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

by a single floor lamp. Jasper sat slumped on

the couch, chugging red wine straight from the

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

Frightened and frustrated, Xavier

ет

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

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

nervous system is thrown off again and the

can save you! Is this

I just wanted a drink. My

eyes wearily, his breath

in your wine cabinet! At this rate, you'll be reaching for the white wine

glass of warm water, then found two tablets and helped

Julien's medication supply was

Xavier knew he had to contact him soon to replenish it

spiraled out of control.

"What happened, Mr. Beckett?

my chest...

thumped his fist

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

have to take

he muttered, "Are you really just

stunned. "Him" could

Madam Alyssa... You still care about her, don't you? You still love

his phone and turned on the recorder, hoping to

Jasper's soft snores-he had

Chapter 700

entrance, her smile slowly vanishing with it. Once Marian was out

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

more deep breaths, she nervously opened the search engine and typed in the phone number for YUCN University. Seeing the numbers pop up on the screen,

there's still a teacher

door at another

reserved private room when they ran

Brandon there. He paused for a moment, then broke

gave Brandon a friendly pat on the shoulder before turning to

with a

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

should have introduced us

looked at him in surprise, teasing, "Did I hear that 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 one of the most outstanding students but also the one they worry about the most.

cleared his throat, slightly

at President Poe,

amused President Poe, who gestured for them to sit and continued,

to have

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

at her, then turned back to President

advisor said he 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 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 romance in

Sophia was speechless.

"Make sure to thank him for me, will

nodded cheerfully. "I'll

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

was taken aback.