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 his ex–wife interfered in

meek and weak facade despite being secretly thrilled. She was the one who broke the news of the

gave the cameras a comely smile. “As

fairly under control until she spoke up. The reporters were now buzzing with excitement, leading to more chaos. Just as Liana was backing up like a terrified bird, she was suddenly surrounded by a solid

He couldn’t help but feel like Alice was right there, watching the scene

Beckett Group’s entrance 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 her in his arms as if

Alyssa’s eyes stung with unshed tears. “I was dying of pain when I called you that stormy night two years

all I was hoping for was for you to answer my call. But what did I get? A phone that 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

Secret Society chat group

the news about the wedding, has been replaced. It was your ex–husband’s doing. It seems his girlfriend’s snitching

typed, “They’re

“That’s true! Birds of a feather! Also, I have

sent, “Just say

the fruits of my investigation. Don’t go trying to steal my thunder Go conduct your own investigation!” He then sent her a voice recording.

siblings knew of his hacking skills. He wasn’t as skilled as Axel, but his skills worked well enough. They aided in many of his investigations, and no criminal could escape his

bad, Silas. This is interesting.” Alyssa whistled as she went through the

single one. This man rang some alarm bells, so I hacked into his account and gained access to his

Silas. Let me take

me

can drink all you

yourself too excited yet. I still have

diagnosis from a medical institution alongside several

woman’s abdomen.

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