Female Novel
Chapter 281
Chapter 281
Alyssa stated,”You could get plastic surgery or change your name, but you’ll never cover up your pastno matter how hard you try.
“The clues will show up if we look closer. Ichoose to keep my silence, not because I am nice. I couldn’tbe bothered because it’s none of my business, that’s all.
“If you try me again, don’t blame me forairing your dirty laundry.”
Liana felt her heart tighten. She was sickened by Alyssa’s threat, as though she was sucked dry.
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Alyssa and Jameson were gone when Jasper emerged from the rose garden. After the conversationwith Jameson, Jasper stood alone like a statue in the chilly breeze for a while.
The night had fallen. Jasper arranged for Liana to be driven back to the hospital while he returned toSeaview Manor with Xavier.
During the trip, Xavier sweated profusely and apologized furiously to Jasper with a reddened face.
“Mr. Beckett, I’m so sorry! Punish me inany way you want! It’s all my fault for not doing my researchand failing to recognize Mr. Schmidt from our communications! It’s all on me …”novelbin
Xavier started choking back tears. Jasper stirred from his shut-eye and opened his eyes. He ridiculed,“How old are you now? Why did you cry over nothing?”
“This is a big deal …”
“Jameson Schmidt and his people havenot been in the country for decades. It’s not unusual to getnothing on them.”
Jasper closed his eyes again and breathed
deeply.”Even if you looked into the Schmidts, nothing would change. He would not work with us. So,call up a couple of similar rose gardens in the nation. We’ll find a supplier somehow.”
“Got it!I will get to it tomorrow!”Xavierrubbed his eyes and let out a long sigh.”Mr. Schmidt is prettygenerous to Ms. Taylor. He handed the massive project to her without much discussion.
“Any businessman in their right mindwould have carefully considered a few proposals before makingthe decision.”
Jasper was st ung by Xavier’s remark. He asked in despair, “Xavier, was I a bad husband to Alyssa?Did I fail?” ②
Xavier was speechless. He might be an honest man, but he was not dumb. He was presented with anew challenge fresh after the heels of his blunder on the Schmidts. He felt burdened and anxious.
“It’s fine. Tell me the truth. I won’t hold it
against you.” Jasper read his mind.
“Um, Mr. Beckett. You treated ma dam …fairly well. You provided her with an expensive lifestyle. Youeven showered her with luxury cars and black cards without complaints.”
“Alyss a and I had a sham marriagebecause of Grandpa’s wish. I gave her anything I could afford.”Jasper pinched his nose bridge with a troubled expression.
“Technically, Ms. Taylor did not lose out ifher plan was to take her fair share from the contract marriageand leave when the three years were up.”
Xavier suddenly put on a straight face and continued, Sadly, she was truly in love with you. She wasattentive to you during the three years. She never complained about your cold shoulder and thebullying from your family.
“You were indeed cruel to a woman whosaw you as her husband. The money you
threw at Ms. Taylor was more likely a stinging humiliation for a woman who loved you with all herheart.”
Upon hearing the phrase “a stinging humiliation,”Jasper swallowed hard. His chest became heavy withemotions.
He tried to take a breath and soothe the feeling. But he was almost crushed by the weight of it at thethought of Alyssa’s genuine love for him.