From the start, Alyssa sensed that Zoe had been following her, but she wasnât bothered by it Zoe, clutching her cumbersome dress, jogged up and blocked Alyssaâs way. âAre you deaf or what? I told you to stay!â
As Zoe was in a rush, she accidentally stumbled, which was hilarious to Alyssa.
Alyssa snapped, âAnd why should listen to you? Who do you think you are?â
Zoe scowled. âYou-
âSpit it out or leave. I donât have time for chit-chat,â Alyssa spoke with a smug grin and a frosty look in her eyes.
Zoe unknowingly quivered, intimidated by Alyssa. Somehow, she sensed that Alyssa was growing to resemble Jasper, even the looks of their eyes, like an old couple.
âIt appears you have nothing important to say. Well, get lost, then,â Alyssa remarked.
Just as Alyssa was about to leave, Zoe hissed, âYou canât possibly think Jasper is serious about you, right? Heâs just playing along because youâre a Taylor!â
Alyssa chuckled. âI know whether heâs playing along. If what you said was the truth, you would have watched as I made a joke out of myself. You wouldnât have confronted me shamelessly like you just did.â
Zoe, taken aback by Alyssaâs logic, was at a loss for words.
Alyssa leaned closer with a mocking smile. âBy the way, Ms. Zoe, the most pathetic people in the world are those who lie for personal gains but end up living in their delusions.â
Ashamed, Zoe trembled from head to toe. Her tricks appeared to not work on Alyssa because Alyssa and Jasper had talked through the misunderstanding. Still, she would not give up just yet.
Zoe gritted her teeth and flashed a malicious grin. âAlyssa Taylor, do you really believe in every word out of Jasperâs mouth? I thought you were smart, but you were just a fool who got played by sweet talk.â
Alyssa chuckled. âSave your effort. Do you think Iâd believe in you?â
âItâs up to you, but I have to tell you something.â Then, Zoe inched closer and whispered sarcastically into Alyssaâs ear, âYou saw the media taking photos of Jasper when he came to my hotel room. Have you ever wondered what happened when we were together?
âI just came out of the bath at that time, fully naked. He hugged me tightly. I recall his hot and heavy breath⦠Hahahaâ¦â
Anger flickered in Alyssaâs eyes. While she trusted Jasper, the mental image of him with Zoe was unbearable.
âHe rubbed his clammy palms on my waist. Maybe he enjoyed the feel of my smooth skin. Why else would he keep his hands on me?â Zoe covered her mouth and chuckled. âHaha! Just look at your face.
Jasper didnât tell you any of that, did he?
âOf course, heâd keep it a secret from you. Heâs just like any other man who prefers young women, even if he claims otherwise.â
âZoe Harper,â Alyssa warned, her expression cold.
âOh, are you upset? I thought you said you wouldnât believe in me. You have no choice but to trust me because Iâm telling the truth!â