Chapter 183

Shock rage, and disappointment flooded Jasper’s chest. She had lied to him all this time!

The birthday celebration continued into the night, laughter and chatter filling the venue. Halfway through, Alyssa decided to go to the washroom to powder us.

As she went to the washroom, she recalled all the schemes and tricks Liana and Sophia had tried to use against her. It was all so childish, che realized, scoffing at the thought. How foolish.

She had already guessed how they planned to take her down, which was unfortunate for them. Of all the things those women should have considered when plotting against her, they failed to include the most important factor of them all–Newton’s fatherly affection for her.

Love and affection were something their schemes could never break through.

It would have been inappropriate if they had only given Newton the chair, as it undoubtedly belonged to Jonah and “his family.” That was why she presented the carving she had long prepared to Newton.

up watching Uncle Don do stone carving. In that sense, Herman Fowler could be said to be

the building were long and complex. Alyssa quickly lost

a plump, furry kitten ran across the corridor in front of

Kitty! Where are you going?” Alyssa cried excitedly, then chased after the

cobblestoned floor.

shrieked and

strong arms wrapped around her, pulling her back to safety. Whoever it was had a steady figure, instantly making her feel safe and

cat from earlier mewed at them

to recover, not daring to look back at the man who had

could feel the cold sweat on her back, slightly touching his solid

his heart

go already.” Alyssa gritted out, trying

then slowly let go of her waist. “You think I wanted

post glaring coldly at Jasper. “I’d

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