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?”

Mr. Beckett’s ex–wife? Is it true that his ex–wife interfered in

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. “How dare that bitch humiliate me

smile. “As for Mr. Beckett’s ex–wife … I know very little about Ms. White. Please don’t attack her. She and Mr.

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 tears, but the

feel like Alice was right there, watching the scene

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 his arms as

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

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,

Secret Society chat group was suddenly active

the first to publicize the news about the wedding, has

blinked and typed, “They’re

“That’s true! Birds of a feather! Also, I have big news I need to tell

sent, “Just say

“Nope! These are the fruits of my investigation. Don’t go trying to steal my thunder Go conduct your own investigation!” He then sent her a voice recording. “I found some interesting tidbits about

They aided in many of his investigations, and no criminal could escape his grasp. Liana Gardner was no

as she went through the photos in

so I hacked into his account and gained access to his photo library

me take you to

You’re not even treating me to

drink

I still have

her a health diagnosis from a

woman’s abdomen.

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