His Destructive, Toxic Love

Dillon couldn't help but frown. Ronan really didn't seem to get it-apart from the late Jeffrey, no one else had ever gotten through to Casper. Clearing his throat, Dillon stepped forward, "Mr. Ronan, how about I arrange a meal for you first? It's quite the trip to Falconridge.

You should try some of our local specialties. Let Ms. Susan join you for a tour as well."

Dillon was offering a polite out.

Ronan glanced at Casper's somber face but didn't reject Dillon's offer. "That sounds good. Marriage is a big deal, and rushing it wouldn't do. Let's have a meal first." He turned to his daughter, "Come on, Susan, let's grab some lunch." "Okay, Dad."

After seeing Ronan and his daughter off, Dillon returned to the CEO's office. Casper's cigarette was still burning, nearly scorching his fingers. Dillon quickly took it and snuffed it out.

"Mr. Casper, what's on your mind?"

Casper snapped out of his thoughts. Looking up at Dillon, he said, "The Torres family wants to latch onto Welton International. I can make that happen."

Dillon was momentarily taken aback. "Mr. Casper, you mean... you're seriously considering getting engaged to Ms. Susan?"

To Casper, a marriage without love was just a business deal. It all depended on what the Torres family could offer in return for his status. If the interests aligned, it would be a fair exchange. If not, well, the tables would turn. "If she wants to marry, I'm not opposed, but..." he had his conditions, "...it depends on Ronan's dowry."

"Ronan's only got Susan. He wouldn't be stingy, right?" Dillon speculated.

Casper shook his head and stood up. True, Susan was Ronan's only legitimate daughter. But he had two illegitimate twin sons on the side. He had kept it well-hidden; not even his wife knew.

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Ronan wanted to trade Susan for family benefits, nurturing his illegitimate sons to inherit the family business. Susan and her mother's family were probably clueless. "Susan's just a pawn to Ronan. He won't give his all. Now, she has no choice but to come to me. If I agree to this marriage, she'll end up as the most tragic pawn."

He didn't care. It didn't matter whom he married. He just feared Susan might break down if she found out the truth.

Dillon was growing increasingly confused. Would Ronan really trade his daughter's happiness for his family's rise?

"Then you..."

"I remember the Torres family has a port. If he's willing to offer that port as part of Susan's dowry, I could announce the engagement immediately."Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

That port was highly profitable. He guessed Ronan wouldn't want to part with it. But businessmen know: to catch a big fish, you must bait the hook Maybe Ronan would offer the port in the end.

Then there would be quite the spectacle.

“So, you're really planning to marry Ms. Susan?"

"Without the one I love, it doesn't matter whom marry," his gaze dimmed. Maybe luck wasn't on his side. He wasn't meant for a family or a lover, only for a life of deals and deceit. Fate, he accepted it. But the void in his heart would never be filled...