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Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 141-The atmosphere dropped to a heezing point.
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Intervene. He wanted to silence his boss to prevent him from ruining things for himself.
Alyssa laughed out loud, linding Jasper absurd Til admit, I underestimated your persistence when I decided to try and be with you. I gave you everything that I was and could be just so you would love me. Look where that got me, huh?
“But you were wrong about one thing, Jasper Beckett. I never hated you, even when you wished me to disappear from your sight.
“I did want to end things amicably between us, but you keep meddling in my life now that our relationship is over. You’ve completely shallered any chance of us having a civil connection.
“That’s why I’m doing everything I can to erase you from my life. You married me because you had to, just as that’s my standpoint now. I want nothing to do with you anymore. That is the only way for us to make peace with the past.” Jasper fell as Il a sledgehammer had struck his heart.
“It’s getting late. You should bring Mr. Beckell back as soon as possible, Mr.
Hall, Alyssa instructed Zavier.
She took a deep breath and turned to go back home, Until today, Jasper remained oblivious to the extent of her love and sacrilices for him. He truly wasn’t worth her time anymore.
Suddenly, Alyssa felt a grip on her wrist, stopping her from leaving.
She turned to lind herself face–to–face with Jasper, He had a desperate look in his eyes.
Before he could speak, someone intervened. “Mr. Beckett, what are you doing?
Coming to our home unannounced and holding onto our future daughter–in–law like a madman. Isn’t that a bit shameless?” Alyssa turned to find Mandy and Colene walking over to them. She quickly got rid of Jasper’s grip, then went to their side.
“Future *** daughter–in–law?” she echoed, stunned.
“I’m sure you can already guess why Jonah brought Alice home tonight.” Mandy booked an arm around Alyssa’s shoulder, cooing. “She’s a fine young woman who loves Jonah just as me as he does her.
“Our family, including Winston Taylor himself, is incredibly pleased to welcome her as part of us. We’ll be arranging a meet–up with Alice’s parents soon and hopefully set a date for the wedding.” Alyssa was left gaping in shock at what was being said, She knew Mandy and Colene’s intentions for being out here, but this was way overboard.
Jasper, meanwhile, felt like someone had dug out a hole where his heart was.
“If I remember correctly, Mr. Beckett, you’ve announced the news of your engagement to the public.” Colene glared at him. “So why are you still here bothering Alice?
“Shouldn’t you be with your fiancée instead? Virtue is utmost to a woman, so you’d do well not to tarnish her reputation. If you don’t stop bothering her, we will take action.” Knowing Colene was always the kind to bite how she barked, Alyssa quessed that Mandy and Lyla had helped restrain her somewhat.
Xavier, on the other hand, silently wondered why his boss had driven all the way here just to suffer all this.
Jasper’s hands balled up, shaking slightly. He didn’t know why he couldn’t let go. He was the one who wanted their marriage to end, after all “Ma’am, maybe we should go back home? It’s getting cold out here,” Alyssa offered kindly.
That single word, “home,” instantly formed a barrier that shut Jasper out of their world.
“Alice is what they say true? Jasper rasped out.
1/2 Alyssa took a deep breath. She decided to play along and hummed in acknowledgment.
“Al–alright,” Jasper mumbled, looking like he was far away in thought.
Then, he took out a black velvet jewelry box, He handed it to Alyssa. “Here. I got this for you as a token of our wedding…”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 142-Alasa was taken aback but didn’t reach out to take the box. She hadn’t expected Jasper to have kept that by his side all this time.
Ace coulda’t possibly accept that from you. I’ll do it in her stead.” Before Alyssa could say anything, Colene had taken the box from Jasper.
toside was a gorgeous bracelet carved from the finest lavender moon quartz. It gleamed with a soft light, looking like a treasure from centuries before Alyssa could instantly tell this was a one–of–a–kind material, not usually for sale to the public. If Jasper had given this to her years ago, she would have been so happy she wouldn’t have been able to sleep.
But her low was now buried beneath a cold, lonely desert. Unrequited love was a waste of time, along with the gifts it brought.
Hector, but even I can tell how expensive this must be. Look at this crystal.
You’re very kind, Mr. Beckett Colene drawled.
She suddenly raised her hand. What followed was the sound of something breaking into pieces on the ground. Just like that, the quartz bracelet shattered at Alyssa’s and Jasper’s feel.
Jasper’s expression darkened almost immediately. His heart throbbed painfully as he witnessed his gift being humiliated. 1 Ab a turned away, avoiding his eyes.
“How could you, Madam? Mr. Beckett had this made just for Ms. White. You didn’t have to break it if you didn’t intend on keeping it!” Xavier cried, so upset that his neck had turned red.
“A. Beckett, if you had a gift for Alice, why didn’t you give it to her before the divorce? Do you have any idea what this looks like now that you’re giving this to her?
“Pure embarrassment. Or are you just upset to see her happy with someone else? When will you finally give up?” Colene shrieked.
She stomped her heels on the broken bracelet. “Alice has accepted your token.
Now scram! Back to Solana City you go. You’re not welcome here!
Those words shot through Jasper’s chest like arrows.
He gazed brokenly at Alice one last time, trying to say something though no words would come.
