Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 2398

Also at a loss, Javier yelled anxiously, "Dad! Dad, are you okay? Get an ambulance now!"

Panic erupted in the conference room, the air thick with chaos.

Justin pushed through the crowd and knelt beside Newton, his gaze heavy with feigned concern as he studied Newton's pale, pained face. "Grandpa, are you having one of your episodes? Please, hang in there."

Leaning closer, he whispered with a sinister chuckle, "You wouldn't want to miss seeing me take over Jasper's position as president of Beckett Group."

Newton's bloodshot eyes widened as he struggled to speak. "Y-You... m-monster..."

Justin's lips curled into a cold smile. "What a flattering compliment. Thank you."

…

Newton was rushed to the hospital after collapsing.

Despite the urgency, neither Javier nor Justin accompanied him as the outcome of the critical board meeting loomed. With Jasper detained, Ben was the only one to stay by Newton's side.

Watching Newton being wheeled into the ER, Ben's chest tightened with sorrow and indignation. His fists clenched as tears brimmed in his eyes.

Newton had given so much to Beckett Group, yet, at his most vulnerable, no one stood by him.

Ben wiped his eyes. Left with no other choice, he picked up his phone with his trembling hands.

After a few rings, Alyssa answered, her voice slightly breathless. "I'm sorry, Mr. Gorham. I was busy and didn't realize you were calling."

Ben was about to terminate the call then. His voice cracked. "Ms. Alyssa…"

Sensing something was wrong, Alyssa's tone sharpened. "Did something happen to Grandpa Newton?"

"Ms. Alyssa, Mr. Beckett Senior had an episode. He's in the ER now. Could… Could you come and be with him?"

…

"I believe Mr. Jasper, too," Ben said. "But it doesn't matter if we trust him. The influential board members, including Mr. Javier, seem to have sided with Mr. Justin. The future looks grim for Mr. Jasper."

After receiving urgent care, Newton was transferred to a regular ward.

Alyssa sat by his bed, holding tightly onto his wrinkled hands. Her eyes reddened as she said, "Don't worry, Grandpa Newton. I'm here… I'm here with you."

"My dear… Sorry to have made you worry."

Newton's voice was weak and labored. Squeezing Alyssa's hand, he responded, "I-I thought… I won't wake up again…"

Alyssa was on the brink of tears. "Don't say that, Grandpa Newton. I'm sure you'll live a long life!"

"I… I wasn't able to help Jasper. I'm too weak."

A wave of sorrow washed over Alyssa, but she steadied herself. After a moment of hesitation, she leaned closer and whispered, her voice low but resolute, "Grandpa Newton, I have an idea to keep Justin in check."