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A thunderous applause broke out in the hall. One guest commented, "Mr. Taylor might not have bought a property or jewelry for his wife, but he generously donated five million dollars to her charity foundation. That shows how much he cares about her.""Mr. Taylor's gift is creative and meaningful, unlike the other husbands who always buy their wives the same gifts. "This not only elevates Lyla's stature but also builds a positive image for the Taylor family. It's a win-win solution."Newton, Victor, and Jonah were seated together at the same table just below the stage.Victor grumbled under his breath, "What's that guy using to maintain his youthful appearance?" He turned to Jonah and inquired, "Jonah, what's your dad's skincare like? He's aging backward. Just tell me."Jonah offered a humble smile. "He probably uses some makeup."Victor and Winston had been silently competing against each other for decades."Oh, where did he hire his makeup artist from? That's a pretty natu
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Josh leisurely sipped his red wine, his expression dripping with disdain. He commented, "Jimmy has always been a smart aleck. He doesn't understand that trying too hard will backfire on him."While he might have pleased Alyssa with that gift, little does he know he's pissed Dad off. Dad still holds the power."David grinned and added, "Well, let Jimmy grovel at the Taylors' feet and watch everything fall apart around him!"As expected, Victor's expression soured. He clenched his jaw and shot a piercing look at Jameson. He was shocked to see Lily there with Jameson.The emcee brought Jameson's gift onto the stage, and everyone watched on with interest. Lyla looked at Winston with hesitation. Winston put his arm around her waist and said, "He put in time and effort for this gift. Let's take a look."Winston's expression changed when he saw the gift, and his gaze silently turned to Jameson. The other guests exclaimed and praised the gift with an intensity that rivaled their surpris
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Alyssa couldn't help but sit up straight, her heart pounding as she fixed her gaze on the stage.Miley instantly picked up on the change in Alyssa's behavior as they were seated next to each other. The look in her eyes deepened.All eyes in the room shifted from Jameson to the stage.Underneath the stage, Newton gleefully patted Jonah and Victor, who were seated beside him. "Heh heh! It's time for my grandson's gift!"Newton was confident that Jasper wouldn't let Jameson steal the limelight with an inferior gift. "By the way, Victor, judging from your son's behavior … Is he interested in Alice?" Newton wondered curiously with an arched brow."Alice?""Ah, sorry. It's Alyssa's nickname. I'm used to calling her that," Newton explained. He hadn't shaken off the habit.Victor pursed his lips with an unreadable expression on his face. He remarked, "Jimmy, my fourth son, has been living abroad without my supervision for a long time. I have no idea what's on his mind.""Don't you th
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Winston smirked at Jasper's thick-skinned behavior."I haven't prepared anything extravagant, but I believe it's the thought behind a gift that truly matters. I hope Madam Lyla likes it," Jasper humbly remarked.Alyssa rested her chin on her hand and raised an inquisitive eyebrow at him. It was rare for him to show such a friendly side to anyone. He was indeed a good actor."Since Mr. Beckett has put thought into the gift, let's see what it is," Winston replied somewhat reluctantly. Lyla smiled helplessly at Winston's expression. He clearly held some disdain for Jasper.Jameson found Winston's expression rather comical and believed that Jasper could never make amends with the Taylor family after offending them with his poor treatment of Alyssa.When Lyla and Winston unveiled the gift, they discovered a golden tiara adorned with diamonds inside a glass box.Lyla's heart raced, and tears welled up in her eyes."Lyla, what's the matter?" Winston gently asked, noticing her emotional
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It was impossible not to be moved by Jasper's efforts.Winston was incredibly touched by Jasper's explanation, and he no longer treated Jasper with hostility. "Jasper, thank you. I can see your effort and sincerity in the gift. You must have gone through a lot of trouble for this.""Mr. Taylor, you're most welcome," Jasper replied with calm, but his heart was drumming in joy as he clenched his fists. Winston had finally called him by his first name!He felt as though he had finally gained the approval of an in-law after years of taunting for his relationship with Alyssa. He might even lose sleep over this milestone.In contrast, Jameson wrestled with anger when he witnessed Jasper's triumph and Winston's praise. He couldn't believe he had lost to Jasper in this round, despite all his careful planning. It was a bitter defeat.With a smile, Jasper announced, "I have another gift for Madam Lyla. It's a joint gesture from me and my grandfather. On behalf of Beckett Group, we will cont
