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."

car, exhausted. Her head

gently massaged Eliza's temples. "Go

for being here with me." Eliza held Chelsea's hand, feeling a sense of

"Try to get

watched her go upstairs before leaving

tormented by nightmares all night. She had requested bereavement leave, and the company had granted her a week.

next

vacate her apartment. She thought there had been some mistake,

again. Whenever she was on the brink of despair, he pushed her

suitcase full. She returned

finished unpacking,

some things from your aunt. Come to Falconridge Hotel. I'm

signed

Hotel for a meeting, so she didn't think much of it

"Aaron."