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

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

cameras a comely smile. “As for Mr. Beckett’s ex–wife … I know very little about Ms. White. Please don’t attack her. She and Mr. Beckett are no longer together.

to more chaos. Just as Liana was backing up like a terrified bird, she was suddenly surrounded by a solid embrace. An

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

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

you ever protected me?” Alyssa’s eyes stung with unshed tears. “I was dying

me, and 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

Society chat group

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

typed, “They’re the

of a feather! Also, I have big news I need

sent, “Just say

are the fruits of my investigation. Don’t go trying to steal my thunder Go conduct your own investigation!”

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

she went through

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

me take you

dinner? You’re not even treating me to a

can drink

excited yet. I still

then sent her a health diagnosis from a medical

woman’s abdomen.

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