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 the Welton family

your acknowledgment,

...

**The Welton Family Mansion**

back from a long business trip abroad, rolled her suitcase into

her phone

reach her, she dialed

she hasn't been at the office. What's

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

tone shifted to one of 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 meeting.

Casper hung up abruptly.

turned

up the news online, and you'll understand," Audrey said, shaking her head in disappointment. She felt so let down

Caroline's eyes widened

Nova's engagement. "He's really getting engaged to Nova? Has

It seemed likely.

up on managing her son. "Well, it's for the best. Eliza leaving him means she can

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