His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

"Everything okay, Marian?" Eliza asked.

Marian looked worried as she glanced inside. "Ms. Nova has really stirred things up. That screen ornament was a gift from Mrs. Welton."

Indeed.

It was a wedding gift Audrey had given her and Casper. It had three-dimensional, double-sided embroidery, all stitched with pure gold thread, crafted by a renowned artist. It was worth a seven-figure sum. "Marian, just report this to Mr. Casper as it is so Nova can't pin it on you."

"That's exactly what I was thinking."

Eliza nodded. "Alright, I'll head to work then."

"Okay, ma'am."

After Eliza left, Marian called Casper and told him about what happened at home. He didn't say much, so she felt relieved and got back to her chores.

Eliza arrived at the lounge where she worked, stopping at the entrance in shock. How had the lounge, which was perfectly fine just yesterday, suddenly closed down? Was it for some emergency?

this job, so she felt she should inform him. When Aaron heard the news,

"Today."

him. "Why don't you head back home, and I'll find out what's

from the lounge's owner and learned that the closure was related to Casper. However, the owner didn't go into detail

voice was cool and

deep breath. "You bought the

to meddle in my

have to push Eliza into a corner? She was not doing anything wrong and was just working

scoffed. "What, you think Eliza would starve

not what

defending her? Or did she send you to question

temples. "Casper, I just wish you two could get along

of your concern."

deeply, stared at the dark screen of his phone,

her harp, Eliza returned to the Welton family home. Casper sat on the sofa, his expression stern, while