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

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. “How dare that bitch humiliate me and claim my bracelet for herself?” she thought. Liana wanted Alice branded as a mistress and paraded as a social

She gave the cameras a comely smile. “As for Mr. Beckett’s ex–wife

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

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

by Beckett Group’s entrance shifted 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 of Jasper protecting Liana and holding her in

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

me, and all I was hoping for was for you 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

Secret Society chat group was suddenly

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

blinked and typed, “They’re the

feather! Also, I have big news

“Just

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

They aided

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

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

Let me take you to dinner

treating me to a

You can drink all

yet. I still have more. This one caught me

health diagnosis from a medical institution alongside several

woman’s abdomen.

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