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."

was highly unlikely Eliza could return to work. Even if she did, she'd be met with pointing fingers, rumors, and sheer

dared to accuse him of pretending to be

casual with your words. Have I given you too

only ever used his

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,

Though her undying loyalty was no more, he still wanted to keep her tied to him. He attributed this to his obsession with her

slender fingertips gently touched her quivering tips. Her pupils trembled as she looked

suddenly

I'm not playing dumb at all. If you put in some effort and make me comfortable in bed,

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

to Nova. She'd probably be