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.

exuded a freedom he had never

as if stepping down as

his eyes,

need to go through all that

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

you were always the rightful heir to Beckett Group —if not for the kidnapping incident that

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

upheaval had unearthed a

have stolen the position from me,"

those around me with your underhanded

I won't just sit

think you'll stay secure in this position for long." Even though Justin smiled back at Jasper, his tone was low and

in your contro]."

is the last time I'll treat you

of defeat, he strode to

rose in his throat, making it difficult for

had poured his heart and soul into

had fought tirelessly to protect

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