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.

I help you secure this contract, will you let my

don't even ask what I'll have you do. Why're you

I'm sure you already dug into Mr. Gillum's

To spell it out would

calm, her emotions hard

complex, and suddenly stood up. "I hope

also hope you won't go

scoffed and turned towards his

the Welton

wasn't important, but she had to verify whether who

heart, she called

voice came through, filled with self-reproach. "I didn't keep an eye on him. The neighbor got hurt badly, and

compensation. Don't worry, Healy,

handle it."

"Chelsea, Casper knows."

5

"Has he intervened? That

a partnership, he'll let Robin go,"

end, barely audible.