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

if stepping down

eyes,

need to go through all that

you wanted this position,

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

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

if this sudden upheaval had unearthed

you shouldn't have stolen the position from me,"

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

you want to play, I

Even though Justin

afraid that's no longer in your contro]." "Likewise," Jasper

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

of defeat, he strode to the door, head held

gaze darkened, and a lump rose in his throat,

and soul

fought tirelessly to protect his

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