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Chapter 424
“Can you help me decant this red wine?” Alyssa handed Sean a bottle while taking out her
phone. Sean frowned slightly, knowing this was her way of getting him out so she could
have privacy.
“I know what you’re thinking, Sean. I hate Jasper, but it’s not like we can’t still discuss
business together.” Alyssa gently patted Sean’s shoulder.
She added, “I’ll need to continue being in contact with him now that I plan to expand KS
Group in Solana City.”
“But Ms. Alyssa-
“There’s no need to be afraid. He’s not going to eat me. If he tries, Axel will wipe him out
from the face of the Earth before he knows what hit him.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSean wasn’t afraid. He would give his life to Alyssa if that were what it took to see her
safe. He could never bear to see her getting hurt again.
He sighed and went to decant the bottle as told, leaving Alyssa alone in the wine cellar.
“Yes?” Alyssa answered the call, her tone cold and flat.
“Thank you for the cake. It was delicious.”
Alyssa lowered her gaze. Jasper’s voice was magnetic, easily enchanting those attracted
to him. Unfortunately for him, Alyssa was no longer under that spell.
She had always been disciplined, able to get over almost anything, even past loves.
“You’re welcome. I hope you’ve learned your lesson. Next time you think about shoving
your nose into
others’ business, think about the cake.”
“I don’t think I was being a busybody.” Jasper said sternly. “Anything to do with you is
always worth paying
attention to.”
Alyssa sneered. “It is worth paying attention to since you’ll be using us to remove your
sister from the
picture.
“After all, if Betty Beckett becomes your hotel’s CEO, your stepmother is sure to take
action again. You
wouldn’t want to see all your hopes and dreams fall apart.”
Jasper’s brows knit together. Alyssa used to love and care for him when she was still Alice
White.
That woman was gone now, and in her place was a tough, Iron-wrought maiden who
planned their
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Sadly for Jasper, this woman today made it difficult for him to let go of her.
“Do vo
you really think I’d care about Sophia and Betty, Alyssa? If they were capable of making it
big for themselves, I wouldn’t have stayed where I am for so long.”
sa’s knuckle cracking could be heard over the phone. “I suggest you stop getting involved
with my
affairs from now on, Jasper Beckett.
“This is the final warning I’ll give you on account of being your ex-wife. You will not want to
make me go all out against you. Don’t blame me if that day comes to pass.”
“Do whatever you please,” Jasper rasped. “I can’t speak much about other towns, but at
least for Solana City, I’m in charge. No one will get in your way here.”
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