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.

out of

expression, asked, "Is your grandpa... not going to make

the quietly standing woman. He rushed over, grabbing her arm. "Come with me for a

Eliza protested, stumbling. "Let me

her to the blood draw room, leaning in close. "Grandpa's on the brink. You need to give

eyes, her body growing

eyes clouded over with an unreadable

smile. "If that's the

this? What right do you have to make demands? Eliza, I'm warning you, don't mess with me right

immediately. You

more urgent. She didn't know if she'd survive the

hands on

his teeth before

"Fine, I'll

but

could I possibly do? She

to go to Mercy Hospital. "Casper, Chelsea is on her

in with you for the

draw."

face twitched. The light cast a

him," he ordered,