His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Eliza tried to lighten the mood, hoping to sidestep the issue.

Amaya, however, was having none of it. "He's always at home; there's no way he has a girlfriend. Definitely not."

Eliza just smiled, opting not to continue the conversation.

Not far off, Faithe and Casper's eyes were glued to Eliza.

"Mr. Casper, do you think she can land the contract?"

Faithe had her doubts about Eliza's abilities. Sure, Eliza had some connections, but the stakes here were much higher than just knowing the right people.

"If she wants that million, she'll move mountains to get it done."

Eliza had a tenacious streak. Casper didn't know why she needed the million, but it seemed urgent.

Casper, with all the competition today, are you sure she

to his son. And his son, David, had once been head over heels for Eliza. The Simmons family adored Eliza. Why wouldn't they reward her with this piece

headed outside, and Faithe quickly

family chit-chat, Amaya called her son over. "David, it's been ages since you and Eliza last caught up. Why don't you two chat? I'll go check on your dad; don't let him get too carried away

smiles, nudged her son to sit beside

a mix of helplessness and embarrassment. "Excuse my mom,

Amaya told me the land Carter owned has been transferred

engage in some small talk first. A bit about the past, a bit about

here today

glanced at the eager businessmen around," know many are eyeing it, but Welton International is

International now?" He realized Eliza's visit wasn't social; it was

much." She didn't

largest auction base in Falconfidge, and your land is in a prime spot. So... would

and pretty face, and he smiled lightly. "Since Welton International is interested,