Chapter 552

Xavier shivered and stammered, "Uh, well, Mr. Beckett, I am worried for you! There has barely been any progress in your relationship with Madam. Who knows if I'll ever live to the day when you get back together!

"You said you risked your life to save her, but her attitude hasn't changed. She hasn't visited you except for her daily check-in calls to me. I feel sorry for you."

Xavier recalled that Alyssa had always prepared a feast whenever she learned Jasper would come home. Then, she'd wait for him by the door. She had given all her heart to him.

But now, all she offered were icy glances that sent shivers through onlookers. Some things, once lost, were impossible to regain.

"That's fine," Jasper said and sighed. He rubbed his fist on his knee. "I will not give up on pursuing her, no matter how she treats me."

There was a knock on the door. A female secretary announced, "Mr. Beckett, Mr. Harper is here to see you."

"Let him in."

Then, Landon smilingly entered, humming a tune with