His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Faithe hopped out of the passenger seat first, making her way around to open the door for Casper. "Mr. Casper, we're here."

Casper glanced at Eliza. "We're here, let's get out."

He led the way, with Eliza following at a respectful distance.

Faithe sped up to catch up with her, whispering, "Mr. Manuel invited Mr. Casper over because he wants to hand over some of the paintings he's collected over the years. You should help Mr. Casper inspect them."

"Faithe, you brought the wrong person. You should've brought an art expert."

She wasn't an expert. She might not be helpful even if she knew a bit about art.

Rumor had it Manuel was from a royal lineage. His home was lavishly decorated, with famous paintings adorning every wall. Many unique antique vases seemed to have a lot of history.

Manuel came out to greet Casper with a wide smile. From a distance, he extended his hand. "Mr. Casper, it's been a long time. Your presence is an honor."

"Mr. Manuel, you're too kind."

Manuel recognized Faithe but not Eliza. As a man who had seen countless women, the first sight of such a beautiful woman made his gaze darken slightly. "And this is...?"

I brought her along to broaden

Her identity depended on who

next

barely managed a faint

she was about to politely shake his hand, Casper took it instead. Mr. Manuel, let's see your prized piece. Ms.

look."

and women alike could recognize such a look-lust, desire. He

Casper's voice brought him back to

Manuel chuckled, "Of

presented a landscape painting. Such masterpieces were rarely in private hands. Eliza's teacher had once borrowed a piece from

studied the original

close. .

painting, right?" Manuel positioned the painting. "This is a

he stepped aside to let Eliza look.

on this. I know Mr. Casper enjoys such things, so I'm willing to

were genuine, it

Manuel, how much are you planning to sell this painting to

Mr. Casper likes