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?”

Beckett’s ex–wife? Is

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. “How dare that bitch humiliate me and claim my bracelet for herself?”

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

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 arm wrapped itself around her shoulder while ushering her to the

around. He couldn’t help but feel like Alice was right

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

eyes stung with unshed tears. “I was dying of pain when I called you that stormy night two years ago. I knew

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 appease your grandfather and stall for time. None of my efforts were worth it. Jasper Beckett, you’re the

chat group was

editor–in–chief of Solana Daily, the news agency that was the first to publicize the news about the wedding, has been replaced. It

and typed,

a feather! Also, I have big news I

sent, “Just

to steal my thunder Go conduct your own investigation!” He then sent her a voice

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

This is interesting.” Alyssa whistled as she went through the photos in contentment.

some alarm bells, so I hacked into his account and gained access to his photo library

you, Silas. Let me take you to dinner

You’re not even treating me

drink all you

still have more.

her a health diagnosis from

woman’s abdomen.

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