Alyssa ignored his gaze and went to Colene, holding onto the woman’s arm.
“Let’s go back inside.” “Madam? You” Xavier was stunned that Alice wasn’t helping his boss. The feeling then turned into pure disappointment.
Meanwhile, Jasper felt like a doll with its strings cut.
“Let’s go. We don’t want strangers or busybodies ruining our evening.” Colene snorted and went back into the manor with Alyssa by her side.
Mandy shot a look at Jasper and then shook her head. “What an embarrassment.” When Alyssa returned to the house, she could finally let down her defenses.
Exhaustion had consumed her entirely.
She felt terrible as she recalled the broken bracelet, followed by Jasper’s desperate and pain–filled gaze.
Mandy and Colene had only been doing what they thought was best for her, but it was too much.
Alyssa started feeling like the bad guy here.
“Lyse! Just then, Silas ran up to her, panting. “Axel has gotten into a light with Dad. Dad even hit him
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 143-Axel was in the backyard, walking straight toward his Lamborghini without so much as looking back.
“Axel Alyssa cried, running up to him, “Where are you going?” “As far away from this place as possible, obviously. Hopefully, I never have to come back.” When Axel turned to look at her, she could see that his cheek had turned alarmingly red where their father had hit him.
“You always said you cared the most about our brothers and me. So if this is our home, then it’s your home too. How could you just never come back again?” Alyssa asked, holding onto her brother’s hand. Her heart hurt so deeply.
Axel gazed at his beloved sister, then gently cupped her cheek. “Of course, I love you guys. I’ll love you guys wherever I go. But this isn’t home anymore. I’ve fulfilled my promise to you, Lyse. You wouldn’t still be upset with me because of it, right?” Alyssa nodded slowly, suddenly feeling like crying.
“If you want to show respect and love for Winston, then I suggest you never make me appear before him ever again. I have to go now. Duty Calls. I’ll come to visit you soon.” “Axel” Mandy appeared from behind them with a bag in hand.
Axel was surprised to see her. He greeted softly. “Mandy.” The woman’s eyes were rimmed with redness. She took a deep breath before handing the man the bag of items.
“There’s I’ve included several new poultices and medicines we developed recently to treat both internal and external injuries. I hope they can be of use to you.
“There are also some baked goods and snacks that Lyla has prepared. She’s worried your trip might take long, so she has made these to help lide your meals over.” Mandy then looked down at her feet, a gentle smile on her face. “We hope these will be of use to you, Axel.” Axel blinked, then replied in a kind tone. “Thank you. I’m pretty stocked up, really. But I appreciate the gesture. I’ll be off now.” With that, Axel hugged Alyssa for a couple more seconds before he left.
Minutes later, his Lamborghini disappeared beyond the neighborhood.
Alyssa and Mandy were left standing in the courtyard. Both women heaved a sigh.
“Let him be, Mandy,” Alyssa consoled the older woman. “Axel’s improved a lot.
He’s still a wild child. We have to give him more time before he can find his footing here.” “I know he feels sorry for me,” said Mandy, dipping her head sadly. “He doesn’t need to, really. I’ve moved on from it. I’m okay now.” Alyssa’s throat tightened, not knowing what to say.
Two years ago, tragedy struck the Taylor family.
Mandy’s eldest son and Alyssa’s half–brother, Damien Taylor, Captain of Solana Airways, had sacrificed himself to save the crew and passengers aboard his flight.
A hardware malfunction had occurred. He decided to crash the plane into the ocean. Many lives were saved that day, but not Damien’s. His passing occurred on what should have been his 27th birthday. 1 One could persist in their grudges against Mandy and Winston when it came to their complex relations, but the fact that Mandy had raised such a brave and noble son remained undisputed until today.
The Maybach was on its way back to Solana City. Xavier remained a steady hand on the wheel, peeking now and then at the rearview mirror to gauge Jasper’s expression.
Jasper’s lace was solemn, his cheeks and lips pale, as if he were sick.
1/2 Mr Beckett You are you anunt/ You dont look too good. Xavier asked tentatively Jasper quipped. Keep your eyes on the road” both anger and something sadder. He had rushed to Belbank to gel Alice to come back with him, feeling so sure Bat what happened instead?
His carefully maintained pride had shattered into a million pieces and been sent flying in the wind.
Xavier was just as upset after seeing his boss being humiliated. “If you want Madam to return with you, you could tell the Taytor family that your divorce hasn’t been legalized yet, and she’s still your lawfully wedded wife.
ad those two women just now. Who do they think they are? Neither of them was Madam’s mother by blood, that’s for sure.” So you’re saying I’m only capable of getting things done by deception? Jasper asked sternly. “No! Of course not sit
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 144-broke out on Xavier’s forehead. “I just think If you don’t want to separate from Madam, then why don’t you just tell her that? Tell Yow heel” Jasper sneered. “Hmph. I’ve already made up my mind about how I feel. We are never getting back together!” Then wh Die Jasper nared, nearly causing Xavier hit the brakes. He bit his lip, staying quiet for the rest of the drive.
Jasper leaned back in his seat, feeling unbelievably tired.
Ob then did he remember the quartz shards he had picked up before they left.
