Can't Win Me Back

There was silence.

Jasper felt the chilly night breeze at Bernardia blowing across his face. He had an intense look in his eyes, and he could feel his heart pounding.

Until today, he still had a glimmer of hope for Justin, who had once saved his life.

With his own eyes, he had witnessed how the Schmidt brothers tore at one another and fought to their deaths. He didn't want the same cruelty to replay within the Becketts.

"Jasper, I know that I'm unable to take care of myself because of my physical condition. Even so, I have always cared about Beckett Group. I think about Grandpa, Dad, you, and Lauren too."Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.

Justin's tone of voice was full of sincerity. "Firstly, I didn't know you were blowing the issue up from behind the scenes. All I did was look at it from Beckett Group's perspective. My intention was simply to protec our family's interests.

"Secondly, even if I knew that you were the one behind all that, I don't think I would've done anything differently because everything I did was for Beckett Group's sake.

"Jasper..." Justin coughed. "I hope that you'll be able to understand where I'm coming from."

Upon hearing Justin's explanation, Jasper clenched his hands into fists. Deep down, he had mixed feelings.

After dinner, Jonah, Silas, and Liam chatted with Winston in the room. Liam had managed to squeeze time out of his busy schedule to make it for the wedding.

"Where's Axel?"

Winston paid attention to his sons' attendance, as if he was doing a roll call. He even teased, "Why is he trying to sulk at me even when we're at Mr. Landon and Ms. Lauren's wedding? He's not so petty and stubborn, is he?"

"Dad, Axel arrived some time ago. He even helped Landon with the decorations two days ago."

It was rare to see Silas siding with his foe. "But he went out first thing this morning. I asked him where he was going, but he didn't tell me."

"How about Cyrus? Why isn't he here either?" Winston frowned. "He's not chickening out because he can't bear to see the woman he likes getting married, is he? It's not like my son to be such a coward." "You're underestimating Cyrus, Dad. He's already reconciled with Landon. He's let it go and moved on."

Jonah smiled slightly. "He's just swamped with work. He finally managed to apply for leave and is now on the plane. He'll be arriving tomorrow morning."

"Ah, good to know that he's gotten over her. There are plenty of other fish in the sea."

Winston nodded contentedly. "If it's a challenge for my son to find a partner, I'm afraid that all the men in the world will end up being bachelors for life." Everything else aside, Winston had absolute confidence in his sons getting girlfriends.

That was mainly because they had good genetic inheritance.

"Dad, I just heard from Mandy that Lyse also invited Miley. She's already on her way here from Kontina."

Liam poured and handed Winston a

cup of locally produced black tea With a warm smile, he continued, "Actually, Miley's not just coming for the wedding. Her main purpose is to see you and Mandy."

Winston sighed, "How kind of her."

Winston's heart felt warm. At the same time, he couldn't help but worry. "But I've seen the recent news. The political situation at Kontina has been quite unstable.

"Ever since Jeremy was elected, he's encountered a number of issues. He even got into an accident when he visited a foreign country. It's fortunate that he was alright."

He sighed again. "Back then, I wasn't thinking straight. I really regret allowing Miley to marry to such a faraway place."

"Why are you regretting that, Dad? Your daughter is the First Lady, and your son-in-law is the president of a country. I would be laughing in my sleep if I were you," Silas couldn't help but chime in.

"That's because you're not yet a father. You don't know what a father's love toward his daughter feels like."

Winston shot a glance of annoyance

at Silas. Plus, what else do you know other than to fill that stomach of yours? You're probably just like that sausage roll on the inside!"

Silas was rendered speechless.

It was a rare opportunity for Winston and his sons to gather together as a happy family. So, Julien was tactful about not interrupting them.

Although all of the Taylors had acknowledged him, he still felt like an outsider at a time like this. He was very self-aware and quick-witted.

Julien changed into a new outfit in his room. He put on the brown wool coat that Jonah had gifted him. Then, he trotted down the stairs with his hands in his pockets.