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?”

are your opinions on Mr. Beckett’s ex–wife? Is it true that

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

we have news to share.” She gave the cameras a comely smile. “As for Mr. Beckett’s ex–wife … I know very little about Ms. White. Please don’t

with excitement, leading to more chaos. Just as Liana was backing up like a terrified bird, she was suddenly surrounded by a solid embrace. An arm wrapped itself around her shoulder while ushering her to the door.

to look around. He couldn’t help but feel like Alice was right

shifted slightly. Alyssa was watching it all go down in the comforts of her office, observing as the pair left. It would be a lie to say she wasn’t affected by the sight of Jasper protecting Liana and holding

you’re protecting her. Have you ever protected me?” Alyssa’s eyes stung with unshed tears. “I was dying of pain when

was switched off. To think I loved a man like you so dearly for three years. In the end, I was just a tool to appease your grandfather and stall

chat group was suddenly active

Solana Daily, the news agency that was the first to publicize the news about the wedding, has been replaced.

blinked and typed,

have big news I need

sent, “Just

investigation. Don’t go trying to steal my thunder Go conduct your own investigation!” He then sent her a voice recording. “I found some interesting

as Axel, but his skills worked well enough. They aided in many of his investigations, and no criminal could escape his grasp. Liana Gardner

is interesting.” Alyssa whistled as she went through the photos in contentment. “Where

I spent the last few days going through every single one. This man rang some alarm bells, so I hacked into his account

you, Silas. Let me

dinner? You’re not even treating me to a drink? What’s the

drink all you

still

health diagnosis from a medical institution alongside several photos of

woman’s abdomen.

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