“But-“Xavier sounded hesitant.


    Heart sinking, Jasper demanded, “What is it?”


    “Jameson Schmidt was the one who helped Madam.” Xavier broke into a cold sweat when he brought


    up Jameson’s name.


    Rage filled Jasper’s eyes. His jawline tightened as he clenched his teeth.


    “Not only that, photos of Mr. Taylor and Jameson are circting online. There are-unverified rumors of


    an arranged marriage between the Taylor and Schmidt families. Madam might end up marrying


    Jameson Schmidt!” Even Xavier quivered as he spoke.


    Jasper was clearly more crushed and heartbroken than Xavier upon hearing the news.


    Nervous, he was about to look for Alyssa when he witnessed the Jesseltons of Mosgravia’s Jesselton


    Incorporated approaching him. under heavy security protection.


    “Mr. Beckett, it’s the Jesseltons!” Xavier gaped at the entourage. ” Damn, are the father and son both


    here? It could’ve been a sudden schedule change, as we weren’t notified at all.”


    While they were speaking, Ezzo and Zeke Jesselton came to a stop in front of Jasper.


    Ezzo addressed him with amusement, “Mr. Beckett, I thought I wouldn’t have a chance to see you


    again because you were absent from the meetingst time. I thought you resigned.”


    Zeke lifted his chin with a mix of disdain and haughtiness. “Dad, is he the president of the Beckett


    Group? I thought the president was the


    Jasper pressed his lips, knowing that he must have pissed off the Jesseltons after he stood them up


    last time.


    Worse, the Beckett Group and Jesselton Incorporated would see more interaction in the future as the


    twopanies had recently signed a billion-dor project.


    The Jesseltons appeared to hold a grudge against Jasper, looking down on him and choosing instead


    to side with Justin Beckett.


    “Sorry to disappoint you,” Jasper collected himself and replied with a nonchnt smile.


    He shrugged off the Jesseltons’ attitude and graciously reached out for a handshake. “Justin isn’t the


    president-of the Beckett Group. Besides, I have not resigned from thepany.


    “Why don’t we take this opportunity to introduce ourselves once again? Let’s put aside petty grudges


    that stand in the way of mutual gains. There are no evesting enemies in business. Don’t you agree?”


    Ezzo and Zeke exchanged nces. Jasper’s humility had thwarted them from making a scene.


    Even though the Jesseltons were friends with Justin, at the end of the day, Jasper held the power


    within the Beckett Group.


    Moreover, Jasper hit the nail on the head when he professed that there were no evesting enemies in


    business, only private interests.


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    Finally, Ezzo and Zeke backed down and shook hands with Jasper, their attitude softening. “Mr.


    Beckett, let’s work well together.”


    Jasper replied firmly, “I hope so as well.”


    The four distinguished families settled into their seats in the VIP area.


    After the debacle, the Harpers seemed uneasy and abashed, except for Preston, who had been


    reveling in the drama.


    He relished in the trouble that ensnared Landon’s family, as he was secretly a rebel and traitor at heart.


    “Preston, thank you for taking care of Zoe’s trouble today,” Cornelius expressed his gratitude toward his


    second son. “If it weren’t for you, we would have been in a difficult spot because of what she had


    done.”