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?”

ex–wife? Is it true

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

will be sure to notify everyone once 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 attack her.

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 embrace. An arm wrapped itself around her shoulder while ushering her to the door.

his tracks to look around. He couldn’t help but feel like Alice was right there, watching the scene play out.

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

was dying of pain when I called you that stormy night two years ago. I knew you wouldn’t

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

group was

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

blinked and typed,

I have big news

“Just say it

conduct your own investigation!” He then sent her a voice

but his skills worked well enough. They aided in many of his investigations, and no

as she went

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

me take you to

not even treating me

can drink all you

get yourself too excited yet. I still have more.

from

woman’s abdomen.

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