The shards had pierced his skin, causing drops of blood to ooze and bleed from his palm.
What had gotten into him? He had wanted so badly to bring Alice home tonight, away from Jonah Taylor and his family, away from Belbank.
All he had wanted was for Alice to come home with him.
After seeing Axel off, Alyssa went to console her father alongside Jonah and Silas. Only after that did she finally get some time to herself.
She remained deep in thought for a while. In the end, she sent Mandy, Colene, and Lyla each a text message. “Come to the garden, please. I’ll be waiting in the Cloud Pavilion. There’s something I have to tell you guys.” 1 Five minutes later, the three women had gathered in the garden. Their usually boisterous selves were now silent and calm before Alyssa.
Alyssa was sitting in a gazebo, arms crossed over her chest, and her brows knitted tightly. It looked like she was about to give them a lecture.
Mandy and Lyla shared a look but said nothing.
Colene, as usual went straight to the point. “Did you want to tell us something, Alyssa? You need to start talking because we have no idea what’s happening.” Alyssa lightly shook her head. Colene was as direct as ever.
“Is there anything you want to tell me about after you and Mandy stepped out in my defense earlier tonight?” “There really isn’t much to tell, dear.” Colene sat down in front of Alyssa, crossing one leg over the other. “If it weren’t for Mandy and Lyla, I would have cut that man down and strung him up to feed Bobo.” “Who’s Bobo?” Mandy answered. “Colene’s pet alligator. Winston gave it to her for her birthday last year.” Alyssa was left speechless.
Lyla noticed that Alyssa’s face had changed a shade, so she quickly went to stop Colene. “Alright, Colene. Why don’t we change the topic “I’m being 100% honest here! That’s what family is for!” Colene cried, getting riled up. “Alyssa, you can’t deny that Jasper is the asshole of the ages. Even my Bobo is more humane than him!
“You married him and gave him your all for three whole years. You gave up your life here to suffer there as what? His nanny? Look what he did to repay you!
He’s a god–awful douchebag! Men like him deserve to be hit by a car!” “He already made it clear that he never loved me. I’ve anticipated he would go and marry someone he actually loves, so there’s no point holding on.
“What I want to know is why did you all have to drag this thing out between us?
It adds nothing to my life.” Alyssa massaged her aching temples, sighing.
She continued, “The more we drag things on, the more suffering arises. It will only chip away at our sanity, bit by bit. Why can’t we just let ike hell as veled parkingly and grasing Alyssa’s shoulders How do you expect time to wash that away? I know I Ancome base paled suckeraly Cotens‘ words Laced and her heart be invisible blades, and pain began to lance through every part of her We were never speak of Buat Colania? Mandy gasped, pulling Cotene away from Alyssa.
Can we place not that that Cone? Lyla added wordly “Alyssa doesn’t want to bring that up.” Alyssa blundy looked up at the three women, holding her tears back. “I never told him. I never told Jasper I was pregnant with his baby.”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 145-That incident had caused Alyssa pain for a very long time, Two years ago, she lost her child in an accident. Since then, she had been consistently avoiding shops that sold infant products.
She stayed away whenever the lople of children came up. She couldn’t even stop herself from breaking down when bables appeared on television It was Christmas Eve, and she had driven to the beach with Newton as they wanted to look at the snow displays there. They had a car accident on the way there.
However, Alyssa had saved him first before checking on her own lojales. They were rushed to the hospital soon after.
At that point in time, the rest of the Becketts had gone overseas to celebrate, whereas Jasper had joined Liana for a holiday.
Alyssa had withstood the immense pain in her belly while waiting for Ben to turn up. She ended up collapsing, thoroughly exhausted.
“Madam Alice, you’re bleedingl She vaguely remembered bleeding profusely down there, the warm sensation bringing with it a deep terror. Only then did she realize she had been pregnant, Later, they found out she had been pregnant for two months. 1 But she had been stripped of the chance to be a mother before she’d even seen the child. It was hers and Jasper’s child.
1–I’ll have Mr. Jasper come home right away!” Ben had frantically pulled out his phone, but Alyssa stopped him before he could make the call.
“Please please don’t She had been terrified amidst the despair of the situation.
She sobbed weakly as she said, “Jasper he doesn’t know. He’d just get mad at me if he knew. So please, keep this a secret from him Back in the present, Alyssa clutched her belly as if the pain from that night was recurring.
Seeing this, Colene hugged her tight, with Mandy and Lyla following suit. The three women formed a protective blanket around Alyssa as she relived the pain from those years ago. 1 “I’m so sorry. It’s all my fault! I won’t bring it up again, Alyssa. I won’t! Please don’t cry,” Colene mumbled.
“I should feel happy for the child, really,” Alyssa rasped, a bitter smile surfacing on her face. “Better to stay away from a lifetime of witnessing its parents‘ broken marriage and never getting its father’s love.” Alyssa didn’t get any sleep that night.
When she closed her eyes, that familiar sight of blood would appear in her mind.
She remained curled up in bed until morning, trying to hold onto her sanity while memory ravaged her mind.
After losing her child, she spent the days crying until she had no more tears left.
She could withstand the slaughters of war but not the loss of this precious life she had nurtured inside her. It felt like her soul had been torn in half.
