His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

[Chelsea, I've snagged us a reservation at the top-floor restaurant at Falconridge Tower. Let's celebrate tonight, just the two of us,] Eliza said with a soft smile. Chelsea remembered it was Eliza's birthday. [It's your birthday today. We definitely need to celebrate.]

[Then... see you tonight.]

[Alright, see you tonight.]

Chelsea had gone out of her way to order Eliza's favorite Barbie-themed birthday cake. The doll looked stunning in a sparkling white dress with a tiny tiara, surrounded by colorful rainbow candies. The top-floor restaurant at Falconridge Tower was a spot reserved for the elite. When Eliza was younger, she used to come here often. But after returning to the Pinotti family, she hadn't been back. Chelsea placed a crown-shaped birthday hat on Eliza's head and lit the candles. "Come on, make a wish!"

Eliza clasped her hands together and closed her eyes. After making her wish, Eliza blew out the candles and noticed a man not far away.

Aaron was equally surprised and walked over. "What a coincidence. It's your birthday today?"

Aaron's sudden appearance took both Eliza and Chelsea by surprise.

"Are you here for dinner?" Chelsea stood up, her face adorned with a soft smile. "Today is Elle's birthday. We're celebrating."

Aaron's gaze lingered on Eliza for a moment. "I... I'll step out for a bit."

turned and walked

at Eliza. "Why

be something urgent," Eliza

had bought. Her eyes sparkled

for me," Eliza said gratefully, holding Chelsea's hand. "I just made a wish

teased, "You better not have wished for something crazy. If it comes true, it

course not! I

never find happiness herself. "I hoped you would find

life. And maybe have a

a chance for your health to improve. Once you and Casper are divorced,

had already lost trust in men. After the divorce,

this," she said, cutting a piece of cake and handing it

"Alright."

it off and stuffed it into her pocket. "Elle, I need to

"Okay."