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.

who’s the guy that attacked Jasper? Do you know

was at a loss for words, Xavier approached them. He

injuries weren’t serious, but you suffered a mild concussion when you hit the ground. You should rest more

you save Mr. Jasper?” he asked in

sounded upset as she battled feelings of

knew it. I knew he still has a place in

shifted the topic of conversation

nodded eagerly. “Could you please stay? At least visit him

breath and reluctantly

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

bruises, his

Even now, her heart

“Mr. Jasper.”

get to the bottom of the incident tonight. Get out of my room before I lose my temper.” His expression was as icy as his tone. However, Alyssa was a stubborn one. She’d often go against orders. She walked up to the bed and stared at

to settle this in private, I will fully cooperate with you. If you prefer going public. Well I guess you wouldn’t want to go to court with your ex–wife. You are a notable figure

only lead to public scrutiny and reputational damage. You wouldn’t want to explain the mess to your grandpa too,

eye

with the attacker–she spoke up on his behalf

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