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."

trash. With Nova's posts online, it was highly unlikely Eliza could return to work. Even if she did, she'd be met with pointing fingers, rumors, and sheer disdain that would drown her. It wasn't worth fretting

was incensed. Was he playing dumb? She dared

getting far too casual with your words. Have I given you too

only ever used his status,

she was terrified. She was as insignificant as an ant entirely at others' mercy. "Mr. Casper, you never truly intended

go. But his male pride and deep-seated jealousy made him reconsider. He didn't love her but wanted her undying loyalty. Though her undying loyalty was no more, he still

fingertips gently touched her quivering tips. Her pupils trembled as

suddenly smiled.

you put in some effort and make me comfortable in bed, handing over Welton International

International? She

say that to Nova. She'd probably be more eager to please