Chapter 189

Jasper peered at the stage, but Alyssa had long

left. He could only frown, brows knit together in focus.

The wall stall were busying about in the kitchen when a simply-

clad maid slipped into the room. Betty had gotten through to her, so she W4s prepared to do her dir the bed away from the cameras and took out the vials Betty had given her before adding them to two champagne glasses. She then topped it off with champagne.

One for Mr Tanah Taylor and the other for Mr. Landon Harper. Do you understand? You have to mak That was the instruction Belly had given her.

uld be the maid's golden licket to being rich. She was determined not to mess up.

Hight after she finished topping the drinks, the urge to go to the restroom hit her like a pillow to the Just then, a woman in a white cotton dress snuck into the kitchen. She was the Beckett family's fourt like eyes peered carefully at her surroundings, ensuring no one was around before she

chugged down one of the glasses of

Unbeknownst to anyone else in her family, Lauren had a drinking problem. She often snuck into the of The morning to drink her fill. Right now, that bad habit was making itself known once again. “Mmm Delicious! She burped slightly and smacked her lips.

d the glass and left the scene before anyone could catch her.

Alyssa never showed up in front of Newton again after Winston's arrival

Jasper found himself with no appetite whatsoever, even as countless delicious dishes were served as evening went on. He kept alancing around the venue, his eyes brooding and sad.

"A toast to your health, Mr. Taylor!” Landon cried, raising his glass. “You're truly blessed to be marriec it.”

Jonah smiled and clinked his glass with Landon’s. “Oh, I won't. I'll treat her like a queen every single « Landon cleared his throat, then gave the man his name card. “This is my card, and there's my phone an

acquaintance, Mr. Taylor.”

Jonah raised an eyebrow. “I know who you are, Mr. Harper. We can skip the pleasantries.”

"Oh, but I'm sure there's something you don’t know about me. I'm interested in Alice, too,” Landon s Jasper's hand around his wine glass tightened.

Jonah seemed unperturbed. “Oh?”

“There's always a bigger fish, Mr. Harper. Alice has a long list of admirers. If you lose feelings or inter Landon’s gaze was lirm and steady. It didn't look like he was joking at all.

Jonah grinned, finding Landon amusing. “Thank you for the reminder. But I'm sure that will never cor Jasper couldn't stand it anymore. He stood up and left the table.

Though these two men hadn't mentioned his name once, it felt like they were throwing sarcastic jab: stop. It was unbearable

to sit through to the end.

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+15 BONUS

The moment he left the table and the main venue, someone smashed into his chest. It was Liana. “Jasper!”

Just then, he noticed a familiar ligure walking by in the distance.

It was Alyssa.

He opened his mouth as il about to speak, but then Liana forcefully kissed him on the lips.

Alyssa just so happened to turn and look at them. She

grimaced just the slightest upon seeing this sight, then turned away as if nothing had happened, lea Jaspers heart lightened. He immediately shoved Liana away, nearly making her fall on her feet.

“You Why did you push me? How could you?” Liana cried.

Jasper grilled his teeth, wiping away the lipstick on his face. “You know I despise being forced agains

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