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?”

your opinions on Mr. Beckett’s ex–wife? Is it true that his

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

Mr. Beckett and I will 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. She and Mr.

under control until she spoke up. The reporters were now buzzing with excitement, leading to more chaos. Just as Liana was backing up like a terrified bird, she was

help but feel like Alice was right

slightly. Alyssa was watching it all go down in the comforts of her office, observing as the pair left. It would be a lie to say she wasn’t affected by the sight

her. Have you ever protected me?” Alyssa’s eyes stung with unshed tears. “I was dying of pain when I called

I get? A phone that was switched off. To think I loved a man like you so dearly for three years. In the end, I was just a tool to appease your grandfather and stall for time. None of my efforts were worth it. Jasper Beckett, you’re the biggest regret of my

group was suddenly

the first to publicize the news about the wedding, has been replaced. It was your ex–husband’s doing. It seems his girlfriend’s snitching had nothing to do with

typed, “They’re the

“That’s true! Birds of a feather! Also, I have big news I need to tell you in private,

sent, “Just say it

my thunder Go conduct your own investigation!” He then sent her a voice recording. “I found some interesting

aided in many of his investigations, and no criminal could escape his grasp. Liana Gardner was no different. Photos of a scantily clad Liana kissing a biracial man were

went through

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

Let me

You’re not even treating me

can drink all you

too excited yet. I still have more. This

then sent her a health diagnosis from

woman’s abdomen.

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