Chapter 1659

Jasper's languid tone pained Landon. "Jasper, stop sounding so defeated. Chin up, won't you? Sometimes, when I struggle to face the boomers in top leadership as the company president, I mimic what you do.

"You're my role model, and you need to act like one. Who else am I going to learn from?"

To Landon, who lost his father young, Jasper was more than a true friend; he was also an older brother who contributed significantly to Landon's growth.

Jasper managed a smile, his frosty expression softening. Still, Landon's remark failed to lighten up his mood.

Right after Jasper ended the call, everyone else's phones buzzed with notifications in unison.

Sean, who had been out dealing with work matters on Alyssa and Jonah's behalf, hurried back frantically. "Mr. Jonah, I have bad news!"

As the words rolled off his tongue, he turned white and froze on the spot upon noticing the other family members present.

Alyssa, Jasper, and the others had checked the push notifications on their respect