Chapter 13

Chapter 13

“Lia?” Jasper said, calming himself down.

“Help me, Jasper!” Liana pleaded for help through her sobs. “I’m being surrounded by reporters at Beckett Group … I’m scared!”

“I’m coming downstairs!” Jasper grabbed his coat and left without a second thought.

“No, Mr. Jasper!” Xavier stopped him in his tracks. “You should have security head downstairs to escort her instead. You’ll be mobbed by the reporters if you go!”

Jasper’s expression turned somber, and there was not a lick of hesitation as he rushed out the door.

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“When will the wedding between you and Mr. Beckett be scheduled, Ms. Gardner?”

“The exposé claims that you and Mr. Beckett are childhood sweethearts. Did you two meet many years ago?”

Beckett’s ex–wife? Is it true that his

reporters were shoving their cameras into Liana’s face. Despite there being bodyguards on- site, the situation was still chaotic. The woman played up her meek and weak facade despite being secretly thrilled. She was the one who broke the news of the wedding to the media. The rumor claiming Alice to be a mistress was also her doing. “How dare that bitch humiliate me and claim my bracelet for herself?” she thought. Liana wanted Alice branded as a mistress and paraded

have news to share.” She gave the cameras a comely smile. “As for Mr. Beckett’s ex–wife … I know very little

with excitement, leading to more chaos. Just as Liana was backing up like a terrified bird, she was suddenly surrounded

couldn’t help but feel like Alice was right

watching it all go down in the comforts of her office, observing as the pair left. It would be a

ever protected me?” Alyssa’s eyes stung with unshed tears. “I was dying of pain when I called you that stormy night two years ago.

like you so dearly for three years. In the end, I was just a tool to appease your grandfather and stall for time. None of my efforts were worth it. Jasper Beckett, you’re the biggest regret

group was

the first to publicize the news about the wedding, has been replaced. It was your ex–husband’s doing.

typed, “They’re

of a feather! Also, I have big news

sent, “Just say

steal my thunder Go conduct your own investigation!” He then sent her a voice

as Axel, but his skills worked well enough. They aided in many of his investigations, and no criminal could escape his grasp. Liana Gardner was no different. Photos of a scantily clad Liana kissing a biracial man

This is interesting.” Alyssa whistled as she went through the photos

going through every single one. This man rang some alarm bells, so I hacked into his account and gained

Silas. Let me take you

not even treating me to

can drink all you

I still have more. This one caught me

her a health diagnosis from a medical institution alongside several photos

woman’s abdomen.

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