Chapter 127

Alyssa silently cursed, “Oh, fuck! Is Landon Harper alright?”

She chuckled awkwardly. “Mr. Harper, you are joking a lot today.”

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“I’m not joking. Alice, I’m serious!” In the heat of the moment, Landon reached for her shoulder, but she deftly dodged his advance.

“If I recall correctly, I have cleared the alr with you this morning. Do I have to be harsh for you to listen to me?”

“I know you turned me down.” He smiled bitterly while staring keenly at her. “And I know you’re with Jonah Taylor. But I still want you to know I’ll be here if you ever turn around. I don’t mind being your second choice, I can even be your second husband

“My second husband? Please, I’m not Winston Taylor.” She secretly scoffed.

Still, she silently admired his ravishing eyes that were dripping with resentment. He could charm anyone and take their soul with those eyes. No wonder he was successful with women.

Too bad Alyssa was immune to his charm. In comparison, she’d much prefer Jasper’s bewitching eyes that could be impassionate at times.

the guy that attacked Jasper? Do

at a loss for words, Xavier approached them. He was dressed in a patient’s robe. “Madam

Landon to hold Xavier by the arm. “Your injuries weren’t serious, but you

did you save Mr. Jasper?”

upset

it. I knew he still has a place

Alyssa shifted the topic of

you please stay? At least visit him

reluctantly dragged herself to

it was her brother who had beaten Jasper up. She was the reason for the attack, so

bruises, his face was a blessing. Loneliness crept up his face, which

Even now, her heart would flutter when she saw

“Mr. Jasper.”

his tone. However, Alyssa was a stubborn one. She’d often go against orders. She walked up to the bed and stared at him fearlessly. “I apologize to you for the incident tonight. You can let it out on me and hold me responsible. He hurt you because of me, which makes

If you prefer going public. Well I guess

to public scrutiny and reputational damage. You wouldn’t want to explain the mess

bull’s eye with the

how she sided with the attacker–she spoke up on his behalf and took the blame for him. Why would she

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