Alyssa''s gaze burned with disdain as she confronted Dominic''s pretentiousness, ready to speak her


    mind. However, Jonah''s gentle touch on her shoulder interrupted her, his soft voice breaking the


    tension. "Uncle Dominic, Dad wants to see you."


    Jasper stood in shock while Alyssa nced at Jonah in surprise.


    Dominic''s lip curled into a smug smile.


    Just as Dominic moved to step into the ward, his footing gave way beneath him, propelling him forward


    with a pronounced thud.


    Dominic fell hard on his face.


    Some of the shareholders who had followed him there couldn''t help butugh.


    Meanwhile, Axel, who had been leaning against the wall, maintained his indifferent facade. He casually


    retracted his leg, which had obstructed Dominic''s path.


    Dominic, feeling the weight of his years, struggled to rise, his knee throbbing with pain. With a fierce


    re, he directed his gaze at Axel, who appeared unfazed. "You!"


    Axel let out azy yawn. "Uncle Dominic, you''re not as young as you used to be. You should watch


    where you''re walking. My foot has been here for the past 30 minutes. Why did you still manage to trip


    over it?"


    Struggling to control his breath, Dominic felt hisposure slipping as Axel''s words cut deep, mocking


    hisck of awareness.


    "And be more careful walking at night," Axel continued nonchntly. "You might have hit the ground


    this time, but who knows where you might end up next?"Material ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Alyssa burst outughing and gave a thumbs-up to Axel. Then, she reached out and gently caressed


    Jasper''s hand. "Would you like toe inside?"


    "Can I?" Jasper''s lips pursed in bewilderment.


    Alyssa leaned into him, her eyes sparkling with shrewd charm. "We''re family. Of course, you can."


    Jasper''s breath quickened, attempting to maintain hisposure while his hand, warm against her


    waist, betrayed his true feelings.


    Upon seeing Winston, Dominic unleashed his acting skills, feigning profuse tears as if Winston were


    already gone.


    "Isn''t my father sitting here perfectly fine? Your dramatics are killing the mood," Ss interjected with a


    touch of sarcasm, his distaste for Dominic''s pretentiousness evident.


    Ss, don''t be rude to your uncle," Winston chided softly, defending Dominic.


    Dominic wiped away his tears, stealing nces at Winston. Despite his stoic appearance, Dominic


    sensed that Winston''s illness was more serious than Alyssa had let on.


    "Uncle Dominic, if you genuinely care for my dad and feel any remorse, please don''t oppose him.


    Focus on helping him in managing the business. Enough with the hypocrisy," Jonah stated with a


    serious tone, his indifferent gaze fixed on Dominic.