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?”

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

one who broke the news of the wedding to the media. The rumor claiming Alice to be a mistress was also her doing. “How dare that bitch humiliate me and claim

you, everyone, for your concern. 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

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.” Liana looked close

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

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 were

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

to answer my call. But what did 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

chat group

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

blinked and typed, “They’re

feather! Also, I have

sent, “Just

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

first glance, but the Taylor siblings knew of his hacking skills. He wasn’t as skilled as Axel, but his skills worked well enough. They 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

went through the photos in contentment. “Where did

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

Let me take

treating me to a

can drink

yet. I still

her a health diagnosis from a medical institution alongside several photos of

woman’s abdomen.

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