The skies started to turn dark.

Alyssa's dark hair was covered in a layer of snow.

As she stood alone at the foot of the majestic mountain, she looked tiny, fragile, and desolate.

"Ms. Alyssa, it's snowing.

Heavy snowfall is forecasted tonight." Elias walked to Alyssa's side.

Noticing the redness on her face due to the cold and the dull look in her eyes, he had a moment of realization.

He couldn't help but fee) a wave of sadness within him.

"It's getting late.

I suppose something came up for Mr. Beckett, and he's unable to make it." "Why didn't he inform me if that is the case?" Alyssa mumbled in a low voice as she gazed toward the darkness.

She choked back on her tears so softly that her grievance couldn't really be heard through her voice.

Elias slapped himself on his forehead.

"Ah, perhaps you didn't manage to receive Mr. Beckett's message? The reception at the foot of the mountain isn't quite stable.

You might have missed it.

Would you like to come to my office? You'll have coverage there." "Even if something came up...

How could he stand me up?" Alyssa's eyes were reddened.

The cloud of mist she exhaled, and the moistness in her eyes blurred her vision.

"How could he do that? We've agreed to meet..." "It's just a hike.

can't make it

on the hike another time." Elias chuckled

to console

weather isn't

good

be much better if you and Mr. Beckett reschedule for another day when the weather

It's really cold.

up and head

came across Alyssa's face in the next

deep breath, then began stepping toward the

with you if you really want to hike up the mountain!" Elias shouted from behind as he was worried for

fine!" Alyssa looked

gleam in her eyes was as bright as the snow on a winter's

I'm Mountain Goddess!" Sadly, she could no longer seek refuge in Mountain

up, but she would

their promise on her

hours later, Jasper arrived in Skydon City on his private

to the location

a presidential suite at a five-star

stepped into

the only other

the couch in the living

had over

he burned with anger for some

not hide the piercing glare

strong and independent woman, but he was just so tempted to

why

one need not have any

"Mr.

quick." Sheryl placed her tea cup down and rose

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