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 reason for

me as your father, I will always be

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 means a lot to

chose to keep

we grab some afternoon tea? You see, I won't be here for long due to a business

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

"Chicago."

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 sending out the address. She

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

so she reserved a

minutes later, Mr.

have just stepped off the plane and drove here as he was still in his formal

seem aged at all.

after him in terms of

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

to Elisa and made himself comfortable at the seat she had

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