Chapter 523
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Landon and Xavier transferred Jasper to another hospital under Jasper’s persistent requests.
Jasper lay on a pristine white bedsheet in his room, hooked to an IV drip. The ordeal had taken its toll on
him, but he still appeared remarkably handsome, much to Landon’s envy.
“You scoundrel. I bet you’ll be a casanova even in the afterlife. Tsk tsk, you sinner,” teased Landon with an
amused expression. He sat facing the back of his chair with his legs spread and his arms folded on the
backrest.
“You’re mean.” Jasper slowly opened his eyes with rage. He couldn’t breathe properly from the pain. “I
was puking blood, and here you are, talking about my looks. I’ve always been better-looking than you.
Does that annoy you?”
“Ah, come on now. I was just trying to lighten the mood in case you were getting bored,” Landon
responded.
Landon was concerned for Jasper’s health but hesitant to delve too deeply into that conversation, fearing
it might come across as cheesy.
“Don’t worry, you’re not going to die. I’ve arranged for the best experts to treat you. I even shelled out 100
thousand dollars for a one-time use of a lung machine.
“And if that doesn’t work, I’ll reach out to international experts. I can do anything with the money I have-
even negotiate with the Grim Reaper!”
Jasper furrowed his brows, annoyed by Landon’s endless chatter.
Landon slapped his ch*st confidently and declared, “Even if you were paralyzed from head to toe, I will bring you everywhere by my side and make you my lucky charm!
“You might have lost a wife, but you still have a friend in me! I will never abandon my bro!”
Jasper went over Landon’s words and couldn’t help but wonder if his friend was subtly cursing and
mocking him.
“We can still be friends if you keep your mouth shut,” replied Jasper.
Landon smiled sheepishly with a heavy feeling within. Still, he gathered himself and encouraged Jasper, Hang in there! If something happens to you, not only will your family lose their bloodline, but your grandpa
will not have anyone by his side!
‘Your family is a group of devils. They would totally usurp your success and exploit your grandpa without
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Jasper felt his ch*st tighten. He had flashbacks of the moment he coughed up blood.
He had been gripped by despair then, and his life flashed across his mind. Two faces appeared in his
mind. One was Newton’s, and the other was Alyssa’s.
Jasper inhaled deeply to calm his nerves. He casually remarked, “If something bad happens to me, my
brother will be the one who takes over the presidency.
“To be fair, I took what was supposed to be his. I wouldn’t have become the heir of Beckett Group if it
weren’t for his health issues.”
“Nonsense! Primogeniture has no place in the modern world! Your grandpa would have chosen you for
your talent and capability, even if Justin were in good health,” objected Landon, who had been watching
too many family dramas with his mom.
Jasper smiled softly, feeling fortunate to have an optimistic friend in his otherwise dreary and boring life.
“Why did you request for a hospital transfer, though? You got hurt because of Lyse!” questioned Landon.
Still seated, he rowed himself to Jasper’s bedside with his legs.
“Wasn’t that a great chance to talk to her? I might even put on a little show at her doorstep if I were you.
Perhaps I’d pretend to vomit blood all over, just to show how much I’ve sacrificed for her! You should
evoke her maternal instincts by parading your misery!”
