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."

up her phone and sent Eliza a location. "Go

or I'll get mad." Chelsea stubbed out her cigarette, packed up the contract, and stood. "I'm heading out. You get some rest, drink some ginger tea, sweat it out,

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

man's voice came from the other

I just can't stand to see Elle

wasn't sure if what she was doing was right. Maybe, once Eliza knew the truth, she would blame her. Chelsea accepted

on the other end, was silent for

lifted her gaze towards the third-floor

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

the young girl said, smiling and revealing two cute little bunny teeth. "Ms. Eliza, you graduated

knew

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

boss

didn't see any sign of the boss and felt uncertain. She also wanted

doesn't come often. You'd be