TimeNovelJustin 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 havingplete 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 directpetitor!
"KS Group is also bidding for Project A5. No matter how much you favor her, you should at least recognize the limits. If you
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtpromote her, it's a blatant conflict of interest—outright cronyism!"
Newton sneered. "I might understand your concern if | were promoting someone other than Alyssa."
His gaze hardened. "Cronyism? A conflict of interest? | 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 faction rose to offer his support. "Mr. Newton, | understand that you've publicly stated Ms.
Alyssa is like a granddaughter to you. But in the end, she isn't family.
"And even if she were, shouldn't there be a clear boundary? This concerns Beckett Group, its shareholders, and the board
members.
"KS Group, under Ms. Alyssa's leadership, is our strongestpetitor for Project A5. ivefor being blunt, but placing her on
our board doesn't seem like a wise decision."
Murmurs of agreement filled the room.
Newton furrowed his brows, a grim expression settling over his face. "l understand your concerns," he said.
Alyssa, however, merely smiled—a sweet yet unwavering expression. "To prove my sincerity, I've decided to withdraw KS Group
from the bid for Project A5."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAstonishment rippled through the room as every head turned toward the breathtakingly bold woman who had just spoken. She was
willing to make such a sacrifice?
"Alyssa..." Jasper clenched his fists, emotions crashing over him like waves.
He knew why she was here—why she was willing to give something that directly benefited her family. Still, the question lingered—
was the risk she took proportionate to the help she offered?
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