Chapter 491

After offering some health advice to Newton, Alyssa left the room. Jasper wasted no time and quickly caught up to her. He said curtly, “I’ll send you home.”

Alyssa had held back from lashing out at Jasper in front of Newton. Now, she finally exploded and

jumped back while pointing a finger at his face.

She yelled, “Naw!”

Jasper was a little confused by the sound she made.

She pursed her lips awkwardly. It appeared she had accidentally uttered “no” with an accent, but the meaning was clear.

“I don’t need your help. I’m an adult who knows my way home!”

“It’s late at night. I’ll see you home,” insisted Jasper, who took a step forward.

Alyssa’s anger flared as she recalled how Jasper had pulled her into a hug earlier.

She seethed and dusted her shoulders, confronting him, “I didn’t lash out at you not because I condoned your behavior. I did it for Grandpa’s sake. Don’t take a mile when I give you an inch!

that crosses my path. Come any closer, and I’ll give you a

thought she sounded authoritative, but Jasper thought

me know if Simon becomes a bother.

Taylors and Lynches. You should stay out of it

business!”

She was reminded of how Jasper had humiliated Simon in front

Becketts to

second thought, Jasper’s actions were likely driven by his own interests. Alyssa had noticed

hiring Simon for a role within the Beckett

their legal counsel, he would become a valuable asset

disadvantage.

prompted a smirk from

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approach her, he was stopped by a stern voice

“Jasper!”

turned around to see Javier shuffling up to him. Javier

need to have a talk with

I’ll send Ms. Alyssa home,” replied Jasper coolly without giving in.

your help. She’s already left!”

spun around, flabbergasted.

woman was nowhere

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