Even as Zoeâs grandfather, Cornelius admitted that Alyssa was a fine. young lady with wits and guts. If only Landon had considered dating. Alyssa, Cornelius would have considered giving his blessing.
âDad, Lyla, Jonah, timeâs running out. Iâll go change.â With that, Alyssa coolly waved at her family and left the seat with Neil.
âLyse, be careful!â Lyla called out to her worriedly.
Alyssa turned around and briefly gestured âokayâ at her.
âFine. Since she canât sit still even for a minute, she can join the race,â Winston grumbled.
He was worried for Alyssa but refused to openly display his emotions. At the same time, Jasperâs passionate gaze followed Alyssa until she vanished from sight.
âSurprised, arenât you? You probably didnât know Lyse is good at horse. riding.â Jameson approached him with a smile, causing him to frown.
The two good-looking stood side-by-side like something out of a painting. One wouldnât have known that they were archenemies.
âLyse is Godâs gift to me,â Jasper declared. âSince sheâs a gift, she always has surprises in store for me.â
âPfft. Quit it. Just admit that you donât know her well enough. Why would you cover it up and protect your ego by wording it nicely?â
Jasperâs chest tightened as he rolled his fist.
Jameson added, âI spent my childhood with Lyse. After all we went through, we knew each other better than youâll ever know her. Youâre wrong to think that sheâs yours just because sheâs moved by your Jameson lowered his voice and snickered. âDreams are just dreams. Youâll suffer when reality hits.â
âHave you truly understood Lyse, Jameson?â Jasperâs voice grew hoarse. His eyes were an abyss.
âHave you shown her the other side. of you the version of you that sent Inigo Montoye to assassinate Jonah on Shelland Island?â
âJasper Beckett, do not provoke me.â Despite smiling, Jameson reeked of danger. âIâll make you burn in hell.
Jasper carried an imposing air as he snickered. âIâd like to see what would happen if I provoked a beast like you. I look forward to knowing.
Zoe swigged three glasses of champagne, but that did not help with her anger. Standing alone in the corridor outside the lounge, she started smoking when no one was around. From the way she smoked, one could tell she was a long-term smoker.
âAw, look at what Alyssa has done to our poor Zoe. Sheâs bullied your into smoking and drinking away the sadness!â Cackling, Betty approached Zoe, lifting her bulky dress while walking.
âIâll never get bullied by Alyssa. I just canât be bothered,â Zoe replied. with a squint as she furiously took a drag.
Betty was already tired of Zoeâs self-aggrandizing manner and didnât. bother to counter. Instead, she got a cigarette from Zoe and started smoking.
Zoe seethed with greed, âNo matter what game that bitch is playing, Jasper is mine and mine only. I will be the one and only Mrs. Beckett!â