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?”

you lose feelings or interest in her one day, don’t be shy. Call

was lirm and steady. It didn’t

finding Landon amusing. “Thank you for the reminder. But I’m sure that will never come

couldn’t stand it anymore. He stood up and left

name once, it felt like they

sit through to

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left the table and the main venue,

“Jasper!”

he noticed a familiar ligure walking by in the

It was Alyssa.

mouth as il about to speak,

to turn and look at them. She grimaced just the slightest upon seeing this sight, then turned away as if

shoved Liana away, nearly making her fall on

you push me? How could you?” Liana

away the lipstick on his face. “You know

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Chapter 190

when she heard Jasper

kiss him first. How could

could you say that of me?” Liana’s eyes reddened

who made the first move, nor can I tolerate intimate

muttered, “I know

and childhood trauma, he always had a hard time being intimate with the opposite S**. Being able to communicate

been Alyssa who took

always known, but you seem to have wilfully forgotten about it since we started dating

this emotion he

mistake. Guilt flooded his being, yet he couldn’t tell what he

so helpless

Jasper!” Liana yelled, trying to lean into

bed and

thought marrying Liana was what he

why did it feel less like the truth the closer they got

fear and doubt

venue door suddenly opened, and

be drunk and didn’t follow

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