His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

"You can get another wife, but you only get one grandfather. Can't you wrap your head around that? If you can't see this clearly, how can I ever trust you with Welton International?"

Casper stayed silent. Finally, he mumbled, "I'll go ask Aaron."

Eliza was so quiet. It was like she wasn't even there.

A nosy relative drifted over to her, trying to make conversation. "Eliza, I heard your blood has some kind of special antibody. It looks like saving Grandpa is up to you. Once he's cured, make sure Casper gives you a big reward."

"Those antibodies only show up if you're pregnant. Look at Eliza. She's so skinny. Does she look pregnant to you?" Another relative chimed in.

"Maybe it's just too early, and she's not showing yet. Right, Eliza?"

Eliza didn't say a word.

The voices moved away but were still close enough to hear. "What's the point of talking to her? She's like a piece of wood. The family matters aren't her call. Casper decides whether she donates blood or antibodies."

"Don't talk nonsense."

and he didn't even want her. If she weren't somewhat useful, we wouldn't have let her marry into the family. If she actually saves Jeffrey, Casper might even give her

all the gossip. In the eyes of the Welton family,

Jeffrey Welton. All sorts of theories popped up, all very convincing,

had

her, and countless more

came running out. He saw Eliza still standing at the hospital entrance and caught

it was raining just like this-it wasn't too heavy or too light. People say getting married in the rain means the marriage is

"Superstition."

and blinked. "When are you planning to use

pregnant?" he asked irritably, loosening his tie, revealing a hint

rain grew heavier, and the wind blew everything into disarray, including

home." He

up at Casper's somewhat gloomy

meet someone too good-looking when you're young. It could ruin you. She didn't believe it at

"When I'm dead."

intention of