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.

me for being blunt, but placing her on our board

agreement filled

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

expression. "To prove my sincerity, I've decided to withdraw

bold woman who had just spoken. She was willing

fists, emotions

directly benefited her family. Still,

gaze darkened as he turned toward

sharp thought, calculating his next move,

moment, he settled back into his

away, his eyes

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

blanketed the entire

speaking in a light, crisp tone. "Thank you all for your support. As a newcomer, I'm still learning the