His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Casper was totally baffled. Hadn't she been all fired up during their spat?

"I..."

"What do you mean 'I'? If you've been involved with her, then you're having a hard time letting go, right?" Eliza's mood had taken a nosedive, her lips twisted in frustration. "It's clear that this Kate is quite the looker."

"No, that's not it, I..." How did he get dragged into this mess? "...Sweetheart, how about we focus on picking the style for the photo shoot?"

"You go ahead and choose."

Eliza knew her irritation partly came from Renee, but if she was honest, the other part was from her own insecurities.

As a woman, she understood all too well how tempting someone like Kate could be-gorgeous and savvy, a tough combination to resist.

At the photo studio earlier, the way Kate's eyes lingered on Casper, openly filled with greed and flirtation, got under her skin.

Casper had chased after her, gently holding her arm and trying to soothe her. "Don't let someone who doesn't matter get under your skin. It's just not worth it."

Eliza was about to retort when Casper's phone buzzed.

to peek, but the name flashing on the screen set

are with her number still saved..." Kate's name was glaring back at her. "... You're such a liar, a

enough. She dashed to the curb and

don't leave..." Casper hung up the call, rushing to stop Eliza, but he was a heartbeat too late-the taxi had

down

was

you come get me? Cole left me stranded because of some work emergency, and I've twisted my ankle. Could you help me out?" Kate's voice was dripping with charm. "Oh, and by the way, isn't your company Welton International trying to get Miss Allysháras a spokesperson? I hear it's not going well. Just so you know, Allysha and I are

not easy to get

Welton International can't

to corner

was about

"Of course, I respect Welton International's clout, but you can't deny Allysha's pull, can

value of a win-win situation. I'm just looking to

cents was way more appealing

too clever to start

Allysha won't give Welton International any

something on the