NovelEnglishJasper's gaze followed the movement of Justin's finger, landing on the nameplate on the desk.
The nameplate that once read "Jasper Beckett, CEO" had been replaced with "Justin Beckett" without Jasper's knowledge.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJustin had been impatient-erasing all traces of Jasper in the Beckett Group overnight.
"We held an emergency board meeting yesterday morning," Justin said, his tone calm yet cutting. "With an overwhelming majority vote, I've replaced you as the corporation's CEO." He leaned forward, resting his chin on a triangle formed by his well-defined fingers. "Have your secretary hand work over to mine soon. I've packed your belongings and sent them to Seaview Manor. Thanks for all your hard work these years, Jasper. You can leave the future of the Beckett Group in my hands now." The room fell into a tense silence.
Jasper's lashes quivered briefly before he broke into a smile. With one hand in his pocket, he sank onto the couch with a calm, almost careless air. Legs slightly apart, his posture exuded a freedom he had never shown before.
It was as if stepping down as CEO had unshackled him.
Justin narrowed his eyes, watching him coldly.
"Justin, you didn't need to go through all that trouble. If you'd toldfrom the start you wanted this position, I would have stepped down willingly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"As the eldest son in the family, you were always the rightful heir to Beckett Group-if not for the kidnapping incident that ruined your health. Am I right?" Jasper had a reputation for being stern and upright during his military days, but now, to Justin, he seemed almost absurdly unrestrained. It was as if this sudden upheaval had unearthed a side of him Justin had never seen before.
"But you shouldn't have stolen the position from me," Jasper continued, his voice hardening. "And you shouldn't have draggedthrough the mud, ruined my reputation, and hurt those aroundwith your underhanded schemes." A sharp, vicious glint flashed in Jasper's eyes. "If that's how you want to play, I won't just sit back and accept it. Don't think you'll stay secure in this position for long." Even though Justin smiled back at Jasper, his tone was low and frigid. "I'm afraid that's no longer in your control." "Likewise," Jasper replied coolly. "And for the record, this is the last tI'll treat you as my brother." Jasper stood, his tall frexuding quiet strength. Without a hint of defeat, he strode to the door, head held high. Justin's gaze darkened, and a lump rose in his throat, making it difficult for him to breathe.
Jasper had poured his heart and soul into the Beckett Group. He had fought tirelessly to protect his position and reputation. Now, lstripped of everything and falsely accused of drug abuse, his nlay in ruins. Content belongs to en.kikistoriesWasn't he furious? Devastated? How could he still smile? Just as Jasper reached the door, he paused. Without turning around, he spoke in a low, steady voice. "I have a question for you." Justin raised a brow, his expression unreadable.
"If you've always harbored disdain for me, wanting to take back everything Kachieved, why did you risk your life to saveduring the kidnapping?" Jasper asked. "By your logic, you should've leftthere to die If you had survived alone, you'd have been the only son-the eldest son-left in the Beckett family. No competition." Content belongs to en.kikistoriesJustin sneered. "That's very true." "So, were you actually trying to save me?" Jasper pressed. "Or was I just collateral damage-dragged into that hellhole because of your involvement?" Jasper had never felt as clear-headed as at that very moment. Yet, each word drove his heart deeper into doubt and et suspicion. He continued, "Or maybe you planned to get rid ofbut had to change course at the last minute for sreason I don't yet understand." Content belongs to en.kikistoriesThe more he spoke, the closer he felt to unraveling the terrifying truth behind Justin's schemes.
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