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."

signed, Chelsea put it away. She picked up her phone and sent Eliza a location.

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

contract, quickly returned to her car. She fiddled with her

came from the

I just can't stand to see

what she was doing was right. Maybe, once

the other end, was

phone. She lifted her gaze towards

to the art studio Chelsea had

about to enter college 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,

never knew she

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

your boss

sign of the boss and felt uncertain. She also wanted to thank him personally for

be lucky to ever