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?”

are your opinions on Mr. Beckett’s ex–wife? Is it true that his ex–wife

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

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 …

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 arm wrapped itself around her shoulder while ushering her to the door. “You’re

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

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 if she were

Have you ever protected me?” Alyssa’s eyes stung with unshed tears. “I was dying of pain when I called you that stormy night two years ago. I knew

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

group was suddenly

“Hey, Lyse. The editor–in–chief of Solana Daily, 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

blinked and typed, “They’re the

replied, “That’s true! Birds of a feather! Also, I have big

“Just say

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

but his skills worked well enough. They aided in many of his investigations, and no criminal

whistled as she went through the photos in contentment.

on her Instagram. 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 to his photo library on

me take you to dinner

me to a drink? What’s the

can drink all you

still have

diagnosis from a medical institution alongside several photos

woman’s abdomen.

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