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.

a freedom he had

stepping down as CEO had unshackled

his eyes, watching him

you didn't need to go through all

you'd told me from the start you wanted this

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

for being stern and upright during his military days, but

as if this sudden upheaval had unearthed a side

have stolen the position from me," Jasper

reputation, and hurt those

want to play, I

this position for long." Even though Justin smiled back at Jasper, his tone was

no longer in your contro]."

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

a hint of defeat, he strode

a lump rose in his throat, making it difficult for him

his heart and soul

to protect

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