Time was ticking. The press conference was about to begin.

Landon escorted Sebastian out of the manor and into Jasper's car. He glanced at Jasper, who sat in the back seat, his expression calm and composed.

With concern etched on his face, Landon said, "Jasper, let me come with you. I can't feel at ease otherwise."

Jasper met Landon's gaze, firm and aloof. "Don't worry, Landon. You've done enough. It's time for you to step back."

If Landon continued to help, he would only get caught up in the chaos.

Despite his current difficulty in articulating his feelings, Jasper couldn't forget that this was his best friend, the one he'd stood by for more than 20 years.

Landon had endured so much to finally be happy with Lauren, and Jasper wasn't about to be the one to disrupt that hard-earned happiness.

Understanding Jasper's stubbornness, Landon turned to Xavier. "Call me immediately if anything happens."

"Don't worry, Mr. Harper," Xavier reassured.

With that, Sebastian climbed into the back seat beside Jasper while a few of Jasper's trusted subordinates followed in another car. The two vehicles sped off, one after the other. Landon remained standing, unease gnawing at him as he watched them drive away.

...

The luxury cars sped toward Berenike Hotel.

"Mr. Beckett, w-will I end up dying?" Sebastian asked, his voice trembling.

"Why do

means I've offended Mr. Justin. He sent men to

his hands, despair evident

emotion, he didn't want Sebastian

"Don't worry-"

deafening

fright, immediately glancing at the rearview

gaze hardened as he turned around, holding his

and slamming

me!"

scene. His face drained of color as panic set in. "M-Mr.

it! Keep going, and don't stop!" Jasper ordered, his voice

he wanted to abandon his subordinates, but stopping now

surged forward, its engine

vehicle appeared from behind, tailing

"Xavier, watch out!"

eyes widened in

the massive truck speeding toward them from the front. The danger

head-on,

the left, sending the Maybach careening into a

glanced back, only to see

vehicle collide, creating a chaotic scene that could have been straight out

Xavier muttered, drenched in sweat but feeling a sense of relief. "When I have kids, I'll tell them how amazing I was. This

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