Axel placed his hand in his pockets in a callous manner. Cocking his head, he asked, "Is Lyse here?"

Rosie examined him. "Are you a friend of Madam's?"

"No."

A realization set in. Rosie widened her eyes and stared at him vigilantly, “You're not an admirer, are you? Are you Mr. Beckett's love rival?" Rosie was acquainted with most of Alyssa'’s visitors to the villa, especially men. As Axel was a stranger to her, she did not trust him at all.

"Pfft." Smirking, he arched a brow playfully. “If I were her admirer, Jasper wouldn't have stood a chance! He would've been out of the game ages ago!"

What a wild, arrogant man!

to snap at Axel when she heard Jasper's worried tone.

found Axel at

Axel was one of Alyssa's brothers. She couldn't help but feel sorry for Jasper, whom she had raised with all her

sick? I'll get

worried. "No,

Axel's chest tightened. He approached Jasper

behind Alyssa's fever. He led Axel to

out to Alyssa, "Lyse? Lyse, it's Axel. How are you feeling?

to her visitor, she opened her parched lips and

at the helpless Axel. He growled, "Lyse is calling for

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