Chapter 193

The wall stall were busying about in the kitchen when a simply–clad maid slipped into the room. Betty had gotten through to her, so she W4s prepared to do her dirty work for her.

the bed away from the cameras and took out the vials Betty had given her before adding them to two champagne glasses. She then topped it off with champagne.

One for Mr Tanah Taylor and the other for Mr. Landon Harper. Do you understand? You have to make sure he drinks It.”

That was the instruction Belly had given her.

uld be the maid’s golden licket to being rich. She was determined not to mess up.

Hight after she finished topping the drinks, the urge to go to the restroom hit her like a pillow to the face. She quickly ran off, leaving the glasses unattended

Just then, a woman in a white cotton dress snuck into the kitchen. She was the Beckett family’s fourth child, Lauren Beckelt.

like eyes peered carefully at her surroundings, ensuring no one was around before she chugged down one of the glasses of

Unbeknownst to anyone else in her family, Lauren had a drinking problem. She often snuck into the cellar and kitchen in the wee hours of The morning to drink her fill. Right now, that bad habit was making itself known once again.

“Mmm Delicious! She burped slightly and smacked her lips.

d the glass and left the scene before anyone could catch her.

Alyssa never showed up in front of Newton again after Winston’s arrival.

Jasper found himself with no appetite whatsoever, even as countless delicious dishes were served as the evening went on. He kept alancing around the venue, his eyes brooding and sad.

“A toast to your health, Mr. Taylor!” Landon cried, raising his glass. “You’re truly blessed to be married to a woman such as Alice White! I hope you appreciate her and love her with all your heart. She deserves it.”

Jonah smiled and clinked his glass with Landon’s. “Oh, I won’t. I’ll treat her like a queen every single day of my life.”

Landon cleared his throat, then gave the man his name card. “This is my card, and there’s my phone number. A pleasure to be an

acquaintance, Mr. Taylor.”

Jonah raised an eyebrow. “I know who you are, Mr. Harper. We can skip the pleasantries.”

“Oh, but I’m sure there’s something you don’t know about me. I’m interested in Alice, too,” Landon said without an ounce of holding back.

Jasper’s hand around his wine glass tightened.

Jonah seemed unperturbed. “Oh?”

fish, Mr. Harper. Alice has a long list of admirers. If you lose feelings or interest in her one day, don’t be shy. Call me,

lirm and steady. It didn’t

amusing. “Thank you for the reminder. But I’m sure that

anymore. He stood

his name once, it felt like they were throwing sarcastic jabs at

through to the

1/2

left the table and the main venue, someone smashed into his

“Jasper!”

then, he noticed a familiar ligure walking by in the

It was Alyssa.

his mouth as il about to speak, but then Liana forcefully kissed

just so happened to turn and look at them. She grimaced just the slightest upon

He immediately shoved Liana away, nearly making her fall

Why did you push me? How

his face. “You know I despise being forced against

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Chapter 190

heard Jasper

the initiative to kiss him

How could you say that of me?” Liana’s

the first move, nor can I tolerate intimate

know I’ve always

a hard time being intimate with the opposite S**.

If it hadn’t been Alyssa who took him away from her,

you’ve always known, but you seem to have

was this emotion

had made a grave mistake. Guilt flooded his being, yet he couldn’t tell

so

trying to lean into

bed and have children together one

had thought marrying Liana was

did it feel less like the truth the closer

and doubt plagued him

door suddenly opened, and Jonah walked out

thought he might be drunk and didn’t follow

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