Alyssa’s hand froze midair. Her eyes reflected astonishment.

Even though Alyssa was irked by Aidan’s taunts, she appeared more emotionally composed than before, possibly due to being in love. She calmed down soon enough.

However, Jasper was the one who couldn’t take it. He took her hand and pulled her into a tight hug.

Holding her shoulder, he addressed Aidan sternly, “Is that your family rule? I thought it was arrogance and conceitedness.”

Aidan furrowed his brows. “What did you say?”

“Am I wrong?” Jasper cast an intimidating look at him. “I don’t care about the relationship between your family and hers. Lyse is a sensible and wellmannered woman. She wouldn’t slight you if you didn’t do it to her in the first place.

“You were rude to her just now. It’s clear that you’re the problem here. Mr. Lovelace, you’re a senior to Lyse and a respectable man, but I’m appalled by your behavior.”

Alyssa lifted her gaze to stare at Jasper through tears. She fought the urge to give him a kiss there and then in front of everyone.

up from the couch and glared at

time just as the tension was about to get out of hand. Mandy followed closely

Tatiana, and Sean joined the scene after learning that the Lovelaces had stepped foot in Heightsnew Villa, as they feared any potential altercation. It was so rare to see a Lovelace at the Taylors’

two feuding families. However, Alyssa’s heart had leaped

leave,” whispered Julien

younger brother. The next moment, a resounding slap echoed in the living

in front of everyone. The sound rang throughout the area. He spat,

Julien. He insisted on arguing and shaming Julien

on you. You’ve humiliated Grandpa and Dad. As your brother, I’ll need to teach you a lesson by giving you a taste of your

slapped by Aidan. Although she was the one who called Aidan to get Julien, she hadn’t expected Aidan to be so unruly as

The moment she decided to choose Winston over the Lovelace family despite their protests, she was no longer a

clenched his fist

and confidence were

Why would you slap him in front of others? That’s not how a

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