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.

and fell silent for a moment. "Is there a reason for this call?", she replied to

As long as you accept me as your

in her father-in-law's tone, that was gentle and caring, that caused Elisa to be teary-eyed. In the past several years of her marriage, her grandmother and father-in-law were the only people who supported her through the whole

to

any chance you are free today? Why don't we grab some afternoon tea? You see, I won't be here for long due to a business

She didn't quite understand the spontaneity to meet up all of a sudden. Is this some 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

"Chicago."

don't you pick a location? I'll have my driver send me there" quipped Mr. Wickam. Jerry always had a gentle demeanour on him, and never once

spent five minutes walking before reaching her destination. Elisa reasoned that since Mr. Wickam hadn't shown up yet, traffic was probably to blame.

was still empty, so she reserved

minutes later,

drove here as he was

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

takes after him in terms

Elisa stood up when she saw Mr. Wickam entering. "Hi Dad...", Elisa greeted him after a moment of

him. He walked over to Elisa and made himself comfortable at the

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