Chapter 626

Pinching Alyssa's chin between his fingers, Jasper leaned forward and kissed her aggressively. His tongue forced its way into her mouth and passionately tangoed with hers.

…

Landon and Xavier were trapped in a seemingly endless wait on the first floor. Xavier paced nervously, casting occasional glances at the second floor.

Meanwhile, Landon sat on the couch with a grim expression and stared down at the surveillance footage that played on his phone. He replayed the scene where Zoe had bullied Lauren a couple of times. His anger grew with each replay.

"Mr. Harper, what are you watching? You look serious," Xavier wondered and went up to Landon.

Landon shot him a death glare and waved him away, saying, "Go away. I don't air my dirty laundry."

Stunned by Landon's anger, Xavier retreated right away. Landon went back to watching the footage.

His heart ached at Lauren's reflex reaction—she had curled up into a ball and wrapped her arms around her head when Zoe had approached her.

Wai