Alyssa said quietly to herself, “I’m so sorry, baby. Mommy’s so sorry. I don’t know If I’ll ever be able to see you in this life again.” The following day, Alyssa dragged her tired body out of bed. She then cleaned hersell up before going downstairs, so no one could tell she had just had one of the most distressing nights of her life.
“Lyse dear, I’ve made your favorites for breakfast. Have some before you go.” Lyla came over to greet her, still in an apron. Her heart ached. for Alyssa upon seeing her slightly bloodshot eyes.
“Could you pack it up for me, please? I’ll eat on the way out.” Alyssa gave her a kind smile in return. “I need to attend a board meeting at the hotel in two hours.” “Alright,” Lyla bearned. “I’ll pack some for Sean too.” Thank you, Madam! Sean, who had entered the kitchen just in time to catch the conversation, quickly expressed his gratitude.
Alyssa left the manor with Sean without alerting Winston, heading back to Solana City.
“Alyssa, you must tell us if you face any problems or get into any trouble while managing the hotel, especially if the Beckett family tries to do anything to you.
We can always back you up.” Mandy gritted her teeth, recalling how Sophia Kirkman and her gang of bitches had attacked Alyssa the last time they were at the auction event. “I’ll make sure they never get another chance to speak to you like that again. I’ll slip a good poison in their drinks so their tongues fall out of their mouths!” “You should give them one that paralyzes them from the waist down!” Colene called out. “How dare they bully our dear Alyssa?
Alyssa laughed, finding the two women incredibly amusing.
Though their statements were not entirely without credibility.
Mandy grew up surrounded by apothecaries and doctors. Her family exerted significant influence over the medical industry in both Belbank and Solana City.
So, Mandy really wasn’t exaggerating when she said she could make Sophia’s tongue fall off
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 146-Ahem. There is something I could use your help with Alyssa cleared her throal.
“Leave it to us!” “Don’t hold back!” “Well remember that antique rosewood chair from the auction that Winston had you bid for, Mandy Alyssa asked. “T4 uke to have it?
Mandy and Colene shared a look. “You really aren’t holding back.” Winston was someone who wouldn’t bat an eye when it came to buying properly and cars or giving away his money.
But when it came to antiques, he’d hoard them like some kind of wizened dragon. Asking him to part with his rosewood chair would likely be a futile endeavor.
Mandy blinked rapidly, seemingly lost in thought. “I’ll find a way to convince him to give it up. But why do you want it?
“If he knew why, he’d never give it to me.” “I got you! Don’t worry!” Colene grinned, smacking her chest in affirmation. “If he doesn’t want to hand it over, Fl steal it for your Alyssa burst into giggles.
If it really came to that, Winston would surely have to keep an eye out!
Jasper barely slept after the drive back from Belbank, Nonetheless, he still dragged himself to the office the next day for work.
Liana called him twice. He picked up both times but couldn’t really concentrate on the conversation.
Liana rambled on and on about their wedding.
She spoke about her wedding gowns, limited edition Jewelry, and a fairytale princess theme for the event. After all, their wedding had been rescheduled to an earlier date due to Newton’s 80th birthday being next week.
“What do you think of these ideas, Jasper? I spent a month coming up with them after working with my team!” Liana said excitedly, trying to prove her capabilities to Jasper.
“They’re alright as long as you like them,” came Jasper’s faint reply.
He was staring at the broken lavender bracelet from last night. All he could think about was Alyssa’s cold rejection of him while standing with the Taylor family.
With an annoyed sigh, he closed the jewelry box.
“I’ve even picked out your suit, Jasper! You need to come with me to meet the designer later today. I can handle everything else, but you need to be there for the fitting.” Liana implored.
She added, “That world–famous designer is visiting the city today, so we need to make sure to meet them before we lose this chance.” Jasper slowly came back to his senses. “Alright. I’m sorry I haven’t spoken to you lately. I’ve been really busy with work.” Liana was smiling on the other end of the phone. “It’s okay. I’m willing to do anything for you, Jasper.” “I’ll come to fetch you later in the alternoon.” “Okay. I’ll be waiting.” Jasper hung up the call, Xavier came over with a bundle of documents and set them down before his boss. “Sir, the hotel’s PR department has successfully wedding.
“Mm.” Jasper slowly flipped through the documents, expression serious. 1 Berenike Hotel, his family’s hotel, had suffered a fall in the stock market after Betty’s scandals made the news. Consequently, KS World Hotel had benefitted much from it. It had even climbed up the ranks to become the top hotel for accommodations.
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Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 147-Are you sure? Jasper asked solemnly.
had contacted them first. The manager actually intends for us to compete for the opportunity… Xavier’s voice grew smaller as he continued, noticing how Jasper’s face was growing more menacing by the second.
“What else did they say?” “The manager also said that they know Berenike Hotel has always been famous and well–known, but KS World Hotel’s been in the limelight lately, so they want us to prove to them why they should pick us for the wedding. Our plans need to Jasper slammed the table, feeling unbearably irritated.
Alice White was already annoying enough to deal with. And now Alyssa Taylor was here trying to compete for their project? Were these women specifically sent to torment him?
