His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 523

known, she would've taken him somewhere fancy for dinner today.

She barely glanced at him before turning away. With a casual lift of her hand, she picked up the hefty gift box Manuel had left on top of the shoe cabinet and scanned it with her phone. The price tag was no joke. This wasn't something a simple dinner could settle. If she'd "Did he give you this?" the man suddenly asked.

Eliza smirked slightly, "Yeah."

"If you need anything, just let me know. Even if you don't want to tell me, I've given you my card. You can buy whatever you need. What can't we afford that you've got to take his gifts?"

Casper, being a man, had his possessiveness. He just didn't think Eliza should be accepting gifts from Manuel.

Eliza couldn't be bothered to explain. Hugging the gift box, she headed back to the bedroom. Just as she was about to close the door, Casper blocked it with his hand, his tone softening, "Are you really not going to talk to me?" "With your temper, Mr. Casper, how could I dare?" she replied with a slight pout, avoiding his gaze.

"My temper?" He chuckled, genuinely amused by the accusation.

I won't argue. If I haven't eaten, that's on me. You going out to eat is your choice. Who you eat with and whose gifts you accept your

frustrated, but he kept his cool, staying a respectful distance away.

want to get into it.

being on her

like she was hiding it-it just happened. He'd had a long, busy day without a meal, and deep down, she did feel a bit sorry for him. But before she could voice any sympathy, his stormy

you think you are, that's what you

was definitely pushing

surgery is set up. Don't worry, the sanatorium will keep tabs on everything. Plus, I'm

he suddenly jetting

She held her phone, contemplating sending him a "drive safe" text. After much second-guessing,

that hard. She decided she'd wait until he got back from Africa to sort

Casper was in