His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

The next morning dawned bright and clear, with the rain finally stopping. The Welton family was still deep in mourning over Jeffery's passing, and the tension Tristan brought wasn't helping. Caroline came downstairs and saw Eliza heading out the door. "Off to work? Great, I'll join you."

"Are you going to Welton International today?"

"Just dropping by."

Just then, Casper made his way down the stairs. With a laid-back grace, he buttoned his cuffs, exuding an air of casual elegance. He didn't bother greeting anyone as he walked straight out. Caroline, unsure why he was moody, grabbed her bag. "Let's get going."

"Alright."

Their cars left the Welton estate one after the other. At a crossroads, Casper's car took a turn.

"Where's he off to?" Caroline asked Eliza, puzzled.

Eliza knew this route well; another intersection and a left turn would lead to the home she shared with Casper. A bitter feeling welled up inside her. "He might be picking up Nova for work."

Caroline immediately got it, scoffing, "Someone who never even went to college is working at Welton International? And the CEO is personally picking her up? That's a joke."

tried to curry favor. With

nor do I have the right to." Eliza clumsily explained their relationship, eliciting

make it work, why not divorce him? Is it the allure of being Mrs. Welton you can't give

for a long time. She coveted nothing. Divorcing

sought, Caroline pressed no further. When they arrived at Welton International's parking lot, Casper's car was already parked across from

car door opened,

supporting her arm. The care and affection he gave Nova was so evident that it pained Eliza to see. Blinking back the sting te in her eyes,

the

"Okay, sure."

circling around the cars towards the staff entrance. Nova glanced at Eliza's retreating figure, then said to

"Sure."

as the elevator doors were about to close, Casper pressed the button to hold them open. Nova entered, leaning on her crutches. As the elevator ascended, the confined

Casper would bring you back from the brink. Seems I wasn't

doing?" Eliza felt a chill run