“Arrange a meeting with all department heads and directors tomorrow. We need Jasper ordered. “If we fail to secure this project and Alyssa Taylor wins it, then everyone involved in the proposal will be dismissed!” Xavier nodded and scheduled the meeting. It appeared his boss was exacting vengeance for having to climb up those ten flights of stairs last month!
After lunch, Jasper drove Liana over to meet the fashion designer she had mentioned earlier.
“I thought we were meeting the designer?” he asked, confused as to why they were in front of a lavishly decorated six–story building. The Victorian–style gate caught his attention as it was stylized with elaborately carved roses.
“She’s right inside. This is the private design firm of the renowned designer, Rose Emerson!” Liana squealed.
She continued, “Although her clothing brand, Rozabela, has numerous branches in malls nationwide, they still can’t compare to what she can create for us. That’s why we’re here today! She’s going to specially design our wedding outfits!” Liana had gotten her hair done today just for this occasion, even dying it a light caramel color. She was dressed in a backless red cocktail gown, and her lips were painted bright red.
All Jasper could think about when he saw the red on her was Alice White, as if only she could paint her lips that red. Anyone else who tried to mimic her would only embarrass themselves.
“It’s just clothes,” he grunted. “I don’t need to get another set of clothes. We’ll just get yours done.” “Aw, come on! I’m going to be your wife soon. I should get you nice clothes too.
You mustn’t keep any clothes other women give you from now on, okay?” Liana mewled, leaning against his shoulder.
Jasper’s heart dropped just the slightest as he recalled the suit Alice had made for him. He had tried his best to maintain it over the years. even when it frayed and tore at the edges.
But clearly, Alice didn’t appreciate the gifts he gave her in the same manner.
She hadn’t defended him at all when the bracelet he’d made for her had been tossed onto the ground, breaking apart.
He pursed his lips, saying quietly. “Okay.” The two got out of the car and went up to the door. They were stopped by a man in a suit, who said, “My apologies, but Ms. Emerson has a private event today. Only invitees are allowed.” “Look at what we have,” Liana said with a delighted grin, showing the man two Invitation cards with rose gold roses printed on them.
“Then, this way, please,” the man nodded and showed them inside.
Several other guests were enjoying drinks and conversation in the event hall, all dressed finely.
Jasper hadn I expected Liana to bring him to such an occasion. She had kept it from nim the whole morning. No wonder she was dressed like this.
He didn’t like how things were going. He never participated in any dinner parties or high tea events unless he had to meet with a client. Right now, he fell like he was being taken advantage of by Liana.
Sure enough, his appearance shocked many of the guests.
“Isn’t that Jasper Beckett from Beckett Group?” “It really is him! Damn, he’s even more handsome in person!” “Who’s that woman with him? How lucky she must be!” “What? Don’t you know who that is? That’s Liana Gardner, Mr. Beckett’s fiancée! She’s the one he divorced his ex–wife for. Imagine that!” “Oh, my God! Are you kidding me?” Liana was high on all the gossip, feeling unbelievably proud of herself. To her, every woman here was envious of her because she had successfully won over a man as fine as Jasper Beckett
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 148-Liana had begged Sophia for those two invitation cards. Her resentment at having to stoop so low had now dissipated.
“Why didn’t you tell me we were coming to an event like this? You know I don’t like these things. Jasper grumbled quietly, his jaw tigh Chapter 148 Liana had begged Sophia for those two invitation cards. Her resentment at having to stoop so low had now destrated “Why didn’t you tell me we were coming to an event like this? You know I don’t like these things.” Jasper ommided mutally his lay light belztight “I wouldn’t have been able to ask Ms. Emerson to make my wedding dress for me, given my social status. That’s why i wanted por la come. She’s sure to agree to my request if you ask her.” Jasper’s lace had darkened. Liana hurriedly added, “I’m really sorry I didn’t tell you beforehand “Just tell me next time. I could have sent someone to come in my stead.” Jasper sighed, though his tone had sollened considerably now “I promise I will next time.” Just then, a set of familiar footsteps rang out from behind them. It was a precise and confident stride, Jasper instantly recognizal who il was.
He turned around.
Alyssa approached them. She was dressed in an azure sundress and matching coal. She stood out against shrubs. Her hair was in an elegant bun today, revealing her neck. She didn’t wear lipstick but still stood out.
Some women didn’t need makeup to look beautiful. Some queens didn’t need a crown to command power Llana had turned green with envy and hatred.
backdrop of pink rose She thought she had dressed strikingly enough in red. Yet the minute Alyssa had walked in, she had been delivered a resounding defeat Jasper swallowed hard, unable to move his eyes away from Alyssa Alyssa ignored him. She walked past him as if he were Invisible.
That fueled the flames of irritation in his chest.
“Oh? I never thought I’d see you here, Ms. White. It must have been hard to get an invitation to this event, huh? Liana said in a mocking tone.
“It wasn’t easy.” Alyssa smiled. “Only those who are unbelievably close or on good terms with Rose Emerson would be invited today, and each one a pillar in the fashion community–that or a VIP client of hers, I wonder which category you fall into, Ms. Gardner?
“I-” Liana turned red, as if she had just been slapped in the face.
