Chapter 169

Landon blushed when he added, "And she has more than one suitor!"

Last night, he could think of nothing else but Alice's remark on his way home.

She had confessed to him, "I wouldn't learn to love without Jasper. I will not fall for another man after leaving him."

Why not? Why couldn't she?

Of course, he would never let Jasper know. Why would he give Jasper something to gloat over?

At the same time, Jasper was struck by a belated realization. Pain twisted his heart.

"Is this what it is, Alice? You giving up on your happiness just to get even with me?" he wondered.

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Business was good at the KS World Hotel with a 40% increase in occupancy rate and a full house at the restaurant every day.

The hotel employees worked hard in high spirits, encouraged by Betty Beckett's apology. They felt that their efforts were seen and knew Alyssa would speak up for them if they were bullied. The results were good because the morale was high.

Alyssa happily checked the monthly financial report