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."

each word. She'd do whatever he

life was already a wreck, and she could only swallow any more resentment. She bit down hard on her palm until blood dripped

hand away from her teeth. "Doesn't it hurt? You're

removed her hand from her

bring the

her tears falling like broken

first aid kit without

her palm. "It'll hurt. Just hang in there. If you

pain. When the

still, it'll

I don't want you here.

bandage, his gaze on her calm, almost indifferent. "Get some rest. Report

bedroom door closed,

sky, crying all night long. Several times, she thought of jumping

many people she couldn't

leave

behind.

couldn't be

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