Female Novel
Chapter 56
Chapter 56
Rosie was taken aback. She couldn’t believe Jasper didn’t see through the cunning girl’s pathetic act.He was indeed a fool.
At this moment, Jasper picked up a black umbrella. His face was calm as he pushed the door open.
“Hey! Mr. Jasper!” Rosie anxiously called out.
Jasper continued to walk out with the umbrella. Rosie was so frustrated she stomped her foot.
Outside the door, Liana sat helplessly in the rain, unable to hold on any longer. But as soon as she sawJasper walking toward her, she became overjoyed. She turned on her charm and pitifully wept as shecollapsed forward.novelbin
Jasper’s eyebrows furrowed. He walked up to her. He held the umbrella over her while using the otherhand to forcefully lift her from the ground. His demeanor was firm and adamant, so she could not breakfree even if she wanted to.
“Jasper …” Liana murmured, then threw herself into his embrace.
Just moments ago, she seemed frail. But now, she miraculously revived in his presence. She wrappedher arms tightly around his sturdy waist and leaned against his chest.
A sense of irritability surged in Jasper’s heart, and he spoke softly, “You have a weak body. Stayingunder the rain will make you sick.”
“You wouldn’t have met me if I didn’t do this. I just wanted to see you. Why won’t you meet me?” Lianaraised her pale and miserable face, her gaze filled with panic and confusion. “Jasper … do you no
longer love me? Lately, you’ve been cold toward me. Is it because of the incident with the suit? I know Iwas wrong. I’ll apologize to Alice and beg for her forgiveness. Is that enough?”
“There’s no need. I’m no longer angry,” Jasper said indifferently. “You’ve seen me now, so you can restassured. Go home and stay with your family. I will find you once things settle down.”
“Jasper, please… save my brother, okay?” Liana realized he was becoming impatient, and her faceflushed with anxiety. She put down her pride as a wealthy young lady and clung tightly to his muscularbody.
“My brother is about to be sentenced! No lawyer in Solana City dared to defend him because of theTaylor family’s power and influence. They have gone too far and are pushing the Gardner family to theedge! Jasper, you must help us! My family is almost bankrupt. Everything will fall apart once my brothergoes to prison! Please, I beg you.”
Jasper’s gaze remained cold and firm, his tall figure unwavering.
Some might call him heartless, but his love for Liana was persistent. He had kept his promise as ayoung man until he turned thirty, even if it meant hurting another woman who deeply loved him, andeven if it meant bearing the title of an unfilial grandson, he was determined to marry her.
Some might call him compassionate, but he was impartial and resolute when it came to official matters.The Gardner family committed a crime, and he showed no mercy. He was as cold and decisive as ajudge in the court of law.
At this moment, Jasper recalled his ruthless words to Alyssa when negotiating on behalf of the Gardnerfamily and how he used the issue with the Gardner family against Alice. He was instantly filled withregret, and his tone turned frigid.
“The Taylor family is innocent, and your brother is the one who brought this upon himself. I suggest heconfess and seek a lighter sentence. That’s the right thing to do. As for the Gardner family, your familyshould reflect on their mistakes. One rotten apple spoils the bunch. Even if I were to give you anotherbillion, there’s no hope if you don’t address the issues within your own family.”
Liana’s lips trembled, and she was dumbfounded. She had thought that by crying and acting miserable,Jasper would soften and comply with her as he had done before.
But she was wrong this time. Jasper used to be lenient with her because she hadn’t crossed a line. Butonce she overstepped her
boundaries, he wouldn’t show mercy even to the woman he loved.
In the end, Jasper forced Liana, still crying, into the car, instructing the driver to lock the doors. Hewatched her leave with a tense
expression, and only then did he sigh a breath of relief.
He stood in the rain with the black umbrella for a long time, remembering the disappointed look inAlice’s eyes. There was a pang in his
heart. He couldn’t stop it even if he wanted to.
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With Dylan’s arrest, the Gardner family fell into complete desolation.
Mr. and Mrs. Gardner were not even concerned as Liana returned, covered in mud, her face pale andlifeless. They immediately asked if the Beckett family would intervene on behalf of them or if they would
help in hiring a powerful lawyer. However, Liana could only shake her
head anxiously with a dejected expression.