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."

sent Eliza a location. "Go to this place tomorrow. Someone will meet

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

car. She fiddled with her phone for a

a man's voice came from

I just can't stand

what she was doing was right. Maybe, once Eliza

end, was silent for a

the phone. She lifted her gaze

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

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

knew she was

can choose one-on-one sessions or groups of three or five, with different

boss

see any sign of the boss and felt uncertain. She also wanted to

often. You'd be lucky to