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.

mean to peek, but the name flashing

you said you weren't in touch privately, yet here you are with her number still saved..." Kate's name was glaring back at her. "... You're such a

had enough. She dashed to the curb and flagged

the call, rushing to stop Eliza, but he was

No sooner had he sat down than his

His tone was anything

voice was dripping with charm. "Oh, and by the way, isn't your

a huge international star, not

don't seriously think Welton International

a way to try to corner

was

I respect Welton International's clout, but you can't deny Allysha's pull, can you?

just looking to

way more appealing than dredging up

was too clever to start off with

if you don't reach out personally, I'm betting Allysha won't give Welton International

on