Sitting upright, Jasper didn't want to impose.

"Alright, then.

Whatever you're comfortable with,” he said to Steven.

Noticing the haggard look on Jasper's face, Xavier said out of concern, "Mr.

Beckett, I'll send you back to Seaview Manor so you can get some rest." "No, let's go to Beckett Group." Jasper lowered his eyes.

In a deep voice, he continued, "The regular meeting with higher-ups starts in an hour.

Inform all department directors to be in the conference room on time." An hour later, Jasper arrived at Beckett Group Tower.

He disregarded all the strange looks he was getting from the employees as he made his way through the building.

With Xavier trailing behind, he took the private elevator directly to the conference room.

Nevertheless, the look in his eyes dimmed the moment he opened the doors.

the meeting!" As Jasper stared at

he turned on his heel and stormed toward the

to her feet, panic

"M-Mr.

Jasper reached for the door, but she

'M-Mr.

please hold it right

enter!" Xavier

wrong with you? This

Beckett's office.

finish, Jasper pushed past

was as familiar as ever,

in the leather swivel chair, his back turned

suffocating Jasper as he

the chair swiveled

lips curled into acold, mocking

felt heavy as he approached; his heart weighed

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