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.

much to Beckett Group, yet, at his most

him.

no other choice, he picked up his phone with his

"I'm sorry, Mr. Gorham. I was busy and didn't

to terminate the call then.

sharpened. 'Did something happen to

had an episode. He's in the ER now. Could... Could you come and be with

headquarters in Belbanks when she received

she sped to the hospital in her sports car, barely slowing

in the ER, Ben updated her

began, his voice thick with emotion. "Knowing things would go awry, Mr. Beckett Senior rushed to the corporation to intervene. But he collapsed

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

"Nothing matters more than Grandpa Newton pulling

results to the board, claiming he'd been using drugs. Mr.