Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2400

Sitting upright, Jasper didn't want to impose. "Alright, then. Whatever you're comfortable with," he said to Steven.

Noticing the haggard look on Jasper's face, Xavier said out of concern, "Mr. Beckett, I'll send you back to Seaview Manor so you can get some rest.'

"No, let's go to Beckett Group."

Jasper lowered his eyes. In a deep voice, he continued, "The regular meeting with higher-ups starts in an hour. Inform all department directors to be in the conference room on time."

An hour later, Jasper arrived at Beckett Group Tower.

He disregarded all the strange looks he was getting from the employees as he made his way through the building. With Xavier trailing behind, he took the private elevator directly to the conference room.

Nevertheless, the look in his eyes dimmed the moment he opened the doors.

Xavier blurted out, "What's going on? Where is everyone? I notified everyone about the meeting!"

As Jasper stared at the empty conference room, something started simmering from within him. Without a word, he turned on his heel and stormed toward the CEO's office.

The administrative secretary outside of his office jumped to her feet, panic written all over her face. "M-Mr. Beckett!"

Expressionless, Jasper reached for the door, but she blocked his path. "M-Mr. Beckett, please hold it right there. You're not allowed to enter!"

Xavier glared at her, his tone sharp. "What's wrong with you? This is Mr. Beckett's office. Why isn't he allowed to enter?"

Before Xavier could finish, Jasper pushed past the administrative secretary, his palm pressing firmly against the door.

The office was as familiar as ever, every corner etched into Jasper's memory. The only difference was the man sitting in the leather swivel chair, his back turned to the door.

The air felt thinner, suffocating Jasper as he stared at the figure.

Slowly, the chair swiveled around, revealing the man.

"Jasper, congratulations on your safe release." Justin's lips curled into a cold, mocking smile as his forearms rested casually on the armrests.

Jasper's steps felt heavy as he approached; his heart weighed down. In a hoarse voice, he asked, "How could it be you?"

"Why can't it be me?" Justin tilted his chin arrogantly, the chair rocking slightly as he spoke. "This position should have been mine years ago. You were merely holding it for me."

Justin's smile was feral, his tone condescending. The gentle, composed Justin Jasper once knew was nowhere to be seen.

It was as if another side of Justin-a savage, extreme personality-had taken over.

"So, you have been setting me up this whole time." Jasper's voice trembled with restrained anger as he stared at the man he thought he knew. "Have you been planning to take this position from me since the day you returned to Solana City?"

Justin smirked and wagged his finger dismissively. "No, you've got it wrong. I'm not stealing anything."

Leaning forward, Justin traced a finger along the sharp edge of the golden nameplate on the desk. "Jasper, nothing in Beckett Group belongs to you. Eventually, you'll have to return what was never yours to begin with."