His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 520

Just as Autumn was about to dive back into her work, she heard someone call from the door, "Autumn, there's a young man here to see you." "Thanks, I'll be right there." Autumn got up, but before she could head out, Manuel walked in. "Autumn," he greeted.

He wore a polite and understated smile, looking every bit the gentleman-calm and courteous.

"Manuel! I was just talking about you with Eliza. Come on in." Autumn waved him over with a warm grin. "And you brought gifts? You really shouldn't have."

Manuel gave a little smile. He was holding two gifts, one large and one small. Handing the smaller one to Autumn, he said, "This is for you. Hope you like it."

"How could I not?" Autumn said, accepting it eagerly. She noticed the more elegantly wrapped box in his hand and guessed with a playful smile, "And I bet this one's for Eliza?"

Manuel nodded, handing the gift to Eliza. "I wasn't sure what you'd like, so I asked the sales lady to help."

It was a gift box from a popular makeup brand. Eliza started to decline, but Autumn quickly took it for her. "Manuel really knows how to pick gifts. A thoughtful gift always brings joy, right, Eliza?" Autumn placed the gift box firmly in Eliza's hands, making it clear there was no returning it now. Eliza knew she'd have to find another way to return the favor later.

to do," Autumn said happily as she left with her gift, not forgetting to thank Manuel, "I love the gift, Manuel. Thank you!"

tonight?" Manuel

Saying she was busy might seem rude,

you have something

it feels awkward, you can bring your... ex-husband," he offered, still calm and composed.

probably doesn't have the

glancing at the

to do this. How much was it? Let me pay you

Are you really going to make a big deal out of it? Aren't we friends?" Though he smiled, there

en

a reason. Refusing outright would

you what, let me treat