His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

**The Welton Family**

Tristan and Nova had a little business discussion.

He promised Nova that if she handed over 10% of Falconridge Department Store shares, owned by the Henderson family, he'd ensure her engagement to Casper would go off without a hitch.

Nova agreed without much fuss. In her eyes, shares in a department store, no matter how valuable, couldn't compare to having Casper, a real cash cow. Besides, those shares weren't exactly hers to begin with; it was like giving away borrowed goods.

Pleasing Tristan would mean she could strut around the Welton family with more confidence in the future.

With the transfer document in hand, Tristan also took it upon himself to pick the venue for the engagement party. He even nailed down the date - the 18th of this month.

"Thank you, Mr. Welton. I really love the venue," Nova said, both flattering and polite.

Tristan, still eyeing the Henderson family's piece of land, was considerate towards Nova. "We're almost family now. This is what a father should do."

"Mr. Welton, don't worry. Once I'm a part of the Welton family, what belongs to the Henderson family will naturally become part of the Welton family," Nova said, pouring him a cup of coffee, "and naturally, it becomes yours."

Tristan really appreciated Nova's sensibility and tact. She was leagues ahead of Eliza in that department.

truly are the perfect fit for

you for your acknowledgment, Mr.

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**The Welton Family Mansion**

suitcase into the mansion. The first order

her

to reach her, she

I can't get through to Eliza, and she hasn't been at the office.

you're already looking for her? Skip the jet lag?" Casper's

worry and irritation. "Of course, I want to see her. Maybe we can have dinner together. What's wrong with that?" "I've got a

Casper hung up abruptly.

puzzled by the sudden end to the call, turned to Audrey, confused.

the news online, and you'll understand," Audrey said, shaking her head in disappointment. She felt so let down that she couldn't sleep

eyes widened

"He's really getting engaged to Nova? Has he lost his mind? He's not even

It seemed likely.

it's for the best. Eliza leaving him means she can finally have

Eliza, Caroline was left worrying. She guessed Eliza was probably locked up to stop her from causing a scene at the engagement party. It made the