The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

"Jasper, you're back," Justin greeted with a faint smile. Even so, his grip on Alyssa only tightened, showing no sign of letting her go. His eyes gleamed with an

intense possessiveness.

Alyssa's heart skipped a beat. As she looked into Jasper's deep, distant eyes, tears welled up quietly. At that moment, she felt her entanglement with Justin was nothing short of disgraceful.

Nevertheless, having come this far with her act, she knew all her efforts would be in vain if she gave up now. So, she had no choice but to keep playing her part.

Instead of pulling away from Justin, she even curved her lips slightly in a faint smile.

"Hi, Mr. Jasper."

Mr. Jasper?

Jasper's expression darkened. His fists clenched, his eyes unreadable.

"W-What are you two up to?" he asked hoarsely.

Justin's eyes twinkled slightly as he maintained his calm, elegant smile. "I hosted a guest at Seaview Manor tonight. We happened to discuss a business partnership, so I invited Lyse over for dinner as well.

"We just finished, and I was about to send her home. If I'd known you were coming tonight, I would've asked you to join us."

"Join us?" Jasper forced a cold smirk. "If I were around, you probably wouldn't have the appetite to eat. Besides, wouldn't I have ruined the mood for you and Ms. Alyssa?"

His icy, mocking words pierced Alyssa's heart. Her gaze faltered.

"Jasper, you're much more adorable now than before. At the very least, you've developed a sense of humor."

Justin brushed past Jasper casually, still holding Alyssa by the hand. "It's getting late. I'd better send Lyse home so she can rest. We'll chat another time."

As Alyssa passed Jasper, her silky dark hair brushed lightly against his shoulder, carrying a familiar scent that lingered in the air.

His heart thudded violently, and he parted his lips slightly. He couldn't help turning around, only to see the frail Justin, who was always afraid of the cold, removing his wool coat and draping it gently over Alyssa's shoulders by the door.

For some reason, Jasper's heartbeat quickened uncontrollably. He stared fixedly at Alyssa's back, waiting. Waiting for her-the woman who had always hated Justin-to refuse his kind gesture.

But instead, she lifted her alluring face toward Justin and smiled sweetly. "Thank you," she said.

"No worries. The night breeze is chilly. I wouldn't want you to catch a cold."

Jasper watched helplessly as the two left together, Justin's arm casually resting around the small of Alyssa's back.

To Jasper, Justin's gentlemanly gestures were nothing but a blatant claim of ownership. He clenched his jaw so hard he could taste the tang of blood at the back of his throat as his chest rose and fell heavily.

Seaview Manor was cloaked in silence in the dead of night.

After everything that had happened, the place no longer felt like a home. It was more like an extravagant yet desolate palace—a stage for power struggles.

Xavier hurried through the dim, empty corridor, its creepy atmosphere resembling that of a horror movie set. No timid soul would dare linger here for long.

Fortunately, Xavier wasn't afraid of ghosts. He'd met people far more terrifying than any ghost.

"Mr. Beckett, are you in there? It's me!"

He knocked urgently. After a moment, a muffled voice came from within. "Come in..."

Xavier pushed the door open and froze in shock. Empty bottles of red

wine, whiskey, and other spirits

littered the coffee table or

One even

a stop at

dimly lit by a single floor lamp. Jasper sat

chugging red wine straight from

Beckett, what are you doing? You shouldn't be drinking like

Frightened and frustrated, Xavier

ет

bottle from Jasper's hand. With all his strength,

medication he developed can keep your condition stable, but you must not overdrink or let your

is thrown off again and the

not even God can save you! Is this really

wanted a drink. My

closed his eyes wearily,

like you've finished every drop in your wine cabinet! At this rate,

pour a glass of warm water, then

Julien's medication supply was

contact him soon to

spiraled out of control.

happened, Mr. Beckett?

my chest... feels

Jasper thumped his fist weakly against

"What happened? Did that bastard Justin

really have to take your act

he muttered, "Are you really

was stunned. "Him" could only mean

Madam Alyssa... You still

out his phone and turned

end, all he recorded was Jasper's soft snores-he had already passed out drunk on the

Chapter 700

the restaurant's entrance, her smile slowly vanishing with it. Once Marian was out of sight,

were something dangerous. She tossed the phone back onto the table, taking deep breaths to calm herself. But after only a couple of seconds,

in the phone number for YUCN University. Seeing

tell me if there's still a teacher named

at

Brandon had just arrived in their reserved private room when they

Brandon there. He paused for a moment, then broke into a wide grin. "Brandon?

pat on the shoulder before turning to Sophia with a smile. "You two have already met, I assume? No introductions

head with a smile. "No need, we've

to introduce you two earlier, but I know how busy Brandon is with work. I didn't want

have introduced

right? Brandon, the guy who lives and breathes work, actually wanted to meet a girl? Just the other day, the former principal and your class advisor were chatting about you. They said you're

his

looked at President Poe,

surprised expression amused President Poe, who gestured for them to sit and continued, "You're surprised too, huh? You seemed like such

you dared to have a

couldn't help but ask, glancing

turned back to President Poe with a grin. "President, you're

used to see you waiting at the school gate every day, walking home together, attending night classes together. He was so worried you two would get too involved and neglect your studies. But he didn't want to talk to

Sophia was speechless.

look. "Make sure

Poe, missing the sarcasm, nodded cheerfully. "I'll be sure to

to President Poe. "Let me formally introduce

was taken aback. "She's