His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 469

Susan had just seen the news from Oak Falls and was instantly gripped by fear. She bolted to Ronan's place for safety.

When Ronan learned the whole story, he didn't hold back. He gave her an earful, and not without reason. He wasn't so much worried about Susan as he was about himself.

Casper wasn't just any guy. The woman Susan had wronged wasn't merely his ex-wife; she was also the mother of his son.

"How could you be so reckless? If someone had died, how would you make it right? Have you lost your mind? The Torres and the Welton families just started doing business together, and you're already losing your cool..." Ronan fumed, pacing with his hands on his hips, nearly forgetting the half-eaten steak on his plate. Wasn't this ruining his big opportunity?

"...So what if he still has ties to his ex-wife? To climb to the top, to be the lady of a leading household, you need to turn a blind eye. And you couldn't even manage that, resorting to drugging? Where did you even get such a substance?" Susan hadn't wanted to resort to drugging herself. But Casper had pushed her too far. She'd lost her temper in the moment.

"Someone gave it to me."

"Someone gave it to you? Who would give you such a thing?" Ronan eyed his daughter skeptically. "Have you gotten involved with some shady characters?"

"No," Susan murmured, her lips tight, barely daring to breathe. "It was Aaron who gave me the drug. He used to be a doctor, said the drug wouldn't show up in any tests. Little did I know he was deceiving me."

If she ever saw him again, she swore she'd slap him hard.

and impulsive daughter, didn't know what to say. All he could hope for was that Casper wouldn't be

*Ding dong.*

The doorbell rang.

back, scared. "Dad, is

it?" Ronan, calming himself slightly, got up

stood outside, bowing respectfully. "Mr. Ronan, Mr. Casper sent me to escort Ms. Susan back to the Welton Estate. Is

asleep. Maybe

so?" Dillon didn't seem to take the hint to leave. "Would you mind waking her up, then? It

Ronan frowned in displeasure,

already tried

Without wanting to be

something urgent?"

you could please fetch her." Dillon's polite yet insistent smile left no room for

grunt, Ronan went back inside. "Susan, Casper is here to take

to go

his voice. "Ms. Susan, it would be unfortunate to make Mr.

if I'm sick, it's

tone was firm and