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.

given so much to Beckett Group, yet, at his

him.

no other choice,

slightly breathless. "I'm sorry, Mr. Gorham. I was busy

call then.

Alyssa's tone sharpened. 'Did something happen to

episode. He's in the ER now. Could... Could you

KS Group's headquarters in Belbanks

she sped to the hospital

Newton was in the ER, Ben updated

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

afraid he couldn't

pulling through this." She paused, then asked, "Why did

claiming he'd been using drugs. Mr. Newton

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