Landon was so angry that he gnashed his teeth so hard that it hurt.


    The death of his father was the greatest source of pain in his life. He would feel a pang of pain just


    hearing his father''s name. But now, Cornelius was using Bill''s death to attack him, all for the sake of


    protecting Zoe.


    It was a disgrace to Bill.


    "Do you know that your mother fainted on the spot when she heard that Zoe was admitted to the


    emergency room? Luckily, the servants were there to catch her in time. Otherwise, if she had copsed


    and hit her head, you might have lost her."


    Cornelius continued, "Landon, I know you''re close with Jasper and Alyssa, but never forget that you


    are a member of the Harper family. You''re about to be Harper Group''s president—my sessor.


    "At this crucial moment, you should focus on managing thepany''s affairs. Other matters don''t need


    your attention."


    Cornelius stared at Landon coldly. "I heard that you have already taken your girlfriend to propose to the


    Beckett family privately and have met with the Becketts."


    Landon''s heart skipped a beat.


    "You haven''t arranged for me to meet Mr. Javier because you wanted to wait until the appointment is


    official. By then, you''ll have enough confidence to formally propose to the Beckett family."


    When Cornelius noticed the change in Landon''s expression, he knew he had the upper hand. He sat


    back leisurely in his chair.


    "Mr. Javier is a man of high standards. He''s renowned for being difficult to please in the business world


    of Sna City. If you want him to fully ept you as his son-inw, you need to show sincerity. Don''t


    you think so, Landon?"


    In the hospital, Julien administered the medicine Jameson had sent to Winston right after he found out


    it was safe.


    The next morning, amidst the anxious prayers and anticipation, Winston gradually woke up and opened


    his eyes.


    "Dad!" Alyssa couldn''t contain her excitement and rushed to hug Winston tightly.


    "Oh my... You''re suffocating me. It seems that Jasper really feeds you well," Winston teased weakly as


    he patted Alyssa''s back.


    Inwardly, he was overjoyed. "I just came back from the brink of death. Are you trying to send me back?


    "Dad, don''t say such things!"


    The mix of relief and joy from their reunion made Alyssa hold Winston even tighter. Her eyes shone


    with tears of happiness. "What brink of death? You were just asleep and woke up."


    Winston sighed and smiled weakly. "Lyse, this is my body. How could I not know my condition?


    "I''m getting old... really old. Before, even if the sky fell, I thought I could bear it. But now, without


    anything happening, I''ve already fallen."


    Alyssa''s eyes stung with pain, and she felt a lump in her throat.


    "Lyse, thank you for taking care of me. I''ve frightened you, haven''t I?" Winston gently stroked her hair


    as he tearfully scanned his children.


    "Dad, you''re recovering quickly. There''s nothing serious," Jonah said with a forced smile as he walked


    to the bedside.


    Everyone nodded, pretending to be rxed.


    "Don''t try to fool me."


    Winston chuckled. "Look at your three mothers. Their eyes are swollen, as though bees have stung


    them. If you''re going to pretend, at least make it believable. Your worries are written all over your


    faces."


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    Outside the ward, Jasper stood quietly at the door. He was just an outsider, after all. Beside him stood


    Axel, who exchanged awkward nces with Jasper.


    After a long silence, Jasper finally spoke. "Axel, why don''t you go in?"


    "Why should I?" Axel crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow in response.