Alyssa’s words had successfully drawn everyone else’s attention to Liana and Jasper, “None. Ms. Gardner. The same goes for Mr. Beckelt. You two must have had an exceedingly hard time getting here, hm? Alyssa cocked her head.
Enraged, Liana stormed up to her, finger in her face. “You and everyone else here know who Jasper is! Do you really think Ms. Emerson would refuse him if he asked to be here today?” Alyssa nodded courteously. “You have a point there.” “What about you? What right do you have to attend today’s event, huh? Are you some ‘pillar‘ of the community? Or some big client?” “None of that, I’m afraid.” “So what if you’re dressed up nicely? You’re just a country bum who got her golden ticket early on in lifel Liana shrieked. She could only humiliate Alyssa this way.
She was terrified that Alyssa might suddenly reveal she was married to Jasper.
If that happened, Liana would be labeled a sleazy mistress.
“That’s enough, Lia!” Jasper ordered, his tone sharp.
Everyone’s gaze then fell back on Alyssa.
Was this remarkable and beautiful young woman really from the country? They couldn’t tell one bit. Her sense of fashion and confidence +15 BONUS “I was trying to be polite, Jasper, but she clearly harbors hostility toward us Plus, wasn’t) teting the truth? Liana pouted, feeling like she had won once again.
“Ms. Emerson is here!‘ someone suddenly cried out Above the quests on a winding staircase was Rose Emerson herself, slowly descending. She was dressed in a rose–colored jumpsuit straight from her brand Rozabeta, her hime cut hairstyle giving her a proud, royal look But the moment she spotted Alyssa amongst the quests, her expression changed.
A grin spread across her face as she ran the remaining way downstairs.
“Why didn’t you tell me you were coming over, Madam? I’ve missed you, you old geezer!” She squealed happily, running toward Alyssa.
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“I wouldn’t have been able to ask Ms, Emerson to make my wedding dress for me, given my social status. That’s why I wanted you to come. She’s sure to agree to my request if you ask her.” Jasper’s face had darkened, Llana hurriedly added, “I’m really sorry I didn’t tell you beforehand.” “Just tell me next time. I could have sent someone to come in my stead,” Jasper sighed, though his tone had softened considerably now.
“I promise I will next time.” Just then, a set of familiar footsteps rang out from behind them. It was a precise and confident stride. Jasper instantly recognized who it was.
He turned around.
Alyssa approached them. She was dressed in an azure sundress and matching coat. She stood out against the backdrop of pink rose shrubs. Her hair was in an elegant bun today, revealing her neck. She didn’t wear lipstick but still stood out..
Some women didn’t need makeup to look beautiful. Some queens didn’t need a crown to command power.
Liana had turned green with envy and hatred.
She thought she had dressed strikingly enough in red. Yet the minute Alyssa had walked in, she had been delivered a resounding defeat.
Jasper swallowed hard, unable to move his eyes away from Alyssa.
Alyssa ignored him. She walked past him as if he were invisible.
That fueled the flames of irritation in his chest.
“Oh? I never thought I’d see you here, Ms. White. It must have been hard to get an invitation to this event, huh?” Liana said in a mocking tone.
“It wasn’t easy.” Alyssa smiled. “Only those who are unbelievably close or on good terms with Rose Emerson would be invited today, and each one a pillar in the fashion community–that or a VVIP client of hers. I wonder which category you fall into, Ms. Gardner?” “I–Liana turned red, as if she had just been slapped in the face.
Alyssa’s words had successfully drawn everyone else’s attention to Liana and Jasper.
“None, Ms. Gardner. The same goes for Mr. Beckett. You two must have had an exceedingly hard time getting here, hm?” Alyssa cocked her head.
Enraged, Liana stormed up to her, linger in her face. “You and everyone else here know who Jasper is! Do you really think Ms. Emerson would refuse him if he asked to be here today?” Alyssa nodded courteously. “You have a point there.” “What about you? What right do you have to attend today’s event, huh? Are you some ‘pillar‘ of the community? Or some big client?” “None of that, I’m afraid.” “So what if you’re dressed up nicely? You’re just a country burn who got her golden ticket early on in life!” Liana shrieked. She could only humiliate Alyssa this way.
She was terrified that Alyssa might suddenly reveal she was married to Jasper.
It that happened, Liana would be labeled a sleazy mistress.
“That’s enough, Lia!” Jasper ordered, his tone sharp.
Everyone’s gaze then fell back on Alyssa reper ten Liana to bring fum in such an occasion She had kept it from hith the whole morning. No wonder she was dressed He didn’t like how things were going. He never participated in any dinner parties or high tea events unless he had to meet with a client. Right now, he fell like he was being taken advantage of by Llana Sure enough, his appearance shocked many of the quests.
Isn’t that Jasper teckell from Beckett Group?
It really is him! Damn, he’s even more handsome in person!” “Who’s that woman with him? How lucky the must bel “What? Don’t you know who that is? That’s Liana Gardner, Mr. Beckett’s fiancéet She’s the one he divorced his ex–wife for. Imagine that!” “Oh, my God! Are you kidding me?” Liana was high on all the gossip, feeling unbelievably proud of herself. To her, every woman here was envious of her because she had successfully won over a man as fine as Jasper Becket
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 149-Liana had begged Sophia for those two invitation cards. Her resentment at having to stoop so low had now dissipated.
