His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Eliza shrugged nonchalantly. "It's just a job. Doesn't matter if I like it or not."

"I think you have the right skills to do great here. If you don't like it, I can move you to another department."

"This is fine."

She didn't even glance at the salary or stock options and just signed her name on the dotted line.

After signing, she handed the contract back to Casper. "I'll start as soon as I get my son settled in daycare."

"There are plenty of daycare options in Falconridge, both boarding and day programs, and of varying quality. If you need help, I could..."

Eliza cut him off. "No need, I can manage on my own." She wasn't rich, but she wasn't that strapped for cash either.

He handed her a card. "Use this for the kid's tuition."

"I don't need it," she said, her voice steady and cold.

he said. He just wanted to help

can take care of

you so hostile towards me?" he asked, feeling

nothing

Brock wasn't his kid. But he wanted to be kind to Eliza, and

matter if it's my business or not. Can't I just help

your own future kids," she

then. He pocketed the card angrily, grabbed his jacket, and

him, and played a bit before heading out. Falconridge had the best educational

she finally bit the bullet and chose an expensive private daycare that offered

young, and she didn't want to compromise on his upbringing. She stood at the corner of the street and flagged

he

said, her face mostly calm but with a hint

His face was a mix of worry and reproach. "How could you? Did he threaten you? Tell me, I'll

was always so calm and