Chapter 55

Jasper recalled the disappointment and resentment in Alice’s eyes as if they were sworn enemies. He suddenly felt empty inside, like he had lost someone important.

Rosie followed Jasper into the study looking upset, not long after.

“Mr. Jasper, Ms. Gardner is here. You should go greet her.”

“I’m not going.”

His answer took Rosie aback. Had he finally grown a backbone? It was so inspiring to see a fool turn over a new leaf.

“I know why she’s here.” Jasper slumped down on the chair. He stared ahead blankly and continued, “Tell her that she shouldn’t even bother if it’s about Dylan. The Gardner family must be in a mess right now. She should go back and spend more time with her parents. I’ll meet her in a few days after things have settled down.”

“What if she insists on staying?” Rosie asked.

“Then, let her be.” Jasper sighed deeply and rubbed his forehead. He kept thinking of the phrase “Good for nothing.” He was infuriated by Alice’s description of him as such. She had never relied on him. How would she know if he was useless?

smiled gleefully and nodded, giving him a

seemed that Mrs. Rosie genuinely disliked Liana. She was so happy to send her

looked at Liana coldly, and said, “Mr. Jasper said he would not

she spoke, she was about to barge in. But she was no match for Rosie, who was quite well–built. Rosie

dare you push me? I’m Jasper’s fiancée, the future Mrs. Beckett! How can you be so rude to me? I’ll tell Jasper you bullied me and get him to fire you!” Liana sat on the ground in a rage

about that in the future. I’ll never acknowledge you even if Mr. Jasper married you. Even if they’re separated now, I’ll only recognize Ms. Alice as the rightful lady of this house.

turned red

I’ll even thank you if you can make him fire me. I’ve wanted

a

wished Jasper could’ve seen the vicious look on Liana’s face. It was not the sweet and harmless Liana he knew

to help me! You can’t just turn a blind eye!”

of movie screens, the ex–girlfriend kneeling outside the door, pleading for another chance. After some time without any

You have to help

Mr. Beckett Senior. They won’t be

wait here

“It will rain soon. I have to bring in the clothes. You can keep screaming if you

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