Can’t Win Me Back

Justin curled his lips into a smirk, scoffing in silence.

Newton had gone to great lengths to bring Alyssa into Beckett Group. This was his way of decentralizing power and keeping it in check, and he wanted to prevent Justin from having complete control.

Unlike others, Javier couldn't hold himself back. He blew his top instantly, his face turning red like a tomato. "Dad, have you lost your mind? Don't you know who she is? She is KS Group's president our direct competitor!

"KS Group is also bidding for Project A5. No matter how much you favor her, you should at least recognize the limits. If you promote her, it's a blatant conflict of interest-outright cronyism!"

Newton sneered. "I might understand your concern if I were promoting someone other than Alyssa."

His gaze hardened. "Cronyism? A conflict of interest? I wonder who you're really talking about."

With those words, he cast a knowing, enigmatic glance at Justin's blank expression.

Just then, a board member from Javier's faction rose to offer his support. "Mr. Newton, I understand that you've publicly stated Ms. Alyssa is like a granddaughter to you. But in the end, she isn't family.

"And even if she were, shouldn't there be a clear boundary? This concerns Beckett Group, its shareholders, and the board members.

Group, under Ms. Alyssa's leadership, is our strongest competitor for Project A5. Forgive me for being blunt, but placing her on our board doesn't seem

agreement filled the

furrowed his brows, a grim expression settling over his face. "I understand your concerns,"

sweet yet unwavering expression. "To prove my sincerity,

the room as every head turned toward the breathtakingly bold woman who had just spoken.

his fists, emotions crashing over him like

to give something that directly benefited her family. Still, the question lingered-was the risk she took proportionate to the help

as he turned

with a moment of sharp thought, calculating his next move, deciding if this was a fight he

he settled back

looked away, his eyes heavy with

any further objections to Ms. Alyssa becoming a board member?" Newton's tone was measured

silence blanketed the entire

crisp tone. "Thank you all for your support. As