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.

silent for a moment. "Is there a

me as your father, I will always be that for you. Don't you know that family isn't bound by

Elisa to be teary-eyed. In the past several years of her marriage, her grandmother and father-in-law

then, Elisa chose to

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 have a

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

"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 allowed people to feel discomfort when he was around. Elisa kept her phone after

five minutes walking before reaching her destination. Elisa reasoned that since Mr. Wickam hadn't shown up

was still empty, so she reserved a seat

minutes later, Mr.

drove here as he was still in his formal

didn't seem aged at all. He aged gracefully

takes after him

saw Mr. Wickam entering. "Hi Dad...", Elisa greeted him after a moment

way 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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