Jasper's arrival plunged the conference room into an uneasy silence, and heavy tension settled over the space.
Justin looked up, his expression a frozen mask. A palpable chill emanated from him.
Javier's eyes widened in surprise. "Jasper? What are you doing here?"
"Even though I'm no longer the president of Beckett Group, I remain a shareholder and board member. It's only natural for me to be here," Jasper replied smoothly as he strolled to his seat.
As he passed behind Justin, he abruptly stopped.
Without a moment's notice, he struck the back of Justin's chair. The sudden impact made Justin flinch.
"Am I right, Justin?"
Justin's expression darkened. Forcing a smile, he replied, "As a board member, you have the right to attend, even if you're no longer involved in operations. There's no issue."
"If that's the case, why wasn't I informed about this meeting?"
Jasper lowered himself into his seat, legs slightly parted, exuding an air of indifference. Yet, beneath the nonchalance was an undeniable authority that warned others not to overstep.
Justin offered a small smile. "Then perhaps you should ask your secretary. Why didn't he notify you of such an important meeting? That level of negligence is unprofessional, wouldn't you agree?"
The air grew heavier.
Javier's expression hardened. The longer the meeting was delayed, the harder it would be to dispel the brewing animosity. If they let this drag on, they'd only make a spectacle of themselves.
Clearing his throat, Javier averted his gaze and moved to the agenda.
"The incident at the last press conference had quite an impact on the corporation. While the situation has largely stabilized, I felt it necessary to convene this meeting for a clear explanation."
He took a deep breath, his usual confidence wavering. In a low voice, he continued, "Although my sons were in direct conflict at the press conference, I believe it was all a misunderstanding.
"Justin and Jasper are biological brothers. When they were younger, Justin even saved Jasper's life. Blood is thicker than water—he would never resort to such underhanded means against his own brother."
A heavy silence followed.
Justin coughed softly, his gaze cutting across the room to Jasper, who sat upright and expressionless, as if none of this concerned him.
Justin scoffed. He almost admired how well Jasper concealed his emotions.
"The authorities have completed their investigation," Javier said. "It was determined that Justin's female physician orchestrated the entire situation. She admitted to everything, and Justin had nothing to do with it."
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