Chapter 193

The wall stall were busying about in the kitchen when a simply–clad maid slipped into the room. Betty had gotten through to her, so she W4s prepared to do her dirty work for her.

the bed away from the cameras and took out the vials Betty had given her before adding them to two champagne glasses. She then topped it off with champagne.

One for Mr Tanah Taylor and the other for Mr. Landon Harper. Do you understand? You have to make sure he drinks It.”

That was the instruction Belly had given her.

uld be the maid’s golden licket to being rich. She was determined not to mess up.

Hight after she finished topping the drinks, the urge to go to the restroom hit her like a pillow to the face. She quickly ran off, leaving the glasses unattended

Just then, a woman in a white cotton dress snuck into the kitchen. She was the Beckett family’s fourth child, Lauren Beckelt.

like eyes peered carefully at her surroundings, ensuring no one was around before she chugged down one of the glasses of

Unbeknownst to anyone else in her family, Lauren had a drinking problem. She often snuck into the cellar and kitchen in the wee hours of The morning to drink her fill. Right now, that bad habit was making itself known once again.

“Mmm Delicious! She burped slightly and smacked her lips.

d the glass and left the scene before anyone could catch her.

Alyssa never showed up in front of Newton again after Winston’s arrival.

Jasper found himself with no appetite whatsoever, even as countless delicious dishes were served as the evening went on. He kept alancing around the venue, his eyes brooding and sad.

“A toast to your health, Mr. Taylor!” Landon cried, raising his glass. “You’re truly blessed to be married to a woman such as Alice White! I hope you appreciate her and love her with all your heart. She deserves it.”

Jonah smiled and clinked his glass with Landon’s. “Oh, I won’t. I’ll treat her like a queen every single day of my life.”

Landon cleared his throat, then gave the man his name card. “This is my card, and there’s my phone number. A pleasure to be an

acquaintance, Mr. Taylor.”

Jonah raised an eyebrow. “I know who you are, Mr. Harper. We can skip the pleasantries.”

“Oh, but I’m sure there’s something you don’t know about me. I’m interested in Alice, too,” Landon said without an ounce of holding back.

Jasper’s hand around his wine glass tightened.

Jonah seemed unperturbed. “Oh?”

lose feelings or interest in her one day, don’t be shy.

It didn’t look like he was joking at

the reminder. But I’m sure

couldn’t stand it anymore. He stood up and left the

his name once, it felt like they were throwing sarcastic jabs at him non–stop. It was

sit through to the

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the main venue, someone smashed into his chest. It

“Jasper!”

familiar ligure walking

It was Alyssa.

mouth as il about to speak, but then Liana

to turn and look at them. She grimaced just the slightest upon seeing this sight, then turned away as

lightened. He immediately shoved Liana away, nearly

you push me? How

teeth, wiping away the lipstick on his

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Chapter 190

heard Jasper say the

the initiative to kiss him first.

How could you? How could you say that of me?” Liana’s eyes

from the start that I never liked women who made the first move, nor can I tolerate intimate acts.” Jasper’s tone

“I know I’ve

to his upbringing and childhood trauma, he always had a hard time being intimate with the opposite S**. Being able to communicate his emotions was already a

Alyssa who took him away from her, it would

always known,

this emotion he

Guilt flooded his being, yet he

never felt so helpless in

yelled, trying to lean into Jasper’s chest. “We’re not children anymore.

supposed to share a bed and have children together

marrying Liana was what he

like the truth the

doubt

suddenly opened, and Jonah walked out with

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