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.

the perfect fit for the Welton family and

for your acknowledgment, Mr.

...

**The Welton Family Mansion**

a long business trip abroad, rolled her suitcase into

her phone

reach her, she dialed

and she hasn't been at the

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

and irritation. "Of course, I want to see her. Maybe we can have dinner together.

Casper hung up abruptly.

sudden end to the call, turned to Audrey, confused. "Mom, is Casper

you'll understand," Audrey said, shaking her head in

eyes

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

It seemed likely.

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

to stop her from causing a scene at the