His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Aaron was trying to get through to him, but Casper wasn't having any of it, scoffing, "Looks like you really care about her."

Aaron took a deep breath. No matter what he said, it seemed Casper wasn't going to listen. "Think whatever you want." He left, feeling defeated. Casper lit another cigarette, standing in a shadowy corner, puffing away. It was as if the weight of the world wouldn't lift the worry etched onto his face. Eliza got home around ten that night. Casper was lounging on the couch in the living room. She paused when she saw him.

"You're back so late." He straightened up, "Were you out on a date?"

"These are just my usual work hours."

"Met with Aaron?" His tone was icy.

Eliza saw no point in hiding it, "Yes, I did run into him."

"It seems like you two have been up to no good." He snorted coldly.

Eliza was already used to his sarcasm, and didn't bother to explain. She stood by the door for a moment longer. Casper said nothing more, making her uncomfortable as she changed her shoes. "I'm going upstairs."

She greeted Casper's cold demeanor with

take

kept her composure, "Then you should rest early. A glass of milk

"Ms. Nova, I'll take you

Nova's expression turned dark, as she muttered under her breath, "Take

Marian exchanged a look, shaking their

Casper returned to his room, Eliza was still in the shower. He stood outside the bathroom, hesitating to knock several times, but each time, he lowered his

seeing Casper standing

to tell you." He looked

hummed softly,

banquet tomorrow. I need you to come

marriage. He never saw her as presentable enough nor considered her

the lingo. You should take Nova. She's prestigious and versatile,