Alyssaâs eyelashes cast a shadow under the light as she lowered her head.
Back then, she thought Jameson was genuinely concerned for her father. Now, she felt he had ulterior motives.
He was willing to murder her sister and brother-in-law. Her father was nothing, but another body count to him..
Jameson was a vicious man all along.
He desired her so badly. However, he was unwilling to mess with her before getting her and fulfilling his desire.
âMy dad is fine. He is as vigorous as a tiger.â
A cold smile hung on Alyssaâs face. He doesnât say no to food, though. His stomach isnât the strongest and often gives him problems. He probably had a craving, ate something he shouldnât, and had a stomachache. You donât need to worry about it. Go home.â
âReally? But I saw how terrible Uncle Winston looked. His head was hurting badly. It looked serious. It seemed like a cerebral ischemic stroke or something like thatâ¦â
âJameson, are you cursing my father?â Alyssa interrupted lowly.
A sharp glint appeared in her gorgeous eyes as she asked, âOr did you. look into the Taylor family or something?â
âLyse, I didnât. Youâve misunderstood.â
Jameson saw how annoyed she was. He panicked so much that his eyes reddened. He went to her and grabbed her arm. âIâm just worried for Uncle Winston. I only wanted to see you!â
As if she was stung by a scorpionâs tail, Alyssa swatted him away. She staggered backward in anger, creating distance from the man.
âBut I donât want to see you.â
âLyse, what is up with you?â
Jamesonâs pale lips trembled slightly. His anxiety was ripping him apart internally. He wanted to inch closer to her again, but he stopped as she stared him down, wary and distant.
âWhat happened? Can you tell me? I beg you, please, tell me. Donât be like that with me.â
Jameson appeared so innocent.
The innocence in Jamesonâs eyes felt real.
âSince you want to know, then let me ask you.â
Alyssa took a deep breath. She gritted her teeth and enunciated each word coldly. âYou know Inigo, donât you? Iâm sure he is one of your lackeys?â
âInigo? Who is he?â Jameson looked at her furious face. He was clueless.
However, his shoulders hiding under his suit were as tight as a fully drawn bow.
He thought he hid it well enough. Even if Alyssa were meticulous. enough to figure out he had once advanced in Kontina and liaised closely with the arms dealers in Tsulu, she wouldnât get to the bottom.
of it.
She couldnât capture Inigo, so she had no proof to confirm it was his doing.
However, he never expected her to question him directly. He âYour business in Kontina is booming and covers a wide range of services. You have close relationships with high-ranking officials and high-profile individuals in Tsulu. You even have allies in the army. Inigo is a Lieutenant-Colonel of the Royal Army Ground Forces and was in Kontina in the early years. Do you really not know him?â Alyssa crossed her arms and observed him. She was doubtful.
Even her disdainful expression held such beauty for him that it captivated and enchanted him completely.
âLyse, I do have some network in Kontina, but you villainized me too much. Iâm not as powerful as you paint me to be.â
Jameson was like an ant on a hot pan. His eyes were red. âBut, if that Inigo guy is causing you trouble and hurting you, I will do what it takes to remove him from the face of the earth.â
Alyssa heard his genuine speech and scoffed. âOf course, you would want to remove Inigo. You, of all people, would want him dead.
âYou will not rest in peace if he was left free on the street. ticking time bomb. Youâre unsure when he will expose you secrets to the world.â
âLyse⦠H-How can you think of me this way?â