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.

posture exuded a freedom

as if stepping down as CEO had unshackled

eyes,

to go through all that

told me from the start you wanted this position,

the rightful heir to

upright during his military days, but now, to Justin, he seemed

upheaval had unearthed a side

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

through the mud, ruined my reputation, and hurt those around me with your underhanded schemes." A sharp,

play, I won't

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

longer in your contro]."

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

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

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

his heart and soul into

to protect his

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