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.

to Beckett Group, yet, at his

him.

with no other choice,

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

call

was wrong, Alyssa's tone sharpened. 'Did something happen to

in the ER now.

at KS Group's headquarters in

raced as she sped to the

the ER, Ben updated

meeting is likely still ongoing or has just ended," Ben began, his voice thick with emotion. "Knowing things would go awry, Mr.

afraid he couldn't prevent what he wanted

than Grandpa Newton pulling through this." She paused, then asked, "Why

results to the board, claiming he'd been using drugs. Mr. Newton couldn't handle

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