His Destructive, Toxic Love

Sophie sighed gently. How could a child ever blame their mother? It was the struggles her mother faced that hurt the most.

"So, how did you sign the divorce agreement? What about the division of assets, custody, all that stuff? The Chase family's loaded; they can't just leave you with nothing and a kid to raise. Raising a child costs money, you know." Sophie's questions cut to the chase, grounded in the harshness of reality.

But Eliza hadn't discussed the divorce agreement with Casper. He had a team of top-notch lawyers, and she assumed they'd draft something fair.

"He probably won't fight me for custody. As for the assets, I never thought about taking his money."

After all those years of marriage, she had never taken his money. Now that they were divorcing, she was even less likely to. Besides, even if she wanted to, would he give it to her? That was doubtful. "Dividing assets in a divorce is all about conscience. If he's willing to give, take it," Sophie advised.

Eliza hadn't given it much thought. If he gave her anything, it would be for Brock's sake, not out of any guilt towards her. Saying you love someone is one thing; actually parting with real money is another. "If it's for Brock, I'll hold onto it for him," she forced a strained smile.

Sophie didn't push Eliza to attend a welcome party their classmates had organized. He figured she needed some time to think about her future.

Over the weekend, Eliza was called to Casper's lawyer's office.

"Ms. Eliza, here's your new ID, restoring your former status. Please take a look." As the lawyer handed her the ID, he also gave her a divorce agreement.

Eliza took it. The agreement was only two pages long. One page detailed the reason for the divorce: irreconcilable differences, beyond repair. The other listed the division of assets.

A 400-square-meter luxury apartment in the city center, three prime retail spaces, a luxury car worth millions, and a hundred million in cash. For Casper, these might be a drop in the ocean, but for Eliza, it was a shock. "Ms. Eliza, if you have no objections, please sign your name on the divorce agreement," the lawyer said, ready to address any concerns with Mr. Casper.

Eliza was momentarily stunned by

the assets allocated to her. The apartment in Falconridge's best neighborhood, over 400 square meters, valued at over a hundred and ten million. The three retail-

spaces in Falconridge's prime

commercial area, with primet

space

bringing in millions in annual rent. Altogether, they could easily generate ten million a year. The car and the hundred million in cash... How could he give her so much?

"Mr. Chase, are you sure there's no mistake with the assets allocated to me?"

The lawyer, thinking Eliza found it insufficient, quickly added, "Mr. Casper mentioned that if you find the distribution unfair, it can be renegotiated." "No, you misunderstand. It's... too much."

It was so much that she hesitated to

sign her name. The lawyer adjusted his glasses, puzzled by Eliza's

reaction He had handled manyNôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.

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divorce cases, and usually, the net

ended in bitter fights over

insufficient shares. This was the first time he'd seen someone claim they'd received too much.

"Ms. Eliza, considering Mr. Casper's wealth, you find this... too much?"

"The money he earns has nothing to do with me. wouldn't feel right taking it." She was uncertain whether to sign or not. She guessed that he was giving her so much because he didn't want Brock to have a hard time living with his less capable mother.