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"Do you know why you lost to me despite all your efforts?" Jasper snickered. "Even if I were being slick, I did it to impress Alyssa. But you wanted more than that. You were destined to lose to me when you insisted on bringing your sick mother to the party."With that, Jasper walked away. Feeling suffocated, Jameson cast a threatening glance at him.…The party went on merrily. Since Jasper had secured a victory, he happily searched for a corner for a well-deserved smoke.Not long after he had ventured out of the hall, he heard a beautiful voice calling to him, "Jasper Beckett!"He gulped and spun around to see Alyssa rushing to him in her sexy heels.Her eyes sparkled like the starry night, her soft hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her lips were as red as a rose.He had a sudden urge to embrace her tightly and kiss her.Before long, she stood right before him. They gazed at each other, the air thick with tension, and heard each other's ragged breaths.There was palpabl
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Holding Alyssa's hand, Jasper rushed down the opulent yet deserted corridor, like two young aristocrats who were defying societal rules and eloping.Her gaze was fixed on his broad back, which provided her with a sense of security. Her chest heaved, and her palms grew sweaty.She had to admit that she felt a little attracted to him. At the same time, she berated herself for still having feelings for him over mere hand-holding, after having fallen in love with him twice, 13 years and three years ago, respectively.She felt rather indignant for being weak when it came to Jasper.In contrast, he appeared to be in high spirits, jogging alongside her until they reached the door of a luxurious suite.A surge of panic and embarrassment washed over her. In anger, she yanked her hand from his grasp and hissed, "What is this? How dare you disrespect me on my turf? You know I could always get my brothers to beat you up right now."He paused in surprise. Realizing she had misunderstood his i
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Alyssa's attention was immediately drawn to a beautiful ebony box on the coffee table. Her expertise in antique collections allowed her to discern that the box contained something truly rare."What a lovely box …" She gasped and stared at it."Don't just admire the box. You should see what's inside." Jasper encouraged her, standing by her side and utterly captivated by her beauty.Confused yet eager, Alyssa wiped her sweaty palms on her dress. Her endearing action only deepened Jasper's affection for her, and he felt an irresistible desire for her.Carefully, she opened the box to reveal a pink top and a green-stemmed glass goblet that seemed like something out of a dream.She exclaimed in delight and covered her mouth.Winston had collected antiques from all over the world, but he had never acquired an item from the Regency Era. The glass goblet finally filled that gap, and Alyssa was thrilled by the find."I stumbled upon this glass goblet in a Yoarkley collector's collection
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"Mr. Lexington," the doctor greeted respectfully, lowering his head slightly. Everyone at the base knew who Sheryl and Remy were. They were the ones in charge, the decision-makers. So, everyone obeyed their orders without question. To the staff unaware of the facility's true purpose, Sheryl and Remy stood at the pinnacle of the hierarchy. Unbeknownst to them, someone more powerful lurked in the shadows."How has she been these past few days?" Remy asked, his expression unreadable."She's had some adverse reactions, but there are no signs of organ failure yet. Honestly, I'm surprised. She looks frail, but her body is incredibly resilient—stronger than some men, even."The doctor scoffed. "But I'm not sure if she'll make it past her fourth injection today. Last month, four test subjects didn't survive beyond that point. Their bodies have already been sent to the incinerator." Remy's jaw tensed. His voice was husky as he said, "As I've instructed, this woman must be kept alive.
