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Chapter 970

Author: Ginger Sue
People were more interested in useless celebrity gossip than actual news in this era.

Suddenly, a reporter bravely shoved a microphone in Sophia's face and confronted her, asking, "Mrs. Beckett, have you abused your maids like what Ms. Alyssa said? Was Nina Carle a subject of your abuse?"

Sophia was astonished that the media she invited to the funeral had turned against her.

Jasper held Alyssa's hand tight. He complimented her. "Lyse, you're awesome. You're way better than me. I can never be as good as you …"

Staring at her, he smiled bitterly. "I feel like I'm out of your league now."

Then, he tenderly whispered, "You had pursued me in the last 13 years. From now on, I will be the one to do the pursuing."

Touched by his words, she wrapped her fingers against his.

The other reporters flocked to question Sophia and Betty. The two women, sweating profusely, argued, "No, that's not the truth! You shouldn't listen to Alyssa Taylor's nonsense!"

"Madam Sophia, you cannot get out
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