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."

a spy without a doubt,"

plans under his nose and stirred up

wondered aloud, "What's Ms. Alyssa trying

because she still has feelings for

gloomy stare while taking

family because of her feelings for him. She

one possibility remained. She must have been worried about certain problems

if Alyssa was thinking of ways to avenge Lyla. If that was the case, all she had to do

to him

that a

felt invigorated and needed. He had a strong

asked with concern, "Mr. Beckett, do you want

Jasper shook his head. "No. Nina only wants me there, meaning they don't

be there? If it's only Nina's wish for you to be there, will Ms. Alyssa be angry when she sees

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