Female Novel
Chapter 472
Chapter 472
Alyssa pursed her lips coldly, looking unbothered and even a little impatient. In contrast, Zoe wasfurious, almost ready to explode right then and there.
For Zoe, Jasper openly taking his ex-wife’s side felt like the harshest blow he could deliver.
Why on earth would Jasper choose his former flame over her-an attractive, well-bred single lady?
What made him go back to a woman he had once let go?
Besides, Alyssa always had many men around her.
She had been close to Landon before, and lately, she had been seen with someone named Jameson
Schmidt, who wasn’t particularly well-known. Who knew how many-men she had been involved with?
Zoe couldn’t help but wonder why Jasper didn’t find Alyssa repulsive.
“I heard that you brought Ms. Harper here to apologize. That was why I took the time to meet with you.
You should know that I’m not just Alyssa Taylor but also the renowned designer, Alexa.
“Many are lining up to meet with me, spamming my secretary with calls. I don’t have the time for
nonsense.”
With a casual toss of her hair, Alyssa crossed her arms and settled lazily but gracefully on the couch.She added, “I wouldn’t have bothered showing up if I knew Mr. Beckett was here as well.”
Jasper’s chest tightened, and he couldn’t help but ask, “Why? Would you really prefer to meet withLandon than me?”
Landon felt his eyes twitching as he silently grumbled, “Come on, man! Watch what you say!”
He believed that Alyssa liked him more than Jasper did, so he didn’t appreciate Jasper trying to belittlehim.
“I meet my guests for either work or personal matters,” Alyssa explained, wagging two fingers beforeJasper. “I don’t have any work or personal matters to discuss with you. So, why should I meet with you-a stranger?”
That stung. He was just a stranger to her.
His face darkened as his throat clammed up. A burning sensation shot through him.
Landon smirked. He thought Alyssa was being pretty polite not to compare Jasper to an animal.
“Mr. Harper, spit it out. I have a meeting later. I have no time to dilly-dally,” urged Alyssa in a haughtytone.
Alyssa’s eyes were hypnotizing, and her long legs folded as the red heels exuded charm, like anelegant
villain from a comic book.
Jasper’s eyes couldn’t help but travel to her ankles underneath her pants. He clenched his jaw as thirstgrew in him. He felt the urge to swallow.
That was the woman he once decided to give up on in a moment of stupidity. Now, she seemed like a
goddess that sparkled in his eyes.
Zoe pulled the victim card again. Her face was pale, and her lips trembled as though Alyssa had done
something horrible to her.
“Ahem, Lyse… I mean, Ms. Alyssa,” Landon corrected himself, noticing the subtle change in Alyssa’snovelbin
expression.
He continued, “I’m here with my sister to apologize. The necklace that Betty gave Ada Kingsley at theauction turned out to be a counterfeit piece commissioned by Zoe in Yoarkley …”
His voice trailed off as he closely watched Alyssa’s reaction.
“Oh, I knew that long ago,” Alyssa replied casually, surprising both Landon and Zoe.
A faint frown appeared on Jasper’s face. He didn’t seem surprised, knowing that Zoe’s little tricks wereno challenge for his resourceful and clever ex-wife.
“When did you find out?” Zoe blurted anxiously. Alyssa flashed her a knowing smile and replied, “Ilearned about it the day you met with Tyler and spent a fortune having him recreate my jewelry design.”
“What?” Zoe’s composure crumbled as she shouted in disbelief.
“Ms. Harper, you assumed Tyler and I had a falling out, after which he set up his own business, whichis why you sought his help,” Alyssa explained calmly.
“That’s pretty narrow-minded thinking. A divorced couple might not stay friends, but mentors and
mentees who go their separate ways can certainly remain on good terms,” Alyssa lifted her chin as shespoke.