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

noticing his son's expression, asked, "Is your grandpa... not going to make

landed on the quietly standing woman. He rushed over,

go, Casper," Eliza protested, stumbling. "Let me

close. "Grandpa's on the brink. You need to give him

eyes, her body growing

eyes clouded over with an

managed a bitter smile. "If that's the case, I

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

Robin immediately.

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

paced, hands on

teeth

I'll have

but don't

under your control. What could

"Casper, Chelsea is on her way to the

with you

draw."

Casper's face twitched. The light cast a sinister shadow

he ordered, finally making the

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