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."

her phone and sent Eliza a location. "Go to this place tomorrow. Someone

stood. "I'm heading out. You get some rest, drink some ginger tea, sweat it out, and don't catch a cold."

quickly returned to her car. She fiddled with her phone for a bit before dialing a number.

a man's voice came from the other

doing this for you. I just can't

doing was right. Maybe, once Eliza knew the truth, she

on the other end, was silent for

the phone. She lifted

Chelsea had recommended. She was greeted by a

their drawing skills so they can get good results in their upcoming exams," the young girl said, smiling

never knew she

you can start working today. Later, some students will sign up. You can choose one-on-one sessions or groups of three or five, with different commissions." Eliza nodded, looking

boss not

and felt uncertain. She also wanted to thank him personally

often. You'd be lucky to ever bump