Alyssa slowly narrowed her eyes at Jasper with a look that could cut through steel. He appeared a bit

flustered under her intense scrutiny.

She didn’t mince words as she remarked, “That’s disgustingly corny, even if you think it isn’t.”

He stammered, “I just… want to be closer to you.”

Perplexed by her sudden anger, he realized he was utterly clueless when it came to comforting women.

As a company president known for his decisiveness in business and eloquence at global summits, he

now felt utterly helpless before the woman he loved.

“Please, don’t call me Lyse, like how you called her ‘Lia.’ It only makes you associate me with her, and

that’s a grave insult.”

She fixed a piercing look on him.

In response, he pursed his lips, feeling his throat catch.

had never truly lessened. She remained as hurt

their past, she would latch

had she considered forgiving him. In other words,

their relationship if she

Liana or anyone else. I

and opened the door. “Don’t read too much into this. I allowed you

well. You’ll never leave Rose’s studio today

to trouble Rose.”

he stared at

was pressed for time.

work on Lyla’s

hair clip from the table. Tossing her hair coolly,

into a bun.

tender gaze remained fixed on her, and his fingers moved unconsciously. He had an irresistible urge

dark, and luscious

then, Alyssa always

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