Can't Win Me Back

Chapter 2396



"You've been freed?" Justin asked, his voice distant.

"Sir, I'm really sorry for troubling you. You even had to make arrangements for me," Sheryl said apologetically.

"I just made use of my connections. It's nothing. Besides, I figured they'd summon you-Jasper did get his medications from you, after all."

Sheryl, still shaken from earlier, lowered her gaze. "Is that cop, Rio Olson, one of us? He seemed eager to arrest Jasper, so I thought you might have recruited him. But during the interrogation, he was relentless. He wouldn't go easy on me at all." "He is one of Mr. Barrett's men. That's enough for now."

Sheryl mulled over it for a moment. Then, she lowered her voice and said, "Sir, Jasper can only be charged for drug use. As a first-time offender, it's not enough to keep him behind bars. I suspect he'll be bailed out by the day after tomorrow." Justin chuckled softly. "So?"

"It's a shame we couldn't take him down for good," Sheryl said through gritted teeth.

"Jasper has Grandpa's support and the Taylor family backing him. His roots in Solana City run deep after years of influence. He's a formidable opponent." Justin's lips curled into a chilling smile. "All I want right now is to reclaim what's mine. After that, I'll consider the rest." Sheryl understood exactly what Justin meant. He wanted everything Jasper had.

...

The next morning, an emergency board meeting convened in Beckett Group's conference room. The agenda was whether Jasper should be dismissed as president of the corporation.

The room was heavy with tension. This was a critical decision.

Jasper wasn't without allies. Some board members defended him. They opposed his dismissal.

"Mr. Jasper has dedicated himself to this corporation. He's led us to significant profits and elevated Beckett Group to unprecedented heights. Now, when he's in trouble, we should stand by him. How can we abandon him after all he's done for us?" "That's right. Replacing him might jeopardize our progress. Who's to say his successor could secure Project A5 or maintain our growth?"From NôvelDrama.Org.

But opposition was equally fierce.

"The share price has plummeted for three days since Mr. Jasper's incident. We've lost billions. How do we recover from that?"

"Even if he avoids prison, this

scandal will stain his reputation

permanently. The public knows, and

it's already damaging Beckett Group's image. If he remains president, how can he represent us in negotiations? How can he face the public? The president is the face

of this corporation!"

The others nodded in agreement.

The situation had reached an impasse.

Javier, the chairman, frowned deeply. He didn't want to replace Jasper. Jasper's leadership and expertise were invaluable. But the scandal left the board with no choice. Public trust demanded action. "Everyone, please don't worry about Project A5," Justin interjected with a warm smile.

Seated confidently in his tailored suit, he radiated assurance. "I'm certain I can secure Project A5 for Beckett Group, whether or not I hold the title of president."

His tone was calm, his words

sincere. He seemed entirely selfless,

stepping forward for the

corporation's sake, not his own ambition. His entire demeanor commanded respect and admiration from the board members.

A grim expression could be seen on Justin's elegant face as he continued, "Beckett Group began aş a family business but is now a public company. I'm willing to serve as

interim president. If I fail to deliver results within a year, the board may dismiss me and appoint someone more capable. I won't object."

His proposal was flawless, leaving no room for criticism.

Javier weighed his options in silence before finally speaking. "With Jasper in this situation, it's inappropriate for him to remain as president. Yet, the corporation cannot function without leadership.

"Let's vote today on whether my eldest son, Justin, should assume the role of interim preside—"

Before Javier could finish, the conference room doors burst open.

Newton, supported by Ben, stormed in, his face flushed with fury. "I object!" he roared.


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