Alyssa smiled lightly, her eyes narrowing into crescent moons as she shot Jasper an amused look."Why does she look so familiar?" someone from the crowd asked."Oh! She's that chick who got caught sleeping with E-News Daily's CEO on a live stream!""Damn, she's still showing her face around here? If I were her, I'd change my name, get plastic surgery, and never return.""What the heck is she doing here? Hasn't she caused enough trouble?"Abigail took a deep, shaky breath to calm her nerves. "My name is Abigail Grant, and I was an employee from E-News Daily. "I'm here tonight so I can help administer some justice to those who were wrongly accused. Think of this as penance for my own crimes. "I am truly sorry to Ms. Alyssa Taylor of KS World Hotel. I was greedy and agreed to do what I should never have done. "I should never have persuaded her staff to steal the company's confidential information about Ms. Ada Kingsley's wedding, nor should I have sold it to the public media, u
The auction ended on a high note with this turn of events. Not only had MINT broken the record for raising the most charity funds in a single night, but the reporters were covering every detail as if it were the birthdays of all the A-list celebrities in the world combined. When Javier heard the news, he instantly sent his secretary and lawyer to escort Sophia and Betty home. They were huddled together, still frightened by what had happened."I represent the Beckett Group as their legal advisor. If you do not have solid proof of your accusations about Ms. Betty stealing confidential information, Ms. Grant, I will see you in court for defamation," the lawyer said boldly.Abigail got scared at the thought of being sued, but she was even more terrified of dying. Currently, the man who held her life in his hands was gazing directly at her, leaving her with no chance to reconsider. She shuddered and promptly retorted, "O-Of course I have proof! Don't assume I'm intimidated by you ar
"Hold on, Ms. Alyssa!"The crowd of reporters swarmed around her, encircling her and bombarding her with microphones and cameras as if she had won some prestigious award. Though they meant no harm, it was still challenging to make her way through the throng. "Ms. Alexa, do you plan to take action against Betty Beckett for stealing your company's confidential information? Do you plan to sue her?""Betty Beckett's actions have led Ms. Ada Kingsley to terminate her contract with you. Will KS World Hotel take it up with the Beckett Group for this incident?""Ms. Ada Kingsley has made it clear that she intends to terminate her contract with Berenike Hotel. Will you resume the contract and work with her once again?"Alyssa had had a long day. She no longer had much strength. In fact, her gastritis was starting to act up again.She winced, tears beading on her forehead as her stomach churned. Yet, she remained calm and composed on the outside."I—"However, before she could finish
Alyssa was in so much pain that she could only roll her eyes internally.How childish and lacking in creativity were these media people? Why, when it came to a man and a woman being together, did their first assumption always jump to them being in a relationship? What about just being friends?"I'm one of Ms. Alyssa's many admirers," Jameson said gently, his eyes locked onto Alyssa as if she were the sole reason for his existence. "And I'm currently courting her."Alyssa's eyes widened in shock as the reporters erupted into gasps and exclamations. Attending this event turned out to be an absolute win for them tonight, as they were bombarded with breaking news one after another. It was enough to guarantee them a three-month commission!Suddenly, someone barged in from the side, yanking Alyssa away from Jameson and swiftly removing her from the scene."Let me go, Jasper!" Alyssa yelped, too weak to struggle. "You—bastard! Thug!"But Jasper ignored her protests. He was entirel
Jasper flinched violently.They used to be husband and wife. Why had it come to this?The blade didn't need to pierce his heart for it to be riddled with pain."Landon was the last person to see this blade's end. He learned his lesson, however." Alyssa tilted her head, a sharp glint in her eyes. "I'm sure someone as intelligent as you wouldn't need me to shove this between your ribs for you to know better, no?""What does he have that I don't?" Jasper asked hoarsely.Alyssa was caught by surprise. "What?""What does Jameson have that I don't?" Jasper asked again, slowly walking closer to her even as the pressure of the blade's tip began increasing. It was as if he didn't care about his own life anymore."Stay away, Jasper!" Alyssa cried, taking meek steps backward, though her blade never left Jasper's chest. "Do you really think I won't hurt you?""Why would you be with him? Is it … Is it all just to get revenge on me?" Jasper's voice trembled, oblivious to the pain cause
All that could be heard in the room was Alyssa's soft breathing as Jameson remained by her side like a silent protector.As she turned in her sleep and a soft whimper escaped her lips, Jameson swallowed hard, feeling a rush of heat surge through his veins.Women had always thrown themselves at him all these years, whether in Cyrris or Kontina, regardless of their social stature. The more they did this, the more boring and disgusting Jameson found them.Only Alyssa could make him feel anything these days.He would do anything in the world to enable her to continue triumphing and carving her path in this city.Jameson slowly raised his hand to touch Alyssa's cheek.Just then, his secretary messaged him."Mr. Jameson, Ms. Alyssa's family are here for her. They're right outside."Jameson took off his glasses and went to open the ward door. Jonah, Silas, and Sean stood outside like rigid guards, ready to pounce on anyone who dared antagonize Alyssa.Jameson instantly explained, "Ly
When Alyssa woke up the next day, she was stunned to find herself at home in Belbanks."Did I teleport in my sleep?" She cried, pinching her own face.She felt the pinch. She wasn't dreaming. She really was home!"If you can teleport, then I'm psychic," Colene teased, walking into the room with Mandy. They were thrilled to see Alyssa well and awake. "How's your stomach now, dear?"Mandy sat down beside her bed, cupping her cheek. "You've lost weight! Have you been overworking yourself?"Colene cried, eyes red with unshed tears, "You should just stay home and never set foot in that godawful city, Lyse! "Why throw yourself to the sharks like this when you can enjoy all the finest things in the world? We're all at your beck and call here! "Heck, if you want to try alligator meat, I'd skin my Bobo and make sashimi of him for you!"Alyssa giggled. "I'm no picky eater, Colene, but raw reptile is a bit out of my league.""You know how Colene can be when she's trying to express her
"I'm perfectly fine, Lyla," Alyssa said as she hugged her third stepmother affectionately."Well, alright then. I'll prepare some snacks for you two." Lyla then left the study, but not before making a bullhorn gesture with her hands to show Alyssa that Winston was currently furious. Alyssa responded with a reassuring "okay" sign and a playful wink.Neil also left the study, giving them some privacy."I heard everything you said to Lyla earlier, Dad." Alyssa sat down beside her father, hand wrapping around his shoulders. She continued, "You're underestimating me. I wouldn't be charging my way through the city if I didn't have the guts or ability for it. Most players there are like fledglings compared to someone as resilient as a phoenix, like me.""Even so, I hate to see those featherless pigeons pecking at you so relentlessly." Winston shook his head and added, "Why did you have to get on their bad side? I've been so worried about you all this while. I'm old, Alyssa. I shou