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

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

me to decide." Casper's eyes darted around the room until they landed on the quietly standing woman. He rushed over, grabbing her arm.

me go, Casper," Eliza

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

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

dark eyes clouded over with an unreadable emotion. "Grandpa...

smile. "If that's the

snapped, "You want to take advantage of this? What right do you have to make demands? Eliza, I'm warning

Robin immediately.

request wasn't unreasonable, just more urgent. She didn't know if

hands on his

teeth before

I'll

away, but

your control. What could I possibly

is on her way to the hospital. Once she

with you for

draw."

The light cast a sinister

ordered,

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