Jasper held a deep respect for Alyssa''s brothers, particrly Axel, whom he found to be kindred spirits.


    Their connection felt like a reunion with a friend from long ago, despite meetingter in life.


    "Oh, goodness gracious! Winston!"


    Dominic emerged from the corridor with hurried steps and a troubled countenance, urgently beckoning


    for Winston. Close on his heels came the senior shareholders of the KS Group.


    Jasper''s and Axel''s faces turned grim at the sight of this.


    Winston had just regained consciousness, yet Dominic wasted no time hurrying to his side. This could


    only mean Dominic had eyes in the hospital, ensuring he was abreast of every unfolding situation.


    He pulled out all the stops to present himself as deeply invested in Winston''s recovery. However, his


    underlying intention was to disseminate news of Winston''s dire illness, generating pressure to sow


    discord within the KS Group and capitalize on the resulting upheaval for personal gain.


    While Axelcked the business acumen to fully grasp the situation''s nuances, Jasper, with his keen


    insight, easily discerned Dominic''s ulterior motives. He could read the intricate machinations reflected


    in Dominic''s demeanor.


    Among the hurried crowd converging at the ward entrance, Axel could discern only Dominic''s familiar


    figure.


    Dominic''s astonishment was evident as he encountered Jasper''smanding stance at the entrance.


    After all, who wouldn''t know Jasper Beckett, the president of the Beckett Group?


    Recalling Jasper''s connection with Alyssa, Dominic mustered a disingenuous smile and extended his


    hand. "Ah, Mr. Beckett. It''s been quite some time. I had a feeling you''d lend your assistance during this


    critical moment for the Taylor family. After all, we''re practically family!"


    The remark was a calcted attempt to showcase his closeness to Jasper and bolster his own image.


    "Ugh!" Axel expressed his disdain with a loud spit and a roll of his eyes.


    Dominic was rendered speechless.


    Jasper narrowed his eyes, appraising him with a frosty stare. "And you are?"


    Everyone was dumbfounded.


    Dominic''s embarrassment was palpable as his expression stiffened in shock.


    Jasper''s question cut deep, a humiliating blow.


    "Shouldn''tmon courtesy dictate that you introduce yourself before extending your hand?" Jasper''s


    tone remained cool, his gaze unwaveringly icy. "Besides, it''s curious how you im we''re family. I am


    Alyssa''s partner. I hold every member of the Taylor family dear. Why, then, do I not know who you are?"


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    Turning slightly to Axel, Jasper asked, "Axel, do you know him?"


    Axel blinked his eyes. "I don''t think so."


    Dominic struggled to contain his outrage, though he knew Winston''s sons were not easily swayed.


    "Axel, your sense of humor remains intact after all these years," he remarked with forced joviality.


    Then, with a shameless grin directed at Jasper, he continued, "Mr. Beckett, a man of your stature must


    find it difficult to keep track of everyone you meet. I believe we''ve met more than once, but it was my


    mistake. I should have introduced myself."


    "This is Mr. Winston''s brother, Dominic Taylor, an executive director at the KS Group," Dominic''s


    subordinate interjected, eager to support his boss.


    "Ah, Mr. Dominic, the one with the questionable investment instincts." Jasper''s smirk was evident as he


    looked down at Dominic. " Have you managed to recover the 50 million you lost?"