“Why didn’t you tell me we were coming to an event like this? You know I don’t like these things. Jasper grumbled quietly, his jaw tigh Chapter 148 Liana had begged Sophia for those two invitation cards. Her resentment at having to stoop so low had now destrated “Why didn’t you tell me we were coming to an event like this? You know I don’t like these things.” Jasper ommided mutally his lay light belztight “I wouldn’t have been able to ask Ms. Emerson to make my wedding dress for me, given my social status. That’s why i wanted por la come. She’s sure to agree to my request if you ask her.” Jasper’s lace had darkened. Liana hurriedly added, “I’m really sorry I didn’t tell you beforehand “Just tell me next time. I could have sent someone to come in my stead.” Jasper sighed, though his tone had sollened considerably now “I promise I will next time.” Just then, a set of familiar footsteps rang out from behind them. It was a precise and confident stride, Jasper instantly recognizal who il was.
He turned around.
Alyssa approached them. She was dressed in an azure sundress and matching coal. She stood out against shrubs. Her hair was in an elegant bun today, revealing her neck. She didn’t wear lipstick but still stood out.
Some women didn’t need makeup to look beautiful. Some queens didn’t need a crown to command power Llana had turned green with envy and hatred.
backdrop of pink rose She thought she had dressed strikingly enough in red. Yet the minute Alyssa had walked in, she had been delivered a resounding defeat Jasper swallowed hard, unable to move his eyes away from Alyssa Alyssa ignored him. She walked past him as if he were Invisible.
That fueled the flames of irritation in his chest.
“Oh? I never thought I’d see you here, Ms. White. It must have been hard to get an invitation to this event, huh? Liana said in a mocking tone.
“It wasn’t easy.” Alyssa smiled. “Only those who are unbelievably close or on good terms with Rose Emerson would be invited today, and each one a pillar in the fashion community–that or a VIP client of hers, I wonder which category you fall into, Ms. Gardner?
“I-” Liana turned red, as if she had just been slapped in the face.
Alyssa’s words had successfully drawn everyone else’s attention to Liana and Jasper, “None. Ms. Gardner. The same goes for Mr. Beckelt. You two must have had an exceedingly hard time getting here, hm? Alyssa cocked her head.
Enraged, Liana stormed up to her, finger in her face. “You and everyone else here know who Jasper is! Do you really think Ms. Emerson would refuse him if he asked to be here today?” Alyssa nodded courteously. “You have a point there.” “What about you? What right do you have to attend today’s event, huh? Are you some ‘pillar‘ of the community? Or some big client?” “None of that, I’m afraid.” “So what if you’re dressed up nicely? You’re just a country bum who got her golden ticket early on in lifel Liana shrieked. She could only humiliate Alyssa this way.
She was terrified that Alyssa might suddenly reveal she was married to Jasper.
If that happened, Liana would be labeled a sleazy mistress.
“That’s enough, Lia!” Jasper ordered, his tone sharp.
Everyone’s gaze then fell back on Alyssa.
Was this remarkable and beautiful young woman really from the country? They couldn’t tell one bit. Her sense of fashion and confidence “I was trying to be polite, Jasper, but she clearly harbors hostility toward us Plus, wasn’t) teting the truth? Liana pouted, feeling like she had won once again.
“Ms. Emerson is here!‘ someone suddenly cried out Above the quests on a winding staircase was Rose Emerson herself, slowly descending. She was dressed in a rose–colored jumpsuit straight from her brand Rozabeta, her hime cut hairstyle giving her a proud, royal look But the moment she spotted Alyssa amongst the quests, her expression changed.
A grin spread across her face as she ran the remaining way downstairs.
“Why didn’t you tell me you were coming over, Madam? I’ve missed you, you old geezer!” She squealed happily, running toward Alyssa.
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“I wouldn’t have been able to ask Ms, Emerson to make my wedding dress for me, given my social status. That’s why I wanted you to come. She’s sure to agree to my request if you ask her.” Jasper’s face had darkened, Llana hurriedly added, “I’m really sorry I didn’t tell you beforehand.” “Just tell me next time. I could have sent someone to come in my stead,” Jasper sighed, though his tone had softened considerably now.
“I promise I will next time.” Just then, a set of familiar footsteps rang out from behind them. It was a precise and confident stride. Jasper instantly recognized who it was.
He turned around.
Alyssa approached them. She was dressed in an azure sundress and matching coat. She stood out against the backdrop of pink rose shrubs. Her hair was in an elegant bun today, revealing her neck. She didn’t wear lipstick but still stood out..
Some women didn’t need makeup to look beautiful. Some queens didn’t need a crown to command power.
Liana had turned green with envy and hatred.
She thought she had dressed strikingly enough in red. Yet the minute Alyssa had walked in, she had been delivered a resounding defeat.
Jasper swallowed hard, unable to move his eyes away from Alyssa.
Alyssa ignored him. She walked past him as if he were invisible.
That fueled the flames of irritation in his chest.
