"Do I look pitiful, dumb, and laughable to you?" Jasper's voice was surprisingly scorched. He forced a bitter smile.Landon shook his head with seriousness. "No, Jasper. I'm your only friend and best bud. I won't laugh at you no matter what happens. It's just … a pity.""A pity?" Jasper closed his raging eyes and mentally shredded the memories of Liana at the birthday party."It's not a pity. If anything, I was blind and bad at judging her character. I deserved everything that had happened to me.""No, it's not that." Landon sighed wistfully. "I think it was a pity that you missed the chance of making your marriage work in the three years, all because of Liana. You could have been happy with Alyssa instead of turning into enemies like now. Don't you think?"Jasper froze up at the possibility of a happy life with Alyssa. He fell into a daze, replaying memories."Jasper, can we not get a divorce? It's because … I love you."A loud ringing persisted in his ears, along with a terrib
Liana and Rosaline's scandal spread like wildfire online. Jasper and Liana's engagement news was no longer the top trending topic. It was replaced by hashtags like #LianaGardnersDaughter and #RosalineKirkmanContractKilling.The footage of the dumpster fire at the party had been leaked. Liana was shown screaming hysterically in the videos. The dress slip incident and her half-naked body were captured as well in what was a ridiculous soap opera that went viral online. Liana was violently mocked and cursed in the comment sections. Netizens expressed their distaste at her decision to give up on her daughter for wealth. Some even started a petition to subject Liana's behavior to the law."She can't even tell her daughter apart after abandoning the poor kid abroad. She's worse than a dog! Even a dog takes better care of her pups.""Comparing her to a dog is an insult to dogs.""I heard Jasper Beckett ditched his ex-wife for this bitch. Damn it, he's really something.""He's love-bli
Cyrus Taylor was the youngest son in the family. He had decided on a career in the police force to uphold justice. His childhood ambition came true as he was now chief of the First Criminal Investigation Division in the Solana City Police Department."Yeah! Fuck him up badly!" Silas was influenced by Cyrus' passion and punched against the window. "Can't the police spice up the interrogation? We prosecutors aren't allowed to do so. Don't miss your chance to take revenge for Lyse!"Jonah was speechless at the exchange. The daughters of the Taylor family were regal and dainty, but the sons were thuggish and belligerent, even more so than himself, who had been involved in the underground gangs.When the three invincible sons of the Taylor family joined hands, their target had no way out.…Jasper rushed to the hospital to visit Newton. Landon was worried for him and insisted on tagging along.Jasper sped to the hospital and parked his sports car at the entrance before sprinting into
"What is it? Tell me right here." Jasper never once took his eyes off Alyssa.Landon furrowed his brows as he wondered how to go about it."Jasper! Jasper!" Suddenly, he was spooked by a wailing female voice from afar. Meanwhile, Jasper frowned and straightened up from shock.Lauren was woken up by the screeching voice and stirred in Alyssa's embrace. Her eyes fluttered open as she held tightly onto Alyssa's shirt. "What's going on? Did something happen to Grandpa?""Hey, Lauren, everything's fine. Nothing bad will happen to him when I'm around." Alyssa shot a glare at the distressed Liana and helped Lauren sit up. Alyssa continued, "Lauren, I'll find a place for you to rest. Grandpa can meet you the first thing after he wakes up."Alyssa's emotionless exit put a bullet through Jasper's chest. He felt suffocated by the pain."Jasper!" Liana's eyes were swollen from the crying. She was about to throw herself into Jasper's arms when Landon stopped her coldly. He advised, "Ms. G
"I don't blame you for leaving me and falling in love in Mosgravia. I wouldn't even blame you for giving birth to someone's child." Hatred filled Jasper's eyes. He curled his fists and continued, "But you shouldn't have lied about your severe depression. You used it as a cover to manipulate me into marrying you!""No … That's not it …" Liana started mumbling incoherently as blood drained from her face. The gravity of her mistake finally dawned on her. She lied that she suffered from severe depression to keep Jasper by her side. However, it hadn't occurred to her that Jasper and his mother were the victims of severe depression. Worried that Liana might share his mother's fate, he tolerated her behavior and cruelly abandoned Alyssa, who had loved him deeply.She had never considered the fallout when her cover was blown. Not only did she manipulate Jasper, but she also humiliated his mother. Jasper would never forgive her."You manipulated my feelings with the condition that my m
Liana attracted stares from the hospital staff when she was dragged toward the entrance. Her ego was the last thing she cared about because she had nothing left to lose."Ouch!"Xavier and the bodyguard let go of her at the same time. She fell onto the ground in disgrace."Dude, do you have a napkin?" Xavier asked the bodyguard."Sorry, Xavier. I don't.""Ah, well. I'll ask the nurse for some alcohol swabs later. We'd better disinfect our hands after touching that filthy thing."Xavier spat in Liana's direction. Then, he headed back to the hospital with the bodyguard.Through sheer coincidence, two claps of thunder roared in the night sky. It started pouring a few seconds later.After going through consecutive setbacks, Liana sat blankly on the ground. She lost the energy to stand up in the rain. Her carefully styled hair for the birthday party was a mess. The makeup on her face was like a mix of spilled paint."Jasper, I am your savior. How could you do this to me, you hear
"I've asked Liana to leave. She will not bother me anymore." Jasper stared into Alyssa's unfeeling eyes and swallowed hard."Is that so? Congratulations, then. At least one good thing came out of tonight's debacle. You got rid of a trouble." Alyssa flashed him a sarcastic smile, like a proud and thorny rose. She continued, "I know you are an expert at wrapping up romantic relationships. I wonder if Ms. Gardner has received her 20 million dollars and a villa?"Jasper felt as though he was physically struck by the flash of purplish lightning outside the window. His shoulders were trembling, and his chest was numb from the pain.He was again reminded of the cruel scene where he threw the divorce papers at Alyssa. He stubbornly wanted to escape from the contract marriage without thinking about the hurt he had inflicted on her. His action almost destroyed her pride and ego.The tear-stained divorce paper remained tucked away in his headboard storage.He was afraid to picture Alyssa
After leaving the hospital, Alyssa was plagued by worries about Newton's health. She decided to reach out to Mandy later. As a family of doctors, the Lovelaces were known for their excellent medical expertise in the nation. Therefore, Alyssa would like their help to find a solution to Newton's chronic illness.On their way home, Silas scrolled through Twitter and read out the amusing negative comments about Liana he came across, keeping Alyssa entertained."Hahaha! I'm surprised at how adorable the annoying keyboard warriors seem today! I'd love to frame some of their comments!" Silas teared up from laughing at the myriad of creative hate comments.Alyssa looked out of the window with pursed lips. She felt a rush of frustration when she recalled the golden lapel pin on Jasper that night.She considered all her gifts for him as skeletons from her past—items she'd rather destroy than see with him."Rosaline and Curtis are in Cyrus' control now. Both are at the police station." Jon