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."

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

and stood. "I'm heading out. You get some

her car. She fiddled with her phone for a bit before

a man's voice came from the other

this for you. I just can't stand

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

on the other end, was

She lifted her gaze towards the third-floor

Chelsea had recommended. She was greeted by a very young

mainly helps students 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, you graduated from the Art Academy of Falconridge and

knew

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,

boss

sign of the boss and felt uncertain.

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