His Destructive, Toxic Love

"Mom, Brett's had a rough day. He just managed to catch some sleep, but he'll be hungry soon. I'll go feed him," Eliza said, her voice soft with concern.

Audrey swiftly turned to Marian, "Where's the nanny? Hurry up and prepare some formula for Brett."

"Right away, ma'am. I'll handle it," Marian replied, trailing behind Eliza as they headed upstairs.

Casper helped Audrey settle into a chair. "Mom, with everything that's happened, I think it's time to rethink our security team."

"I've already dealt with the guard at the side gate and Helen. If you plan to replace them, choose wisely. We can't afford another scare like this."

Audrey was still shaken from the ordeal, her heart heavy with worry.

"Don't worry, Mom. I'll take care of it."

Audrey nodded, "I'm still worried about Brett. I'll go check on him."

"Alright."

Casper lingered in the old mansion, waiting for Eliza to return downstairs. They exchanged a few words.

"How's Brett?"

Eliza looked weary, "He's worn out. Barely touched his bottle before falling asleep again."

Her eyes were filled with tender worry.

Casper wrapped an arm around her gently. "You should get some rest too. And remember, Brock's back today. You should spend some time with him. We've all been so caught up with finding Brett, he's been left out."

Eliza suddenly remembered, "I can't believe I forgot about Brock," she said, guilt washing over her as she stood up. "I'll go check on him."

"Alright."

Casper didn't stay much longer before leaving the mansion. On his way out, he called Dillon to arrange for Fiona to be bailed out from the police station and taken to where Zach was being held.

The mansion was eerily quiet at night. Zach's leg was still bleeding heavily.

He looked at Casper with defiance and a mocking smile. "Didn't expect you to find the kid so quickly. Fiona's just too dumb. Shouldn't have bailed her out."

"You think you're any smarter?" Casper toyed with a syringe filled with liquid. "You've got some brains, Zach, but luck's not always on your side."

Zach struggled to grasp Casper's meaning but sensed there was more to it. "What's that supposed to mean? Cut to the chase."

"Doing some genetic research, were you?" Casper glanced at the syringe in his hand. "Who were you planning to use this on?"

Zach was taken aback. How did Casper know about the secret lab?noveldrama

But what could he do now? He was at Casper's mercy.

"Since you're dying to know, I'll be honest. I wasn't planning on using it on you if you want to really hurt someone, you go for what they hold dear. "I know how to hit where it hurts."

Zach's face twisted into a grotesque grin.

Casper wasn't surprised by his answer. He stood up, towering over Zach. "Too bad for you, you've missed your chance."

"As long as I'm breathing, I've got a chance," Zach retorted, bloodshot eyes locked defiantly on Casper. "Unless you kill me right here right now. Do you dare?"

Casper gazed at the man challenging him, a cold smile tugging at his lips. With a swift move, he kicked Zach hard in the jaw.

Zach's body nearly toppled from the blow. Blood started to drip from his nose and mouth.

Casper grabbed his hair, looking at him with a chuckle. "What do you think, do I dare?"

Zach spat out blood, his head spinning, teetering on the edge of consciousness.