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

to a stop at

a single floor lamp. Jasper sat

the couch, chugging red wine straight from

you doing? You shouldn't be drinking like this-not in

Frightened and frustrated, Xavier

ет

from Jasper's hand. With all his strength, he helped

medication he developed can keep your condition stable, but you

central nervous system is thrown off again and the medicine loses

not even God can save you! Is

a drink. My chest feels

closed his eyes wearily, his breath heavy with

It looks like you've finished every drop in your wine cabinet!

hurried to pour a glass of warm water,

Julien's medication supply was

knew he had to contact him soon to replenish it before

spiraled out of control.

Beckett? Why are you drinking like

chest... feels

tipsy, Jasper thumped his fist weakly against

hurt himself, Xavier caught his hand. "What happened? Did that bastard Justin give you

do you really have to take

as he muttered, "Are you really just pretending?

"Him"

to be honest, deep down, you've never moved on from Madam Alyssa...

phone and turned on the

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

Chapter 700

smile slowly vanishing with it. Once Marian was out of sight, Patricia's expression turned serious

phone on the table, unlocked it, and was about to open an app when she hesitated, as if it were something dangerous. She tossed the phone back onto the table, taking deep breaths to calm herself. But after only a couple of seconds, her trembling hand reached for the phone

the search engine and typed in the phone number for YUCN University. Seeing the numbers pop up on

there's still a teacher

at

had just arrived in their reserved private room when they ran into President

Brandon there. He paused for a moment, then broke into a

over and gave Brandon a friendly pat on the shoulder before turning to Sophia with a smile.

a smile.

chuckle. "I was going to introduce you two earlier,

have introduced

the other day, the former principal and your class advisor were chatting about you. They said you're one of the most outstanding students but also the one they worry about the most. Apparently, a few of you have been openly dating, including

cleared his throat,

at President Poe, puzzled.

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

to have a high school

dating?" Sophia couldn't help but ask, glancing at Brandon,

at her, then turned back to President Poe with a grin.

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 you directly and risk upsetting you, so he lost sleep over it for days. In the end, he had no choice but to separate you two in class-one east, one west, one in front, one in back. That's how he nipped your little

Sophia was speechless.

amused look. "Make sure to thank him for

cheerfully. "I'll be

Sophia closer, turning to President Poe. "Let me formally introduce you: my girlfriend,

was taken