Chapter 2434
Chapter 2434
"Remy beat Sheryl up?" Jasper repeated, his voice laced with disbelief.
Having wiped away his tears, Axel leaned in to listen to the phone call.
"Yeah! I saw it with my own eyes in the surveillance footage. He punched her brutally!" Xavier's voice was filled with astonishment. He exhaled sharply before continuing, "I thought they were a close-knit group. Looks like even they have internal conflicts!"
After a brief pause, he ventured, "Mr. Beckett, do you think we could use this as a breakthrough? Maybe Remy has been at odds with Sheryl for a while, and he's tired of working under Justin. Perhaps all he needs is a little push to turn against them. After all, didn't Ms. Altman join us because she hated everything Jameson did?"
Jasper didn't give a direct answer. Instead, he spoke quietly, "It's a clever thought, but it's still uncertain. We don't really know Remy's intentions. Our interactions with him have been few, and they've always been risky confrontations. I don't know what he truly thinks."
Xavier sighed, his concern evident. "Mr. Beckett, the press conference is the day after tomorrow. What's your plan? Are you just going to watch Justin put on his show?
"Please forgive my bluntness, but Dr. Bender's testimony alone might not be enough. Your blood test results are valid; we need more proof of your innocence."
"Thank you, Xavier," Jasper said unexpectedly, catching both Xavier and Axel off guard.
They were left speechless, unsure of how to respond.
"It's been tough on you lately, giving it your all. Now that I've been dismissed as president of Beckett Group, it's time for you to take a breather. You don't need to feel so tense anymore," Jasper spoke in a gentle tone, his voice laced with emotions that were impossible to understand.
"I'm not tired, Mr. Beckett. I don't need a break!" Xavier replied urgently.
Truth be told, when Jasper had been dismissed, Xavier made a silent vow to stay loyal to him, even if it meant working without pay.
In the past, Xavier had been driven by greed-living without an income was torture. But now, he was willing to let go of all that. All he wanted was to be by Jasper's side. The thought of taking a break now terrified him; he feared it might signal that Jasper was about to fire him.
"Don't panic. I'm not going to abandon you."
Jasper saw through Xavier's anxious thoughts immediately. With a slight smile, he continued, "I just can't stand seeing a certain someone come to me with swollen eyes every morning. I know that this particular person hides away to cry silently too.
"People who understand will know it's because you miss your girlfriend. Those who don't might even think that I've killed her. You should go home, gather yourself, and then come back to me."
Xavier froze, his face flushing with embarrassment. He hadn't realized his sobs were audible. He missed Maggie deeply, and the thought of others overhearing his pain made him uncomfortable.noveldrama
After the call ended, Axel couldn't hide his agitation any longer. His voice trembled as he asked, "If Damien is going against Sheryl, does that mean he's starting to remember his past? Could his true self be awakening?
"Damien must have lost his memory after the accident, which led him to Justin's control. But how could someone so kind turn into someone else entirely?
"Justin's trying to drag Damien into the darkness he's in. He even tried to manipulate Damien into hurting us, making us fight a family member. Justin is pure evil!"
Deep in thought, Jasper's gaze was fixed on the dark night ahead.
Of all things, Remy had chosen to confront Sheryl the night Amber disappeared-and even beat her. There had to be more to it than that.
"Perhaps Damien's conscience is awakening. But for some reason, he hasn't been able to break free from Justin's hold," Jasper mused.
After a moment's pause, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. "Axel, you might not like what I'm about to say, but hear me
out.
"We might only have a chance at rescuing Amber if Damien remains by Justin's side."
Axel's heart skipped a beat. He understood exactly what Jasper meant. It wasn't just about taking the offensive. Their success depended on insider help.
They couldn't be certain how Amber was being treated in captivity. But if Remy was truly starting to question Justin and Sheryl's actions, he might secretly be willing to help Amber.