Jasper returned to his study and waited for Xavier. As he smoked by the window with a contemplative look, Nina's words echoed in his mind, making his heart race.

Did that mean the maid had been secretly in touch with Alyssa? Why?

He mused, "Alyssa, what exactly do you plan to do? Why do you always make me worry?"

He answered when he heard a knock on the door. Taking another drag of his cigarette, he flicked the cigarette ashes with his calloused fingers.

Xavier shuffled into the room, shut the door, and handed Jasper a note, explaining, "Mr. Beckett, this is the address that Nina wanted to give you. She'll meet Ms. Alyssa here tonight."

Jasper felt his chest tighten, and even his fingers shook as he accepted the note. He cast a quick glance at it, immediately memorizing the address.

Then, he questioned, "What else did Nina tell you?"

Xavier shook his head. "Mr. Beckett, I feel that she's spying on this family for Ms. Alyssa."

doubt,"

always concocted plans under his nose and stirred

"What's Ms. Alyssa trying

mind. He exclaimed, "Did she get a maid to spy on you because she still has feelings

Xavier a gloomy stare

delusional. Alyssa hadn't placed a mole in the Beckett family because of her feelings

remained. She must have been

to avenge Lyla. If that was the case, all she had to do was discreetly carry out the

Nina run to him and

a secret plea for

felt invigorated and needed. He had a strong urge to protect

Beckett, do you want me

wants me there, meaning

only Nina's wish for you to be

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