“Oh? I never thought I’d see you here, Ms. White. It must have been hard to get an invitation to this event, huh?” Liana said in a mocking tone.
“It wasn’t easy.” Alyssa smiled. “Only those who are unbelievably close or on good terms with Rose Emerson would be invited today, and each one a pillar in the fashion community–that or a VVIP client of hers. I wonder which category you fall into, Ms. Gardner?” “I–Liana turned red, as if she had just been slapped in the face.
Alyssa’s words had successfully drawn everyone else’s attention to Liana and Jasper.
“None, Ms. Gardner. The same goes for Mr. Beckett. You two must have had an exceedingly hard time getting here, hm?” Alyssa cocked her head.
Enraged, Liana stormed up to her, linger in her face. “You and everyone else here know who Jasper is! Do you really think Ms. Emerson would refuse him if he asked to be here today?” Alyssa nodded courteously. “You have a point there.” “What about you? What right do you have to attend today’s event, huh? Are you some ‘pillar‘ of the community? Or some big client?” “None of that, I’m afraid.” “So what if you’re dressed up nicely? You’re just a country burn who got her golden ticket early on in life!” Liana shrieked. She could only humiliate Alyssa this way.
She was terrified that Alyssa might suddenly reveal she was married to Jasper.
It that happened, Liana would be labeled a sleazy mistress.
“That’s enough, Lia!” Jasper ordered, his tone sharp.
Everyone’s gaze then fell back on Alyssa reper ten Liana to bring fum in such an occasion She had kept it from hith the whole morning. No wonder she was dressed He didn’t like how things were going. He never participated in any dinner parties or high tea events unless he had to meet with a client. Right now, he fell like he was being taken advantage of by Llana Sure enough, his appearance shocked many of the quests.
Isn’t that Jasper teckell from Beckett Group?
It really is him! Damn, he’s even more handsome in person!” “Who’s that woman with him? How lucky the must bel “What? Don’t you know who that is? That’s Liana Gardner, Mr. Beckett’s fiancéet She’s the one he divorced his ex–wife for. Imagine that!” “Oh, my God! Are you kidding me?” Liana was high on all the gossip, feeling unbelievably proud of herself. To her, every woman here was envious of her because she had successfully won over a man as fine as Jasper Becket
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 150-Upon hearing that, Alyssa was baffled. She tried to give Rose a warning look, but the latter wouldn’t so much as glance at her. In fact, her eyes were nearly burning a hole into Jasper’s pecs.
Alyssa couldn’t help but inwardly cursed at the situation.
“Thank you.” Jasper nodded gratefully. But before he could say much else, Rose continued, “You can stay. But she leaves.” She pointed at Liana.
Liana was shocked. Her face was flushed. She felt thoroughly humiliated. “Why me? I’m his fiancée!” she cried.
The guests flinched at the distasteful noise, finding her increasingly uncultured.
“Tsk tsk.” Rose shook her head. “I wouldn’t have been able to tell, honestly.” “You–Liana was so angry that she nearly stomped her foot.
Rose took another sly look at Jasper, this time smirking. “Mr. Beckett can stay because he’s an attractive man. And because he’s dressed well for the occasion.” She then eyed Liana’s outfit. “You, on the other hand, are a mess. Your colors are a terrible intrusion to this place and everyone else’s color palette. Please leave before I heave my guts up.” Alyssa cupped her forehead, suddenly recalling something.
This mentee of hers was an incredible and diligent young woman, but when it came to that of the opposite S**, she was always the first to cave in!
“That’s not very kind of you, Ms. Emerson. We meant no harm, so there’s no need to be hostile,” Jasper said lowly.
“Oh? Mr. Beckett, don’t you think I’m already being courteous enough by asking your fiancée to leave when she humiliated my mentor? I could have sent her off with all her limbs snapped in two.” Liana’s smirk never disappeared as she spoke.
The atmosphere turned uncomfortably silent. Even a pin drop could be heard.
Alyssa glanced at Rose in shock. So, Rose did overhear what Liana had said to her earlier.
Warmth surged through her heart for a moment. She was glad that she was being looked out for.
“I — I …” Liana was speechless. Cold sweat lined her skin as she tried making herself smaller and smaller still hiding in Jasper’s shadow.
Karma was a bitch.
“It’s alright, Rose,” Alyssa said gently. She didn’t want the event to be ruined.
Besides, Liana seemed to have had a taste of her own medicine already.
Stopping things from going further would be the right move. In fact, it could even help build her reputation for being kind. “Since they’re here, let’s just treat them like the rest of the guests, hm?
“I didn’t take Ms. Gardner’s comments to heart. She is right about my background, so there’s no point arguing.” Immediately, the surrounding guests began speaking in her favor.
“She truly is so kind and genuine.” “Yeah! So what if she’s a country girl? She has made it to the peak of the industry now, regardless. So many successful people come from different backgrounds. Who are we to make fun of people just because of that?” “What a low–class move that Gardner girl did, picking on someone like that.” “Are you sure she’s Jasper Beckett’s fiancée? She reminds me more of some mistress or a quick fling.” “There’s something to be said about his taste in women, that’s for sure.
Liana wanted the ground to open up and swallow her right then and there. She didn’t want to linger any longer.