NovelEnglishV Also at a loss, Javier yelled anxiously, "Dad! Dad, are you okay? Get an ambulance now!" Panic erupted in the conference room, the air thick with chaos.
Justin pushed through the crowd and knelt beside Newton, his gaze heavy with feigned concern as he studied Newton's pale, pained face. "Grandpa, are you having one of your episodes? Please, hang in there." Leaning closer, he whispered with a sinister chuckle, "You wouldn't want to miss seeingtake over Jasper's position as president of Beckett Group." Newton's bloodshot eyes widened as he struggled to speak. "Y-You... m-monster..." Justin's lips curled into a cold smile. "What a flatteringpliment. Thank you." Newton was rushed to the hospital after collapsing.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDespite the urgency, neither Javier nor Justin apanied him as the oue of the critical board meeting loomed. With Jasper detained, Ben was the only one to stay by Newton's side.
Watching Newton being wheeled into the ER, Ben's chest tightened with sorrow and indignation. His fists clenched as tears brimmed in his eyes.
Newton had given so much to Beckett Group, yet, at his most vulnerable, no one stood by him.
Ben wiped his eyes. Left with no other choice, he picked up his phone with his trembling hands.
After a few rings, Alyssa answered, her voice slightly breathless. "I'm sorry, Mr. Gorham. I was busy and didn't realize you were calling." Ben was about to terminate the call then. His voice cracked. "Ms. Alyssa..." Sensing something was wrong, Alyssa's tone sharpened. "Did something happen to Grandpa Newton?" "Ms. Alyssa, Mr. Beckett Senior had an episode. He's in the ER now. Could... Could youe and be with him?" Alyssa was at KS Group's headquarters in Belbanks when she received Ben's call.
Her heart raced as she sped to the hospital in her sports car, barely slowing down.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhile Newton was in the ER, Ben updated her on the day's events.
"The board meeting is likely still ongoing or has just ended," Ben began, his voice thick with emotion "Knowing things would go awry, Mr. Beckett Senior rushed to the corporation to intervene.
vel? But he collapsed before he could stop anything." en.kikistories Ben choked on his words. "I'm afraid he couldn't prevent what he wanted to." Alyssaforted Ben. "Nothing matters more than Grandpa Newton pulling through this." She paused, then asked, "Why did he collapse?" "Mr. Justin presented Mr. Jasper's blood test results to the board, claiming he'd been using drugs. Mr. Newton couldn't handle the shock and collapsed." Alyssa's face darkened with anger. Her fists clenched. "That's a lie. Jasper would never do drugs. Justin fabricated those results to sway the board and oust Jasper!" "I believe Mr. Jasper, too," Ben said. "But it doesn't matter if we trust him. The influential board members, including Mr. Javier, seem to have sided with Mr. Justin. The future looks grim for Mr. Jasper." en.kikistories After receiving urgent care, Newton was transferred to a regular ward.
Alyssa sat by his bed, holding tightly onto his wrinkled hands. Her eyes reddened as she said, "Don't worry, Grandpa Newton. I'm here... I'm here with you." "My dear... Sorry to have made you worry." Newton's voice was weak and labored. Squeezing Alyssa's hand, he responded, "I-I thought... I won't wake up again..." Alyssa was on the brink of tears. "Don't say that, Grandpa Newton. I'm sure you'll live a long life!" "I... I wasn't able to help Jasper. I'm too weak." et A wave of sorrow washed over Alyssa, but she steadied herself. After a moment of hesitation, she leaned closer and whispered, her voice tow but resolute, "Grandpa Newton, I have an idea to keep Justin in check." en.kikistories
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