father, I will always be

several years of her marriage, her grandmother and father-in-law were the only people who supported her through the whole ordeal. "That means a lot to me...

to keep that term

free today? Why don't we grab some afternoon tea? You see, I won't be here for

sort of effort to persuade her into reconciling things with Gareth? Instinctually, Elisa had the urge to refuse the meeting. Yet, she recalled back all the times her father-in-law supported her through these years. After a moment of hesitation, Elisa responded, "Where can we meet?" "Can

"Chicago."

on him, and never once allowed people to feel discomfort when he was around. Elisa kept her phone after

since Mr. Wickam

was still empty, so she reserved

ten minutes later, Mr. Wickam

and drove here as

close to fifty, he didn't seem aged at all. He aged gracefully and maintained

takes after him in terms of

of a forced habit, Elisa stood up when she saw Mr. Wickam entering. "Hi Dad...", Elisa greeted

her way before closing the door behind him. He walked over to Elisa and made himself comfortable at the seat she had reserved. "No need

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