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. But now, 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, the servants were there to catch her in time. Otherwise, if she had

collapsed and hit her head, you might have lost her."

Cornelius continued, "Landon, I know you're close with Jasper and Alyssa, but never forget that you

are a member of the Harper family. You're about to become Harper Group's president—my

SUCCESSOT.

"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. "I heard that you have already taken your girlfriend to propose to

the Beckett family privately and 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 have enough 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 you want him to fully accept you as his son-in-law, you need to show

sincerity. Don't you think so, Landon?"

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 I not know my condition?

"I'm getting old... really old. Before, even if the sky fell, I thought I could bear it. But now, without

anything happening, I've already fallen.”

Alyssa's eyes stung with pain, and she felt a lump in her throat.

"Lyse, thank you for taking care of me. I've frightened you, haven't 1?" Winston gently stroked her

hair as he tearfully scanned his children.

"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.”

Winston chuckled. "Look at your three mothers. Their eyes are swollen, as though bees have stung

them. If you're going to pretend, at least make it believable. Your worries are written all over your

faces."

Outside the ward, Jasper stood quietly at the door. He was just an outsider, after all. Beside him

stood Axel, who exchanged awkward glances with Jasper.

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.