His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 563

Dillon was momentarily stunned by the slap, blinking in disbelief at the woman in front of him. His eyes were red as he gripped her wrist, "Caroline, have you lost it? If we don't cough up the money, they're coming for you. What's more important, three hundred thousand dollars or your life?" "The debt is Luke's, not mine. What can they really do to me? Are they going to kill me? You just love to jump into things, always needing to meddle. Who do you think you are?"

Caroline was clearly upset, her words sharp but seemingly unaware of their sting. Dillon let out a bitter laugh, pain clear in his eyes as he mocked himself, "Right, who am I? Just a lovesick fool."

Caroline was caught off guard, about to respond, but Dillon was already walking away. She hurried after him, blocking his path, "Who are you mad at? Did I call you a fool?"

"I said it myself," he stopped, a self-deprecating smile hinting at his lips as if daring himself, "Satisfied?"

He brushed past her, heading for the car. Caroline stepped in front of him again, her voice edged with frustration, "Why are you so angry? What did I do?"

"Miss Caroline, I'm Dillon, with no name, no power, no money, no status. I'm nothing. But to say such things to someone who came to help you, where's your heart?"

mix of pain and disappointment as he forced

confusion and hurt flickering in her eyes. She wasn't blind to right and wrong, "I meant the debt is Luke's. Even if they don't get the money, they wouldn't dare touch me. Paying them off is

gamble, but can I?" His fingers trembled, pointing at his heart,

suddenly grabbed the front of his shirt, a rush of emotion rising in her chest, her eyes full of hope, "... I wouldn't understand unless you tell me. If

slender wrist, pulling her hand away,

car. Caroline stood outside for a

"Buckle up."

the car, straightforward yet with a hint of care. She nodded softly, pulling the seatbelt

thick with a mix of calm and awkwardness, as if waiting

"Dillon."

"Ms. Caroline."

instantly heightened. Caroline pressed her lips together, her tone softening,