Jasper, who had given Zoe icy stares just moments ago, immediately warmed up at the sight of Alyssa.
Zoe had known Jasper for years. He treated her kindly when they were younger but always devoid of passion. His reaction to Alyssa proved that Alyssa was special to him.
Green with envy, Zoe watched as Jasper approached the lady of his dreams and the love of his life.
Naturally, Alyssa noticed Jasper walking toward her. His towering height made him hard to overlook, drawing attention along the way.
Jonah whispered into her ear, âLyse, heâs coming.â Usually stern, he seemed to be teasing her at that moment.
âWhy pay him any attention? Just pretend heâs not there.â Alyssa pouted, though her heart raced. âIâve made him promise not to interact. with me at the event, as I donât want trouble.
âHe promised to listen to me, but heâs not keeping his w âshe cursed. stening?
Filthy liar? Jonah had to stifle a laugh. It appeared the coupl preferred expressing their affection through banter.
Meanwhile, Winston and Lyla stepped foot on the red carpet, a arm, under the astonished gaze of the public.
Lyla was dressed in a similar cornflower blue outfit that Alyssa ha arranged for her. The outfit, a prim and proper power suit, was tailored to Lylaâs fit. A chiffon-layered fascinator obscured her face, adding an otherworldly charm.
âMy God, isnât that Winston Taylor? He might have aged, but observe behind.â
âHe must have been a super hot guy 30 years ago, maybe even better looking than Jasper Beckett.
Besides, his genes are so powerful-his children are his carbon copies.â
âIndeedâ¦â
âLyla Nelson is so lovely. Iâm mesmerized!â
âThereâs a reason she beat Sophia Kirkman to be the queen of TS Network back in the day!â
âWhat a pity! You youngsters have no idea how popular Lyla Nelson was. If it werenât for that incident, she wouldnât have retired and given up opportunities to Sophia Kirkman. Sophia Kirkman owes her career success to Lyla!â
The onlookers nodded in agreement. Lyla, having overheard the conversations, embarrassedly clung to Winstonâs arm.
He teased her softly, giving her a boost of courage, âYou have nothin to be afraid of when youâre beside me. Look, theyâre all praising you Besides that, no one would dare to gossip about my wife. Theyâll only get into trouble.â
Lyla choked up as she gazed into the eyes of her husband. She muttered, âI-Iâm just worried Iâd embarrass you, Jonah, and Lyse.â
Holding his breath, Winston held her hand. âThatâs nonsense. Donât overthink. In fact, I feel that youâre too good for me.â
Lyla stared at her feet and shook her head. She was fully aware that sheâd never be Winstonâs only love or claim his full attention. Despite that, she did not feel bitter about marrying him. Without Winston, she wouldnât have survived until today.