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

shoving their cameras into Liana’s face. Despite there being bodyguards on- site, the situation was still chaotic. The woman played up her meek and 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.

a comely smile. “As for Mr. Beckett’s ex–wife

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.” Liana looked close to

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

the pair left. It would be a lie to say she wasn’t affected by the sight of Jasper protecting Liana and holding her

stung with unshed tears. “I was dying of pain when I called you that

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

Secret Society chat group

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

typed, “They’re

a feather! Also, I have big news I need to tell you in private,

sent, “Just

conduct your own investigation!” He then sent her

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

she went through

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

you, Silas. Let me

dinner? You’re not even treating me to a

You can drink all you

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

health diagnosis from a medical

woman’s abdomen.

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