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.

is everyone? I notified everyone about the meeting!" As Jasper stared at the empty conference room, something started simmering from

word, he turned on his heel and stormed

outside of his office jumped to

"M-Mr.

Jasper reached for the door, but she blocked

'M-Mr.

hold it right

allowed to enter!" Xavier glared at her, his

you? This

Beckett's office.

allowed to enter?" Before Xavier could finish, Jasper pushed past the

familiar as ever, every corner etched into Jasper's

only difference was the man sitting in the leather

thinner, suffocating Jasper as he stared at the

chair swiveled around, revealing the

lips curled into acold, mocking smile as his forearms rested casually

steps felt heavy as he approached; his heart

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