His Destructive, Toxic Love

"Who told you Casper was dead?" Caroline shoved him hard, letting years of pent-up anger spill out. "Zach, who do you think you are? How is a bastard trying to become the CEO of Welton International? Do you even have what it takes?" "Caroline, I called you my sister out of respect. Don't throw it back in my face. Right now, I'm the only one who can take over Welton International," Zach's tone shifted.

He adjusted his suit, addressing the company veterans in the room. "Casper is dead. You all know Welton International's tradition-it gets passed down to men, not women. No matter how capable Caroline is, she can't be the CEO. Think about it. Supporting me will maximize your interests."

The veterans exchanged silent glances.

Zach smirked and shrugged. "You're not still hoping Casper will come back, are you? His car spiraled out of control, over a cliff thousands of feet high, and into the unfathomable depths of the sea-you've lived long enough to know what that means, right?"

"If you're reluctant to support me, I can bring my dad over to talk to you personally."Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

Zach looked supremely confident, almost smug.

Brock threw his toy at Zach in anger. "You're mean."

"Ouch..." Zach picked up the toy from the floor and strode over to Eliza and her son. "Hey, little buddy, that's not very nice."

He then broke the toy in half with his hands and tossed it at Brock's feet.

Bending down, he smiled at Eliza. "Anyway, with Casper gone, I'll treat him like my own son."

"Zach, you're insane." Eliza glared at him with disgust.

Caroline couldn't bear it any longer. Zach wanted to be the CEO of Welton International, but she wouldn't let him succeed.

"Zach, even if Casper's survival chances are slim, he still has a son. It's not your place to take," she said.

"The kid doesn't even have fully grown hair." Zach sneered. "He can try to compete with me in eighteen years." "You..."

Caroline knew Zach didn't take her

seriously. They were at a

disadvantage for now. But the

board's veterans wouldn't easily net

agree to transfer Welton

wivernet

International's leadership without confirming Casper's death.

The meeting ended in discord.

In the empty meeting room, the two women and Brock looked particularly exhausted. "Caroline, actually I..."

Eliza's thoughts were simple. Three years ago, her identity as Mrs. Welton had already been buried with her supposed death. If Casper were truly dead this time, she would take Brock back to Oak Falls. She would still be Valerie, the art teacher, away from the chaos, where she and her son could live well. It was better than staying here, being watched by many and in constant danger.

However, she couldn't reconcile with leaving now without a care.

"Eliza, I understand your thoughts. Casper's chances are slim, and

Welton nternational will face many challenges. Mom has been

hospitalized because of his

accident..."

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Caroline had been overwhelmed these past few days. "...I can barely cope."

She took a deep breath as if convincing herself to calm down. If she lost her composure, Zach would lead them by the nose in everything that followed.

"Eliza, why don't you take Brock back to Oak Falls for now? Once things here stabilize, I'll bring you back."