His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

It sounded promising.

But... Eliza didn't want to be a burden to anyone.

"Does your friend know about my relationship with Casper? I'm worried..."

"My friend just got back from abroad, so he doesn't play by these local rules." Chelsea handed the contract to Eliza. "Look, I brought the contract. Have a read, and if it feels right, you should sign it."

The opportunity had come out of nowhere. After the initial excitement, Eliza couldn't help feeling a bit melancholic. "The terms are good, it's just..."

"What's there to worry about?" Chelsea pulled out a cigarette, placed it between her lips, and lit it. Her slender fingers held the cigarette in a captivating and cool way.

She took a drag and slowly exhaled a plume of gray smoke. "Does Casper still have that much control?"

"He's your friend, after all," Eliza said calmly.

Chelsea handed the contract to Eliza. "He doesn't have much leverage over Casper, so don't worry."

"So, should I... sign it?"

"Yeah."

away. She picked up her phone and sent Eliza a location.

up the contract, and stood. "I'm heading out. You get some rest, drink some ginger tea, sweat

her car. She fiddled with her

a man's voice came from the

you. I just can't stand to see Elle

once Eliza knew the truth,

end, was

the phone. She lifted her gaze towards the third-floor

day, Eliza went to the art studio Chelsea had recommended. She was greeted by

improve their drawing skills so they can get good results in their upcoming exams," the young girl said, smiling and revealing two cute little bunny teeth. "Ms. Eliza, you graduated from the Art Academy of Falconridge and are the

knew she

up. You can choose one-on-one sessions or groups of three or five, with different commissions." Eliza

boss not

boss and felt uncertain. She

often. You'd be lucky to ever