His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 715

Casper just sat there, eyes narrowed, watching her without uttering a word.

Her eyes were red with urgency, and she blurted out, "Is Ms. Eliza... did she choke or something? I did all I could, don't hold it against me, please. In that moment, saving her life was all I could think of."

Even though Eliza was right there in the room, she heard every word Kate said loud and clear.

So, she threw herself into the river, just for Casper's benefit. Was she trying to play the hero, thinking she could make demands of Casper later? Kate sure had a few tricks up her sleeve.

"Casper, let Kate come in," Eliza's voice cut through the tension.

Casper paused briefly before stepping aside from the door. "Come on in, let's hear it."

As Kate walked past Casper, she made a show of sneezing. The room was cozy and warm, yet she pulled her coat tighter around herself, playing up her fragility.

"Ms. Eliza... oh, I mean, Mrs. Welton, I'm so relieved to see you're okay. My boat went out of control and crashed into yours, I was terrified, and I felt so guilty. I'm just glad you're alright."

Eliza's lips curved into a smile that didn't reach her eyes. "Kate, you've got quite the acting chops, don't you? Quite the performance."

on a look of hurt and disbelief, as if her good intentions were being dismissed. "My boat went haywire, I was worried sick about you, and jumped in to help. What did I do wrong? How am I

was when Casper should step in and speak

gaze was icy. "I think...

Kate: ...

She blinked, stunned.

do you really think you're that clever? I'll give you this, you've put a lot of effort into this charade, but frankly,

I saved you, and all I get is sarcasm? What's

narrowed with frustration. She turned directly to Casper "Casper, do you honestly think I'm pretending? I was genuine. Is this how you treat

a stretch. Do

to toss her out any

on bragging about her so-called heroics, as if they were

me first, then 'saved' me, and now you claim hero status? Besides, I can swim. Didn't need your

disdain, eyeing

but we're also calling the cops to hold you accountable for your

the victim backfired, leaving her humiliated. "I saved you, and you're calling the police? You're being

whose karma comes first," Eliza shrugged