Jasperâs heart sank. After multiple exchanges with Jameson, he gained a better understanding of Jamesonâs character than Alyssa.
Unlike Alyssa, he had no lingering sentiment for Jameson from. childhood. He knew Jameson was a vindictive man and a ruthless. one at that. In other words, Jameson was petty and extreme in his revenge.
âA relationship devoid of integrity is inherently meaningless,â Jonah expressed, showing his concern for Alyssa. âThe idea of you with Jameson filled me with worry because he has no principles and would do anything to get his way.
âWho knows if heâd do the same to you? Lyse, youâre my beloved sister. I cannot risk letting you date a problematic man.â
Alyssa teared up at Jonahâs genuine brotherly love for her. âJonah.
He gently stroked her hair and turned to address Jasper, âMr. Beckett, why didnât you tell me it was Jameson Schmidtâs doing when we were on Shelland Island? If you had done so, we could have found a way to exploit his weakness.â
With a long sigh, Jasper explained bitterly, âI might despise Jameson, but I cannot point a finger at him without solid evidence. Speculation remains just that-a speculation.â
His reply stirred up some inexplicable emotions in Jonah, who developed a newfound respect for Jasperâs morals. This was the reason he always believed Jasper was a better man than Jameson, despite Jamesonâs best efforts to win Alyssa over.
Jameson might appear gentlemanly and capable on the outside, but he was rotten and evil within.
Jasper might have his faults, but he do pincipicu.
âBesides, Jameson is an important friend of Alyssaâs,â Jasper added. without delving further.
Feeling pained, Alyssa wondered, âDid you keep your suspicions to yourself because you didnât want to upset me?â
âYeah,â Jasper admitted with a bashful smile. âI might be too much of a coward. I had planned to investigate him after leaving Shelland Island, but I nearly lost my life there. Itâs all my fault for being reckless.
He acted humbly in front of Alyssa despite his esteemed status as he was scared to upset her, which would be a waste of his previous efforts in winning her favor.
âYouâre a fool, Jasper,â Alyssa muttered.
Alyssa stared at her feet. Her eyes became misty, and her heart. ached. In retrospect, her arguments with Jasper over Jameson. seemed rather ridiculous.
Fortunately, Jasperâs love did not waver. Any other men would have. given up on her out of anger.
The private jet traveled back to Solana City on a smooth journey. In the silent cabin, Landon had fallen asleep due to fatigue.
Alyssa and Jasper sat side-by-side, leaning against each other. He pinched her soft and warm hand, feeling an electric charge passing through his body.
All of a sudden, he furrowed his brows as he noticed something odd with the joint of her pinky finger.
He asked, âLyse, whatâs wrong with your pinky finger? Was it injured She held her breath and quivered in his embrace. Confused by her response, he panicked, wondering, âWhatâs the problem, Lyse?â
Meanwhile, Alyssa contemplated if she should tell him the truth. She wondered if she should tell him that she was that woman who fought. off the enemies with him. Should she also let him know that she lost functionality in a finger because she had dragged his severely injured. body back to the barracks?