His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

"Mrs. Welton, if you steer clear of men who have untoward intentions towards you, I might reconsider the divorce," he whispered, his lips softly brushing against her neck.

Eliza didn't believe him anymore. Hadn't he manipulated her countless times with his lies, making her obey and do things she didn't want to?

"Casper, you're completely untrustworthy. I will never believe you again. Ever."

His kisses stopped abruptly. "How am I untrustworthy? When have I ever broken a promise to you?"

"You said you'd let Robin go, but then you had Nova call the police. Was that keeping your word? Not only did you break your promises, but you also encouraged Nova to plagiarize others' work. You're in cahoots with her. Why should I agree to anything you say now?"

Casper was taken aback. He genuinely hadn't known about Nova calling the police beforehand. As for Nova plagiarizing someone else's work... Whose work was she accused of plagiarizing? "Clarify your accusation."

"Don't play dumb."

well have been trash. With Nova's posts online, it was highly unlikely Eliza could return to work. Even if she did,

he playing dumb? She dared to accuse him

too casual with your words. Have I given you too much

used his

his power to oppress her. He knew she was afraid of these very things. Indeed, she was terrified. She was as insignificant as an ant entirely at others' mercy. "Mr. Casper, you never truly intended to divorce me, did you? Since that's the case,

wanted her undying loyalty. Though her undying loyalty was no more, he still wanted to keep her tied to him. He attributed this to his obsession with her body, unwilling to let go of such

slender fingertips gently touched her quivering tips. Her pupils trembled

suddenly smiled.

all. If you put in some effort and make me comfortable

would she want Welton International? She couldn't bring herself to

Casper, maybe you should say that to Nova. She'd