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Xavier seethed as he took in the insincere smile on Justin's face. Deep down, he was cursing him with every profanity imaginable. "Whatever makes you happy."Ignoring Justin's dark gaze, Jasper kept his eyes fixed ahead as he strode past him.Out of nowhere, Justin chuckled and asked, "Did you really think you had people on your side during the board meeting?"Jasper halted, his eyes narrowing. "Grandpa tried his best to shield you, but his health is failing by the day. How much longer do you think an old man can protect you?"Lowering his gaze, Justin idly adjusted the ruby cufflinks on his sleeves. His voice was casual yet cutting. "And Lyse—after how ruthlessly you discarded her, do you still believe she'll stand by you no matter what? That she'll fight alongside you like before?"The intense midday sun accentuated the sharp, aloof, and pallid features of Jasper's face as he stood, unyielding, in its glare. His pulse quickened. Finally, he answered, his voice a low rasp. "R
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As the board meeting concluded, the crowd gradually dispersed.News of Justin securing his position as president and Alyssa joining the board quickly spread through Beckett Group.After the meeting, Alyssa escorted Newton back to Crescent Bay while Jasper remained at the corporation to handle some matters.With Xavier accompanying him, Jasper strode toward the chairman's office, his expression cold and unreadable.Nearby, a few employees huddled together, whispering."Psst! Do you think Alyssa joining the board means she's teaming up with Jasper to take down our new president?""People have been saying they broke up since they haven't been seen together for a while," another speculated."But at the press conference, Alyssa openly condemned Mr. Justin. That looked like she was siding with Jasper. So, are they still together or not?""Come on, to people like them, personal feelings don't matter—only their own interests do. Even if they broke up, they can still work together if it
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When Jonah reached the bedside, he leaned in slowly, giving Julien an unobstructed view of his tanned skin, well-defined abs, and that devastatingly captivating face. Reclining against the headboard, Julien found himself lost in Jonah's eyes. His breath hitched, and his mind momentarily blanked as Jonah's mesmerizing gaze locked onto him. What could he do? His heart still betrayed him, a frantic drumbeat against his ribs. He was a fool—a pathetic fool. Jonah braced his arms on either side of Julien's head, his dark eyes overflowing with a raw, possessive affection. It was as if he sought to consume Julien—just as he had last night."Julien, does it still hurt—" "Fuck you!" Julien's bloodshot eyes blazed as he swung his hand, landing a sharp slap across Jonah's face. The illusion of his frailty shattered. A crimson handprint bloomed on Jonah's cheek in a split second, the flesh puffing up visibly. But the sting barely registered. Not when the ache in Jonah's chest was alr
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Justin frowned as a hint of surprise flashed across his dark eyes. He had assumed Newton's unannounced appearance at the board meeting—along with Alyssa's involvement—was a coordinated effort with Jasper to overthrow him as president. After mentally running through hundreds of countermeasures, the one possibility he hadn't considered was that everything would proceed smoothly in his favor. Javier was equally stunned, though this outcome aligned with his desires. Today, Justin wasn't merely his son but a constant shadow looming over him, a silent predator watching his every move and reminding him that his past actions weren't completely buried. Instead, this secret loomed like a ticking time bomb that could detonate at any moment, obliterating everything he'd built. And the person holding the detonator was Justin—his eldest son whom he had trusted above all others. With a dim gaze, Javier watched Justin rise to his feet amid the applause. Suddenly, Justin's voice seemed distant,
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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
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Despite his age, Newton exuded the same energy and sharpness he had in his younger days, even when surrounded by the board members brimming with vigor. Despite his quiet presence in the wheelchair, an intimidating atmosphere clung to him. In an instant, Javier was transported back to the days when he worked under Newton's strict supervision."Good day, Mr. Javier and all fellow board members. I assume no one has any objections to my presence at this meeting?"Newton's gaze swept across the room, a perfunctory smile gracing his lips."Of course not. You are part of the corporation's board of directors!" the members responded immediately.Newton nodded. "Much has happened within the corporation lately. Our shares have been fluctuating amid the controversy. "As you all know, I had intended to retire after dedicating most of my life to this company. I wanted to step aside for the younger generation rather than hover over them like a specter, micromanaging everything. "However,
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Jasper's arrival plunged the conference room into an uneasy silence, and heavy tension settled over the space. Justin looked up, his expression a frozen mask. A palpable chill emanated from him. Javier's eyes widened in surprise. "Jasper? What are you doing here?" "Even though I'm no longer the president of Beckett Group, I remain a shareholder and board member. It's only natural for me to be here," Jasper replied smoothly as he strolled to his seat. As he passed behind Justin, he abruptly stopped. Without a moment's notice, he struck the back of Justin's chair. The sudden impact made Justin flinch. "Am I right, Justin?" Justin's expression darkened. Forcing a smile, he replied, "As a board member, you have the right to attend, even if you're no longer involved in operations. There's no issue.""If that's the case, why wasn't I informed about this meeting?" Jasper lowered himself into his seat, legs slightly parted, exuding an air of indifference. Yet, beneath the nonc
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Beckett Group was, in essence, Javier's heart and soul, forged from his own labor. "Justin set me up, framed me for drug addiction, and bribed my primary physician to give false testimony—all so he could drag me down. The fact that he dared to target me like this means he's willing to betray anyone."Jasper took a deep breath, forcing down the rage roiling inside him as Javier remained silent. "Fine. Even if you insist this is just a family matter, Justin's reputation is already in ruins, and the corporation's stock prices are fluctuating. Are you really going to stand by him, even now?""Justin has explained everything to me. He wasn't aware of the bribery. That female doctor who worked for him acted on her own. Besides, she's been arrested. The backlash against Justin will settle in time…"Jasper listened, his face unreadable, but his heart clenched painfully. A lump rose in his throat, suffocating him.He had lost his mother at a young age, but he had never longed for his fa
