Chapter 28

Alyssa returned to her office.

Mia approached her with wobbly legs. “I–I was so scared! Mr. Jasper is so good–looking! And there’s this powerful presence about him! My cheeks were burning the moment I met him. D–Did I do well, Ms. Alyssa?”

“You did great.” Alyssa handed her an envelope. “Take it. You’ve earned it.”

“T–Thank you, Ms. Alyssa!” Mia took the envelope and was surprised by its thickness.

Just then, Sean handed her a document. It was a confidentiality agreement.

“I know you’re trustworthy, but I think it’s better to have an agreement for both parties‘ sake.” Alyssa smiled faintly.

She continued, “Everything that happened today must remain between us. Unless I reveal it myself, sharing this conversation with a third party would be a breach of the agreement. I will get to the bottom of it.”

Feeling overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation, Mia nodded and signed the papers. She promised to keep it a secret before leaving the office.

“The rumor has it that Jasper is a decisive person. I just can’t guess what’s on his mind. Don’t you think so, Ms. Alyssa? Ms. Alyssa?” Sean said.

Alyssa pulled herself back from her train of thought. She smiled wryly. “Mr. Jasper truly loves Ms. Gardner. He’s willing to put his pride down for her.”

and he treated his first wife badly. Now that Ms. Gardner is going to marry him, I guess the first

the seeds of

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the table and glared at him. Sean shuddered under her cold gaze. Still, he did not know which part of

her.

a deal with Jasper, what are you planning to do?”

“Wait,” Alyssa replied curtly.

What do you mean?”

quality issue. They’ll strive to salvage their reputation. When that day comes,

you think Jasper will lend them

which Jasper had

been used because he didn’t know their true colors. Now that the truth is out, I’m certain

loves Liana. He doesn’t care about the rest. He only showed up this time because the

Group. Jasper’s a

for Liana. He was even willing to set

stairs.

to do something as simple as pouring Alice a glass

stomach was hurting that day. “Jasper, my stomach hurts. Could you ···

attend to. Ask Mrs.

grinned. “Jasper Beckett, I hope

Hotel. Now, the weather had transformed

same.

in the car was so gloomy. Jasper kneaded his brows. His head throbbed

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