Newton and Ben exchanged a glance, their expressions conflicted and grim.
From their solemn faces, Jasper could tell they were about to reveal something important.
Calmly, Newton said, "Jasper, this is the transfer agreement for all the assets and shares under my name. I've already signed it. From now on, everything I own will belong to you.
"I've also drafted my will in the presence of my lawyer, Ben, and my private physician. It is legally valid. No one can alter it, even if they try."
"Grandpa…"
A sharp pain pierced Jasper's heart.
"I have no control over the shares your father holds. However, with mine and Alyssa's combined, you will have enough to contend with Justin when the time comes. That said, the transfer cannot be a simple handover. It will require approval and voting from the board."
Newton lowered his gaze and pushed another file toward Jasper. "So, this will come in handy when things reach a critical point."
Jasper paused before leaning forward to pick up the file from the table. As he flipped it open and skimmed through the contents, his eyes widened. A few seconds later, he shot to his feet.
"This…"
"I should have given that to you earlier," Newton said regretfully. "If I had, things wouldn't have escalated to this point, and Justin wouldn't have been able to seize control of Beckett Group.
"It's my fault. I couldn't bring myself to act against him. He grew up by my side. He lost his mother at such a young age, was kidnapped, and his health suffered because of it…
"I always felt I owed him. I never imagined that by tolerating him again and again, I was only feeding his malice."
Jasper snapped out of his shock and shook his head. "Don't say that, Grandpa. None of this is your fault."
It was Justin's fault. He had chosen darkness. He had chosen a path with no return.
Ben stepped in to comfort Newton. "That's right, Mr. Newton. You acted out of love for the younger generation. You didn't do anything wrong."


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