Jasper'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.

Justin 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.

apart, his posture exuded a freedom he

if stepping down as CEO

narrowed his eyes, watching

need to go through

wanted this position,

in the family, you were always the rightful heir to Beckett Group —if

right?" Jasper had a reputation for being stern and upright during his military days, but

this sudden upheaval had unearthed a side of him Justin had never

have stolen the position from me," Jasper continued, his voice

have dragged me through the mud, ruined my reputation, and hurt those around me with

I won't just sit back

stay secure in this position for long." Even though Justin smiled back at

no longer in your contro]."

time I'll treat you as

of defeat, he strode to

darkened, and a lump rose in his throat, making it

had poured his heart and soul into the Beckett

fought tirelessly to

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