Female Novel
Chapter 1572
Landon was so angry that he gnashed his teeth so hard that it hurt.
The death of his father was the greatest source of pain in his life. He would feel a pang of pain just hearing his father's name. Butnow, Cornelius was using Bill's death to attack him, all for the sake of protecting Zoe.
It was a disgrace to Bill.
"Do you know that your mother fainted on the spot when she heard that Zoe was admitted to the emergency room? Luckily, theservants were there to catch her in time. Otherwise, if she had collapsed and hit her head, you might have lost her."
Cornelius continued, "Landon, | know you're close with Jasper and Alyssa, but never forget that you are a member of the Harperfamily. You're about to become Harper Group's president—my successor.
“At this crucial moment, you should focus on managing the company's affairs. Other matters don't need your attention.”
Cornelius stared at Landon coldly. "| heard that you have already taken your girlfriend to propose to the Beckett family privatelyand have met with the Becketts.”
Landon's heart skipped a beat.
"You haven't arranged for me to meet Mr. Javier because you wanted to wait until the appointment is official. By then, you'll haveenough confidence to formally propose to the Beckett family."
When Cornelius noticed the change in Landon's expression, he knew he had the upper hand. He sat back leisurely in his chair.
"Mr. Javier is a man of high standards. He's renowned for being difficult to please in the business world of Solana City. If youwant him to fully accept you as his son-in-law, you need to show sincerity. Don't you think so, Landon?"novelbin
In the hospital, Julien administered the medicine Jameson had sent to Winston right after he found out it was safe.
The next morning, amidst the anxious prayers and anticipation, Winston gradually woke up and opened his eyes.
"Dad!" Alyssa couldn't contain her excitement and rushed to hug Winston tightly.
"Oh my... You're suffocating me. It seems that Jasper really feeds you well," Winston teased weakly as he patted Alyssa's back.Inwardly, he was overjoyed. "I just came back from the brink of death. Are you trying to send me back?
"Dad, don't say such things!"
The mix of relief and joy from their reunion made Alyssa hold Winston even tighter. Her eyes shone with tears of happiness."What brink of death? You were just asleep and woke up."
Winston sighed and smiled weakly. "Lyse, this is my body. How could | not know my condition?
"I'm getting old... really old. Before, even if the sky fell, | thought I could bear it. But now, without anything happening, I've alreadyfallen."
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"Dad, you're recovering quickly. There's nothing serious," Jonah said with a forced smile as he walked to the bedside.Everyone nodded, pretending to be relaxed."Don't try to fool me."
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After a long silence, Jasper finally spoke. "Axel, why don't you go in?"
"Why should I?" Axel crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow in response.