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.

his posture exuded a freedom he had never shown

down as CEO had unshackled

his eyes,

to go through

told me from the start you wanted this position, I would have stepped down

always the rightful heir to

a reputation for being stern and upright during his military days, but now,

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

position from me,"

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

how you want to play, I won't

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

longer in your contro]." "Likewise,"

record, this is the last time I'll treat you as my brother." Jasper stood, his

a hint of defeat, he strode to the door, head held

darkened, and a lump rose in his throat,

and soul into the

had fought tirelessly to protect

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