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

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

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.

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

but feel like Alice was

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

her. Have you ever protected me?” Alyssa’s eyes stung with unshed tears. “I was dying of pain when I

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 and stall for time. None of my efforts were

chat group was suddenly active

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

blinked and typed, “They’re

“That’s true! Birds of a feather! Also, I have big news I need to tell you

“Just say it

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.

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 was

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

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

Silas. Let me

even treating me to a drink? What’s the

can drink all

excited yet. I still have

diagnosis from

woman’s abdomen.

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