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?”

Is it true that his ex–wife interfered in

who broke the news of the wedding to the media. The

notify everyone once we have news to share.” She gave the cameras a comely smile. “As for Mr. Beckett’s ex–wife …

up like a terrified bird, she was suddenly

like Alice was right there, watching the scene play out. But how was that

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 of Jasper protecting Liana and holding her in

“I was dying of pain when I called you that stormy night two years ago. I knew you wouldn’t

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

chat group

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

blinked and typed,

of a feather! Also, I have big news I need to tell

“Just say

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

like an incomprehensible prosecutor at 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 man were forwarded to Alyssa’s

bad, Silas. This is interesting.” Alyssa whistled as she went through the photos in contentment. “Where did

Instagram. I spent the last few days going through every 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 who

you, Silas. Let me take you to dinner

treating me to

drink all

still have more. This

her a health diagnosis from a medical institution alongside

woman’s abdomen.

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