His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

His gaze swept over her face with detachment. It wasn't a warm look, but it wasn't exactly cold either-it was tinged with a crisp chill. He walked away, leaving Eliza standing alone, watching him disappear, a swirl of complex emotions rising within her. This distant Casper

was all too familiar to her. For some reason, a wave of anxiety hit her.

Just as Dillon was about to leave, she suddenly called out, "Dillon, wait a sec."

"Ms. Valerie, is something the matter?" Dillon turned around, his eyes maintaining a polite distance.

"Is he... upset?" she hesitated, searching for the right words.

"Mr. Casper is fine," Dillon replied with a polite nod, his tone neutral.

Watching Dillon and Casper leave, Eliza felt a tightness in her chest. Had she offended Casper? His expression had been grim, and his look almost predatory. She was distracted all day.

After work, as the office lights dimmed, she sat alone, staring blankly out the window, her mind a chaotic jumble of thoughts. Casper's moods were unpredictable. Would he come home tonight and suddenly erupt in inexplicable anger? "It's been a while."

she looked up to see a handsome face, reminiscent of a

surprise and detachment.

Had a hard time believing it..." Zach's face bore a smile that seemed friendly but was laced with

cold smirk playing on her

lightly, waving his hand. "Disappointment is too strong a word. I just find it... unwise for you and Casper to

concern, Mr. Zach." Eliza's tone was icy. She was

"Alright,

worth discussing, Mr. Zach?" Eliza's voice was cool, tinged

over a chair, and sat down, fixing his gaze on

moment, then looked up to meet Zach's gaze. She didn't respond and just

"You must have guessed it-your father's faked death and escape were much like your situation years ago. Ultimately, it's all because of Casper. The only way to completely break free from

driven to madness, could be as bad as Casper, if not worse. She did hate Casper, it's true. But she'