Her eyes turned red as she glared at Casper standing before her. "You stopped the project because my mom's health finally met your requirements. You don't need her to wake up, do you?" "Casper, you're despicable and shameless. You're worse than an animal," she spat out, her voice filled with pain.

He grabbed a tissue to cover his bleeding wound, looking down at her. "The Pinotti family owes her this."

"Do we owe her everything? Doesn't she owe us anything?" Her voice cracked as she screamed, years of pent-up injustice crashing over her.

She felt like she was about to snap and wanted to lash out violently.

Eliza stumbled back and collapsed onto the floor. "Murderers, you're all just murderers."

"Can't handle it?" He crouched down, meeting her eyes. "Eliza, only you can save your mom now. If you're willing to work at Welton International..."

"So, if I go to Welton International, you'll let my mom live without taking her organs?" Her lips trembled uncontrollably.

She could take the bullying and agree to all his demands as long as he spared her mother. "Casper, my mom is innocent. You can't do this to her."

"I promise you," he said softly, not sounding particularly sincere.

But what else could she ask for?

"Fine, I'll go." She shut her eyes in despair. "I'll work at Welton International."

got weaker with each word. She'd

hand into her mouth. Her life was already a wreck, and she could only swallow any more resentment. She bit down hard

from her

removed her

the first aid

like broken beads. She had no dignity

kit

and poured it directly onto her palm. "It'll hurt. Just hang in there. If you really can't stand it, bite

the alcohol touched her wound, she couldn't help

still, it'll be

you here.

bandage, his gaze on her calm, almost indifferent.

bedroom door closed, Eliza

crying all night long. Several times, she thought of jumping from the second floor, head first, but

many people she couldn't

leave

behind.

be

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