His Destructive, Toxic Love novel Chapter 52

Did she make Robin commit the heinous act?

Eliza's smile grew even wider. She was like a flower blooming in the desert—radiant, defiant, yet seemingly on the verge of collapse. She didn't say a word, but her smile seemed to say it all.

He slammed on the brakes, turned the steering wheel sharply, and pulled the car over to the side of the road. The quiet space inside the car was thick with tension.

"What are you smiling at?" he demanded.

Eliza slowly let her smile fade, staring indifferently at his strikingly handsome face. He was incredibly good-looking and a standout among the wealthy heirs of Falconridge, always turning heads no matter where he went.

But, this man didn’t have a kind heart.

No, It would be more accurate to say he loved Nova so much that he was willing to become a cruel person for her. He loved Nova enough to come after Eliza and the Pinotti family.

"Mr. Casper, if you don’t like my smile, I won’t smile anymore," she said.

She used Mr. Casper again. He hated that title.

"Eliza, you've got a talent for getting under my skin," he snapped.

Casper floored the gas pedal, causing Eliza to jolt in her seat. As they drove into the city, she spoke softly, "Please drop me off at my place first. I’ll pack up my things and move back to Welton Estate in the next few days."

Her tone was flat, emotionless. He listened, feeling irritated and restless.

The car pulled up to Eliza’s rundown neighborhood. Before she could even stand firmly, he sped away. With her head lowered, she walked into the building and was about to unlock her door when a figure suddenly appeared behind her. Then, her mouth was covered.

"Don’t scream. It’s me."

Hearing the familiar voice, Eliza forcefully elbowed the man behind her, pushing him away. "Zach, are you out of your mind? Ambushing me in broad daylight—what are you doing?"

Zach smiled patiently. "It may not have anything to do with me, but if it matters to you, I thought I might help."

Eliza watched him warily. She had always been hostile towards him. In high school, Zach was the pure, innocent boy everyone praised for the good kid he was. After high school, Zach became wild and unpredictable, causing her endless trouble. The Zach now was cunning and ruthless—she couldn’t see through him. So, she tried her best to stay away from such a dangerous person.

"No thank you," she refused coldly.

"I’m sincerely offering help." He stepped in front of Eliza. "I can tell you, the biggest shareholder of Mercy Hospital is Welton International. Just one word from me and Robin can be released. You don’t have to be at the mercy of Casper."

She raised an eyebrow with a mocking smile. "Are you one of the Welton family? What does Welton International have to do with you?"

She thought such mockery would change his expression. It didn’t. Zach touched his nose, chuckling lightly. "Sooner or later, I will be. You should trust my abilities."

"I’m not interested in your abilities," she said disdainfully, pushing him aside. "Move."