TimeNovelBeckett Group was, in essence, Javier's heart and soul, ed from his own labor.
"Justin setup, framedfor drug addiction, and bribed my primary physician to give false testimony-all so he could dragdown. The fact that he dared to targetlike this means he's willing to betray anyone." Jasper took a deep breath, forcing down the rage roiling inside him as Javier remained silent.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"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 father's love. He wasn't weak, nor did he make demands. Yet, in this moment, he had just hoped that Javier would take his side for once.
But that day would nevere, not even if he died.
"If everything will be made clear tomorrow, why did you feel the need to telltonight? Do you think I'm so fragile that I can't handle a minor blow?" With a courteous nod, Jasper concealed the bitter disappointment within him, taking the half-empty whiskey bottle and silently leaving the study.
The moment the door closed, Javier's carefully constructed façade fell away. His shoulders shook violently as he buried his face in his hands.
A profound sense of defeat overchim, a heavy weight that stole his breath and left him unable to stand. He had never felt this way before.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhen Sophia was sentenced to death, he knew he had failed as a husband. Now, he could no longer deny it—he had failed as a father, too.
Jasper was on his way back to his room when he crossed paths with Rory.
"Hello, Mr. Jasper," Rory greeted politely.
Jasper pursed his lips, his eyes cold. "My father seems down. He's been drinking quite a bit. Check his blood pressure before he turns in." Rory was startled. A flicker of something crossed his face before he murmured, "I didn't expect you to be the one in this family who cares about Mr. Javier the most." Jasper caught the implication but chose not to address it. Instead, be said coolly, "Mrdom, you've served my father for over 20 years. He trusts you more than he ustsGo ahead and speak your mind." Reading History No history.
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