Chapter 13

Chapter 13

“Lia?” Jasper said, calming himself down.

“Help me, Jasper!” Liana pleaded for help through her sobs. “I’m being surrounded by reporters at Beckett Group … I’m scared!”

“I’m coming downstairs!” Jasper grabbed his coat and left without a second thought.

“No, Mr. Jasper!” Xavier stopped him in his tracks. “You should have security head downstairs to escort her instead. You’ll be mobbed by the reporters if you go!”

Jasper’s expression turned somber, and there was not a lick of hesitation as he rushed out the door.

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“When will the wedding between you and Mr. Beckett be scheduled, Ms. Gardner?”

“The exposé claims that you and Mr. Beckett are childhood sweethearts. Did you two meet many years ago?”

Beckett’s ex–wife? Is it

The woman played up her meek and weak facade despite being secretly thrilled. She was the one who broke the news of the wedding

be sure to notify everyone once we have news to share.” She gave the cameras a comely smile. “As for Mr. Beckett’s ex–wife … I know very little about Ms. White. Please don’t attack her.

reporters were now buzzing with excitement, leading to more chaos. Just as Liana was backing up like a terrified bird, she was suddenly surrounded by a solid embrace. An arm wrapped itself around her shoulder while ushering her to the door. “You’re finally here, Jasper.”

to look around. He couldn’t help but feel like Alice was right there, watching the scene

the comforts of her office, observing as the pair left. It would be a lie to say she wasn’t affected by the sight of Jasper protecting Liana and holding her in his arms as if she

protected me?” Alyssa’s eyes stung with unshed tears. “I was dying of pain when I called you that stormy night two

think I loved a man like you so dearly for three years. In

chat group was

news about the wedding, has been replaced. It was your ex–husband’s doing. It seems

and typed, “They’re

true! Birds of a feather! Also, I have

“Just say

are the fruits of my investigation. Don’t go trying to steal my thunder Go conduct your own investigation!” He then sent her a voice recording. “I found some interesting

his skills worked well enough. They aided in many of his investigations, and no criminal could escape his grasp.

Alyssa whistled as she went through the photos in contentment. “Where did they

single one. This man rang some alarm bells, so I hacked into his account and gained access to his photo library on his phone. That’s where I found these babies. This man is a fitness instructor

Silas. Let me

even treating me to a drink?

You can drink

yet. I still have more. This one

a health diagnosis from

woman’s abdomen.

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