His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

The privacy screen slid down, and Casper, tense and edgy, barked at the driver, "Turn around and head to Henderson Estate."

As soon as the car began to turn, Casper abruptly shouted, "Stop. You, get out."

His tone had shifted from gentle to ice-cold, his eyes hard as he gave the command. Eliza shot him a glance before opening the door and stepping out.

As always, one call from Nova, and he'd ditch her without a second thought. Early in their marriage, Eliza used to cry, throw fits, and angrily demand why he treated her this way. Now? She was used to it. It didn't matter anymore.

Standing by the roadside, she tried to hail a cab. But after a long wait, nothing came by. A white BMW pulled up next to her, the window rolling down to reveal Zach's face.

"Fancy meeting you here," he said, sliding off his sunglasses with a grin.

Eliza didn't want to engage. She looked down at her phone, trying to book a ride.

Zach got out of the driver's seat, hands casually shoved into his pockets, and sauntered to Eliza. "Tough spot to catch a cab, huh? Let me guess, Casper ditched you again? He went off to see... Nova?" "Zach, stay away from me," she said, disgust evident in her voice.

he looked amused. "Hey, this is

"No, thanks."

through in there? Was it suicide or murder?" Zach's tone was casual, but his eyes were locked onto Eliza's face. "I know a lot

Zach. He was just

couldn't hold back any longer, and

still using my dad's death to mess with me? What do you want

flexed his jaw, and after a moment of shock, a smile cuded up on his lips. "Do you think your brother's life is all good now that he's out? Nova can accuse him of

"So what?"

pointed at himself, his

we share a

your father's downfall, don't you

If

stepped closer, his hands gripping her shoulders. "Don't push me

me." She shoved Zach away like he was something dirty. "I don't believe