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.

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

as you accept me as your father, I will always be that for you. Don't you

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 ordeal. "That

chose to keep that

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 trip coming along. I'm afraid I won't

Gareth? Instinctually, Elisa had the urge to refuse the meeting. Yet, she recalled back all the times her father-in-law supported her through

"Chicago."

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

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

empty, so she reserved a seat

ten minutes later, Mr.

plane and drove

he didn't seem aged at all.

takes after him in terms

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

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

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