Alyssa noticed the distress and wariness on Newton’s face and assumed that she might have breached


    a sensitive family topic. It would be inappropriate for her to press for an answer.


    Despite always being sensible, she somehow developed a deep interest in the matter that concerned


    Jasper.


    She blurted out boldly, “Grandpa, is there any tension between Jasper and Justin? And is that rted


    to


    their kidnapping case when they were younger?”


    Newton looked astonished. Wide-eyed, he gasped, “Y-You knew about the kidnapping?”


    “I’m sorry, Grandpa. I didn’t intend to overstep. Alyssa apologized.


    After a pause, she whispered, “Jasper mentioned Justin to me a while ago. He’d promised to tell me


    the


    truthter and that he won’t keep anything from me.


    “I was giving him the silent treatment back then. And I had refused to learn the truth. But curiosity got


    the


    better of me, so I …” Alyssa’s voice faded as she blushed in embarrassment.


    Newton felt happy at the shy look on Alyssa’s face, which reminded him of her old self. That proved


    that


    Alyssa was less resentful toward Jasper and even developed an interest in his affairs.


    Their rtionship appeared to have improved.


    “Alice, the fact that Jasper is willing to share his past with you shows that he considers you family. He


    trusts you,” Newton sighed, clearly still affected by the incident.


    He began, “My grandsons were kidnapped when they were just children. Their kidnappers were part of


    a


    notorious gang involved in various crimes, including drug trafficking, murder, and robbery. They were


    known for kidnapping numerous heirs from wealthy families across the country.”


    “I’m aware of that. You’re referring to the gang leader, Gustav Holm, also known as ‘Crazy Gustav,


    right?”


    Alyssa pondered, recalling the information she had heard from Colene.


    Gustav had once been a henchman under Colene’s father butter left the gang to pursue his own


    criminal ambitions by establishing his gang.


    das


    Back in the day, Gustav was so bold as to provoke the police, iming that he would only retire after


    amassing tens of millions in ransom payments.


    When he was finally arrested 18 years ago, the media celebrated, only to have Gustav grinning in front


    of


    the cameras.


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    “For now, only Dr. Liverton and I are aware of the diagnosis. Grandpa, don’t worry. Dr. Liverton is a


    trustworthy acquaintance of mine. He’ll keep it confidential,” she reassured.


    Then, she frowned and whispered, “Grandpa, there are no other solutions to his PTSD except for


    taking


    sedatives now. Besides, I have no idea when and where he would be triggered. The secret could be.


    exposed at any time. What if


    “Let’s do our best to keep it under wraps as long as possible. At the very least, we should do so until


    Jasper takes over thepany and inherits the majority of the shares and assets,” Newton replied,


    looking concerned and clenching his fist.


    He added, “No one else should lead thepany except Jasper. If others find out about his diagnosis,


    they might use it against him. His position as president could be jeopardized, not to mention inheriting


    thepany


    Alyssa felt thoroughly puzzled. After deep consideration, she prodded, “Grandpa, under normal


    circumstances, the family business would go to the eldest, which means Justin should have been the


    heir


    of the Beckett Group.


    “I heard that Justin has been recuperating at Mosgravia due to his poor health. I always assumed that


    Jasper was made the heir only because of Justin’s health, but your earlierment suggests there’s


    more!


    the story. What’s behind your insistence on making Jasper the heir?”


    Newton looked rmed. He swallowed hard and fell silent.