His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Jeffrey's condition took a turn for the worse and he was rushed to the hospital once again. The doctor issued a critical condition notice.

The Welton family gathered yet again, with Aaron and Zach also present.

"I'm going in to see Grandpa," Casper said, making his way to the ward.

Jeffrey lay there, looking frail and worn. At ninety, with his body ravaged by illness, he longed for release more than anyone.

"Casper,"

," he called weakly, gesturing for his grandson to come closer.

Casper stepped forward, taking Jeffrey's hand. "Grandpa, don't worry, I'll do everything I can to save you."

Jeffery shook his head. "No need to save me."

"No, I will save you, no matter what it takes," Casper insisted, his eyes stinging with unshed tears. "I can't lose you."

"Listen, Casper, when I'm gone, you'll take over Welton International. It mustn't fall into outsiders' hands. That illegitimate child, initially..." Jeffrey coughed, struggling to breathe, "...initially, I wanted to acknowledge him, but your father, he's a mess too... cough, cough."

"Grandpa, let's not talk about this now. You should rest. I'll arrange for the blood immediately."

"Grandson... Casper..." Jeffrey coughed violently.

bolted out of the

his son's expression, asked, "Is your grandpa...

landed on the quietly standing woman. He rushed over, grabbing her arm.

Eliza protested, stumbling. "Let me

her to the blood draw room, leaning in close. "Grandpa's

said, despair in her eyes, her body growing cold. "If I give my

eyes clouded over with an unreadable emotion. "Grandpa... can't

managed a bitter smile. "If that's the

advantage of this? What right do you have to

immediately. You promised

more urgent. She didn't know

hands

his teeth

"Fine, I'll

but don't try anything

could I possibly do? She

Mercy Hospital. "Casper, Chelsea is on her way

in with you

draw."

twitched. The light cast a sinister

he ordered, finally