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," replied Jasper,

under his nose and stirred up

wondered aloud, "What's Ms. Alyssa trying to

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

a gloomy stare while taking another puff

because of her feelings for him. She was a

have been worried

ways to avenge Lyla. If that was the case, all she

run to him and expose her

a secret plea

felt invigorated and needed. He had

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

there, meaning they don't want the

there? If it's only Nina's wish for you to be there, will Ms.

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