His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

"Please, make sure you get me what I need ASAP. That's the real priority here," she said, wiping her swollen eyes. "Mr. Zach, maybe one day I'll agree to work with you, but only if you're not just using me. You also need to make sure I have a way out."

Zach chuckled, a mix of arrogance and something a bit twisted. "My dear Eliza, we're partners in this. It's not about using anyone. I would never let you get hurt."

"That's what I hope."

Eliza walked past Zach.

Aaron stepped out of his car, his eyes fixed on her. "Eliza."

"Aaron," Eliza walked up to him. "You've been such great help today. You should head back and get some rest."

"As a friend, it's the least I can do." He pressed his lips together gently. "I'm heading back to Martin Hospital. If you ever find it unbearable at Welton International, come and find me. I could arrange a job for you."

"Thank you, Aaron. I still owe Casper money. He won't let me off easily."

Rose had passed away. But debts didn't just disappear with a person.

Aaron nodded slightly, not saying much more. "You and Chelsea should head back home early. Send me a message when you get home, so I don't worry."

"Okay."

Eliza slumped into Chelsea's car,

massaged Eliza's temples. "Go home and get some good sleep. We

thank you for being here with me." Eliza held Chelsea's

"Try

drove Eliza back to her studio apartment and watched

company had granted her a week. She had planned to use this week

next day,

been some mistake, but after an apologetic explanation from HR, she learned it

she was on the brink of

Barely a suitcase full. She returned to her

finished unpacking, Eliza received a

from your aunt. Come to Falconridge Hotel. I'm here for a meeting,

was signed

Aaron said he was at the Falconridge Hotel for a meeting, so she didn't think much of it and grabbed her bag to leave. Aaron, who had received a similar message just before Eliza,

"Aaron."