His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 536

"It's only natural," he said, not worried about her ability to adapt. It was her well-being that concerned him.

"Once you get to Falconridge, shoot me a text."

"Okay," she said with a gentle nod.

The next morning, Eliza was back in Falconridge. After a weekend with Brock, she was on a flight to France. One of her paintings had snagged an international award, along with a hefty cash prize, and the organizers wanted her there to accept it. Luckily, Juan was there too. Having not traveled abroad in ages, she saw this as a chance to unwind.

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In a chic little boutique, Juan was draping dress after dress on Eliza. Eyeing the price tags, she felt it was overkill.

"No need to splurge on something so pricey. It's just an award ceremony-such a waste."

"This isn't just any award; it's the famous Twin Vision Award. You're the only gold medalist. Going in a T-shirt and jeans? You'd be embarrassing not just yourself but the whole country."

had no comeback.

handed her a simple white dress, cleverly designed to hide her slightly rounded tummy. It had an ethereal vibe,

"Try this one on."

for wearing clothes well. Even a dress demanding

with it." Juan moved to pay, but Eliza held him back, "I'll take care

the way to France? Do you think I'm

assistant, "Go ahead.ovel.ne

didn't press the issue. In the mirror, the dress made her look like a budding starlet. "Will you come with me to the award

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be quite the event, with singers and all. Honestly,

like gold dust. Even Eliza, the award winner, only got one

call the committee for an extra

could work." Juan took his card back and

to share in her triumphs. Used to being on her own, she viewed things with a detached calm

a significant