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?”

on Mr. Beckett’s ex–wife? Is it true that his ex–wife interfered in your

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

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

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

help but feel like Alice was right there, watching the scene play out.

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

was dying of pain when I called you that stormy night two years

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 for time. None of

group

the first to publicize the news about the

typed, “They’re the

feather! Also, I have big news I need to tell you

“Just say

answered, “Nope! These are the fruits of my investigation. Don’t go trying to steal my thunder Go conduct your own investigation!” He then sent

his skills worked well enough. They aided in many of his investigations, and no criminal could escape his

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

accounts on her Instagram. I spent the last few days going through every single one. This man rang some alarm bells, so I hacked into his account and gained access to his photo library on his phone. That’s where I found these babies. This

Silas. Let me take you

even treating me to a drink?

can drink

I still have more. This one caught

a health diagnosis from a medical institution alongside several photos of

woman’s abdomen.

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