Chapter 260

Jasper walked out of the study, his chest so heavy it might shatter under the invisible weight.

He had come to realize that Alyssa felt like a red-hot burn in his heart. She was something he didn't dare touch or think about, lest he wanted pain to course through his entire being.

But beyond this, what he didn't want to think about the most was that Alyssa once loved him.

Jasper had always been a person of pride. Even in his childhood, when he endured hunger and hardships, he never resorted to begging.

He had even gambled with Alyssa, not for money, but for pride. Now, he couldn't help but admit that he had lost.

"Mr. Beckett," Xavier came up to him, saying, "I have three things to report to you, sir."

Jasper hummed in acknowledgment, signaling Xavier to proceed.

"Ms. Liana has awakened from her rest, but her condition isn't too good. She's repeatedly asked to see you."

"Next."

"Mr. Javier has employed a prominent lawyer to defend Sophia Kirkman. She'll be released tomorrow