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?”

ex–wife? Is it true that his ex–wife interfered in

weak facade despite being secretly thrilled. She was the 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 my bracelet for herself?” she thought. Liana wanted Alice

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.

was still fairly 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 suddenly surrounded by a solid embrace. An

stopped in his tracks to look around. He couldn’t help but feel like Alice was right there,

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

was dying of pain

what did I get? A phone that was switched off. To think I loved a man like you so dearly for

Society chat group

the news agency that was 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

typed,

Birds of a feather! Also, I have big

“Just say

to steal my thunder Go conduct your own investigation!” He then

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

went through the photos

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

me take you to dinner

not even treating me to

drink all

excited yet. I still have more. This one caught me

sent her a health diagnosis from a

woman’s abdomen.

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