Can’t Win Me Back

Also at a loss, Javier yelled anxiously, "Dad! Dad, are you okay? Get an ambulance now!"

Panic erupted in the conference room, the air thick with chaos.

Justin pushed through the crowd and knelt beside Newton, his gaze heavy with feigned concern as he studied Newton's pale, pained face. "Grandpa, are you having one of your episodes? Please, hang in there."

Leaning closer, he whispered with a sinister chuckle, "You wouldn't want to miss seeing me take over Jasper's position as president of Beckett Group."

Newton's bloodshot eyes widened as he struggled to speak. "Y-You... m monster...

Justin's lips curled into a cold smile. "What a flattering compliment. Thank you."

Newton was rushed to the hospital after collapsing.

Despite the urgency, neither Javier nor Justin accompanied him as the outcome of the critical board meeting loomed. With Jasper detained, Ben was the only one to stay by Newton's side.

Watching Newton being wheeled into the ER, Ben's chest lightened with sorrow and indignation. His fists clenched as tears brimmed in his eyes.

Group, yet, at his most

him.

Left with no other choice, he picked up his phone with his

few rings, Alyssa answered, her voice slightly breathless. "I'm sorry, Mr. Gorham.

terminate the call

sharpened. 'Did something happen to Grandpa

Mr. Beckett Senior had an episode. He's in the ER now. Could...

at KS Group's headquarters in Belbanks when she received

as she sped to the

Ben

ongoing or has just ended," Ben began, his voice thick with emotion. "Knowing things would go awry, Mr. Beckett Senior rushed to the corporation to intervene. But

choked on his words. "I'm afraid he couldn't

Ben. "Nothing matters more than Grandpa Newton pulling through this." She paused, then asked,

claiming he'd been using drugs. Mr. Newton couldn't handle