His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

"He hurt your neighbor. They called the police, and now Robin's arrested," he said casually, a slight smirk tugging at the corners of his lips.

Eliza clenched her fists tightly. "What exactly are you trying to say?"

Casper looked at her with amusement. "Eliza, you know I don't like it when you challenge me like this."

"Just get to the point. What do you need me to do?"

He appreciated her sharpness. "I've nearly sealed the deal I had with Daniel a few days ago, and there's a business dinner tomorrow. I've got another deal to discuss with Mr. Gillum. Accompany me, make a show of it, secure the contract, and I'll let you meet your brother."

Eliza's eyes narrowed, her gaze cold.

What did he think of her now?

The previous deal with Daniel happened because of Elliza's college friend, Renee. It was a favor between classmates. And this?

"Mr. Casper, at least tell me who this Mr. Gillum is. His wife isn't another one of my classmates, is she?"

"No."

But to Eliza, it didn't matter whether it was true. Nor did it matter to Casper. What mattered was that Eliza agreed, which meant he was halfway to success.

this contract, will you let

"You don't even ask what I'll have you

with terms, I'm sure you already dug into Mr. Gillum's background. You spare no expense, and I, as a woman, naturally have my own

To spell it out would

calm, her emotions hard

expression complex, and suddenly stood up. "I hope you won't disappoint

hope you won't go back on your word

and turned towards

later, the car left the Welton Estate. He probably headed to

had to verify

nervous heart, she called

voice came through, filled with self-reproach. "I didn't keep an eye on him.

compensation. Don't worry, Healy,

handle it."

"Chelsea, Casper knows."

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this, Chelsea quickly asked, "Has he intervened?

if I help him secure a partnership, he'll let Robin go,"

other end, barely audible. "Do you