Chapter 473

Jasper inhaled sharply. That hit Zoe where it hurt.

"Tyler might be from Yoarkley, but he understood the importance of respecting one's mentor. He's my mentee, and he'll never betray our trust for short-term gains," Alyssa said with a smirk.

She then added, "So, Ms. Harper, you made a mistake from the beginning. One shouldn't have underestimated the noble character of a gentleman with one's questionable values."

It was a clear insult directed at Zoe.

Jasper wore a grin on his lips despite looking calm. Landon's lips drooped as his face looked clouded, losing his composure.

He had braced himself for Alyssa's straightforwardness but hadn't expected it to sting so deeply.

"Alyssa Taylor! You're a sly, devious bitch!" Zoe was seeing red. She pointed a finger at Alyssa, which only highlighted her farcical behavior.

"Y-You acted like you didn't know I met with Tyler. You knew Betty would give Ada Kingsley that necklace, but you said nothing until the charity auction. Was that to hum