His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 474

Dillon froze for a moment, words escaping him. Caroline's eyes narrowed. "Can't handle it?"

Keeping secrets had never been a problem for him. But deep inside, a sense of guilt gnawed at him. Guilt mixed with helplessness was a brutal combination, making him feel like he was roasting over an open flame. In the end, though, he was powerless. "I can... I can do it."

"Get out of the car," Caroline said in a chilly tone.

Dillon opened the door and stepped out, then gently closed it behind him. The car sped off without a hint of hesitation. His face darkened, and he let out a small sigh. Some things were just beyond his control, no matter how much he wished otherwise. Raising his hand, Dillon slapped himself, just as Casper was getting out of his own car.

"Whoa, what's up with Dillon? Hitting himself?"

Dillon quickly pulled himself together and approached. "Mr. Casper."

"I just saw Caroline leave. You two... had a spat?" Casper asked, tilting his head to get a better look at Dillon's downcast face.

"Mr. Casper, I wouldn't dare argue with Ms. Caroline. You must be joking."

an eyebrow and chuckled. "It's not often I

jokes. I have something serious to report," Dillon said, eager to change

this was going. With his hands in his pockets, he started walking inside, his

and jumped from a window. Luckily, it wasn't a high fall, so she survived but broke her leg. The meds, though, messed up her organs and nerves. She's physically wrecked and

lightly. "Is

marriage for her to the

North City... wasn't he known to have Down syndrome? Ronan really was some father. "And his wife

birth to her. She can't control Ronan's decisions. Even if she disagreed, no one would listen to her." Casper

stepped closer, continuing, "Ronan's business dealings with Welton International are at a critical stage.

to

Dillon replied, knowing exactly what Casper meant. Any misstep now, and the Torres Group would be in deep trouble. "Don't worry, I'll

hurried into Eliza's room.

peacefully, like a modern-day Sleeping Beauty. He gently kissed her forehead

recounting the

her