His Destructive, Toxic Love

"Everything okay, Marian?" Eliza asked.

Marian looked worried as she glanced inside. "Ms. Nova has really stirred things up. That screen ornament was a gift from Mrs. Welton."

Indeed.

It was a wedding gift Audrey had given her and Casper. It had three-dimensional, double-sided embroidery, all stitched with pure gold thread, crafted by a renowned artist. It was worth a seven-figure sum. "Marian, just report this to Mr. Casper as it is so Nova can't pin it on you."

"That's exactly what I was thinking."

Eliza nodded. "Alright, I'll head to work then."Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

"Okay, ma'am."

After Eliza left, Marian called Casper and told him about what happened at home. He didn't say much, so she felt relieved and got back to her chores.

Eliza arrived at the lounge where she worked, stopping at the entrance in shock. How had the lounge, which was perfectly fine just yesterday, suddenly closed down? Was it for some emergency?

Aaron had found her this job, so she felt she should inform him. When Aaron heard the news, he was just as surprised. "Closed? When did this happen?"

"Today."

"Really?" He was taken aback since the lounge's owner hadn't mentioned anything to him. "Why don't you head back home, and I'll find out what's going on." "Alright, fine."

Aaron inquired about the situation from the lounge's owner and learned that the closure was related to Casper. However, the owner didn't go into detail about why Casper had bought the lounge. After thinking it over, Aaron called Casper. "Hello?"

"What's up?" Casper's voice was cool and detached.

Aaron took a deep breath. "You bought the lounge?"

"Are you trying to meddle in my affairs again?"

"Casper, I'm not meddling. Do you really have to push Eliza into a corner? She was not doing anything wrong and was just working to earn a living." Aaron was quite emotional.

Casper scoffed. "What, you think Eliza would starve with me?"

"That's not what I meant."

"Then what do you mean? Are you defending her? Or did she send you to question me?"

"She doesn't even know about this call." Aaron rubbed his temples. "Casper, I just wish you two could get along better."

"Our affairs are none of your concern." Casper hung up.

Aaron, frowning deeply, stared at the dark screen of his phone, feeling gloomy.

Carrying her harp, Eliza returned to the Welton family home. Casper sat on the sofa, his expression stern, while Nova cried bitterly.

When Eliza entered, Nova's crying intensified. "Casper, don't blame Eliza, it's my fault. I'll compensate, really. It has nothing to do with Eliza Nova's eyes were swollen from crying.

Casper's gaze at Eliza was icy and piercing. She glanced at the floor and instantly got it. Nova hadn't blamed the servants for breaking the screen ornament but had shifted the blame onto her.

Before Casper could speak, she said coldly, "I didn't break that screen."

"Eliza, it's okay. I've already spoken to Casper. Just admit your mistake, and he won't be angry."

Nova looked anxious. It seemed quite convincing.

Eliza's brows knitted together. "Nova, stop acting. Everyone in the house saw you break it."