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!

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

but Jasper

Simon becomes a bother. I’ll

the Taylors and Lynches. You should stay out of it and mind

business!”

words carried a tinge of bitterness. She was reminded of how Jasper had humiliated Simon

the Becketts to defend

actions were likely driven by his own interests. Alyssa had noticed

for a role within

as their legal counsel, he would become a valuable asset to Javier’s team,

disadvantage.

prompted a smirk from her.

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Jasper was about to approach her, he was stopped by a stern

“Jasper!”

brows and turned around to see Javier shuffling up to him. Javier ordered, “Come to the

have a talk

send Ms. Alyssa home,” replied

need your help. She’s already left!”

spun around, flabbergasted.

was nowhere to be seen.

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