Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2397

The board members were stunned into silence. One by one, they rose from their seats, greeting Newton respectfully.

At Beckett Group, Newton's presence was akin to that of a king. Though he had long stepped away from the corporation's daily affairs, his influence remained unparalleled.

He was not only an honorary board member of Beckett Group but also held similar titles in other renowned corporations. In the corporate world, Newton was nothing short of a legend.

His unexpected arrival at the board meeting sent shockwaves through the room. The first words out of his mouth-an objection to the proposed motion-made it clear where his loyalties lay-with Jasper. "Dad, what are you doing here?" Javier exclaimed, his voice laced with surprise as he rushed forward to steady Newton, who was visibly trembling.

Justin narrowed his eyes as he stood up slowly. He was the last to rise to his feet. A flicker of something sinister danced in his gaze, an abyss of calculated intent hidden behind an unassuming façade. "What am I doing here? If I'd been even a second later, Beckett Group would've been thrown into chaos!"

Newton's fierce glare landed on Javier. Regret and disappointment etched deep lines into his face. Why did he have a son like Javier? "Who gave you the authority to call a board meeting to dismiss Jasper without consulting me?

"Without Jasper, Beckett Group wouldn't be what it is today. The wealth, the acclaim-none of it would exist without him. And now you want to dismiss him? Are you even his father? Where is your conscience?"

Javier's face turned scarlet as he stood frozen, his authority as chairman stripped bare under Newton's harsh rebuke. He struggled to form a response, his lips trembling with suppressed anger.

"Grandpa."

the tension like a knife. His youthful face remained composed as he stepped forward. "You've misunderstood Dad. Jasper's contributions to Beckett Group are undeniable, and everyone here can attest to

A5 with the mayor will be near impossible under these circumstances.

firm and commanding, his voice now wavered,

in the

are you saying Jasper was framed? Who

on Newton's brow, his eyelids fluttering rapidly as a storm of emotions raged within him. His gaze swept across the room, finally settling

affairs in a public board meeting was simply unacceptable. Frustration gnawed at him. At he could do was clenck his jaw, his voice rough

would ever touch drugs!"

is for you.

this moment, Newton

The information hit him with the force

his

darkness began to

did

"That's not all."

and a man entered the room, handing him a

Jasper's blood test report," he continued. "It confirms the presence of a new narcotic in his system.

raised serious questions about whether Jasper's drug abuse allegations were substantiated. Newton's hands shook as he snatched the report from Justin. He forced himself to focus, his eyes scanning the damning details. Beside him, Ben read over his shoulder, his face contorting in a mixture of disbelief and