Chapter 716

“I’m sure you know there’s an auction event tomorrow night, and I need a gown for that. If I didn’t go shopping today, I wouldn’t have enough time to get it,” Eloise said as she took the cup of tea handed to her by the housekeeper. She blew into the cup and took a sip while glancing briefly at her husband.

“What thief? That’s Elizabeth…” He paused as if realizing that saying this name out loud at home would only cause a problem. Even though he wanted to bring Elizabeth back as soon as possible, he needed to take it slow.

Since he could bring his son back, he knew Eloise would make a scene if he brought Damian’s mother home, too. If word got out, it would only affect their family and the company’s reputation.

“Fine, fine. I forgot that Arianna had another card with her.” Joseph waved and turned to Arianna. He extended his hand toward her, “Arianna, give me your card.”

“Why?” Arianna asked wide-eyed, obviously confused by his request.

“Since your mother froze all our cards, mine i