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?”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 and stall for time. None of my efforts were worth it. Jasper Beckett, you’re the biggest

Secret Society chat group was suddenly

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

and typed,

I have

“Just say it

investigation. Don’t go trying to steal my thunder Go conduct your own investigation!” He then sent

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 were

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

hacked into his account and gained access to his

you, Silas. Let me take

even treating me to a drink? What’s the

drink all you

a health diagnosis from a medical institution alongside

woman’s abdomen.

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