What a bastard!
âJasper, my chest hurtsâ¦â Liana hurriedly went up to him and rested her head against his shoulder as she grumbled. âSince youâre here, why donât we go shopping? Youâve never shopped with me. Look at Mr. Harper going shopping with Ms. Whiteâ¦â
Jasper followed Alyssaâs figure with his eyes.
âFine.â
Alyssa shuffled away, looking upset. Her exâhusbandâs sudden appearance was a buzzkill that ruined her good mood.
âHey,â she suddenly called out. Landon answered with a twinkle in his eye, âIâm here.â
âIâm in a bad mood. Why donât you share a few more jokes?â
Landon was speechless at her request. âWell, I can certainly do that. If youâre looking to cheer up, I can gather a few people and have fun at ACE tonight.â
âItâs fine. I donât drink with guys I donât know.â She shot him a cold look. âBy the way, arenât you worried that Jasper might unfriend you if we keep hanging out?â
âF***. You guys are divorced. Even if itâs not official yet, itâs almost certain. I didnât steal his girl or loot a burning house. What is he angry for? An oversensitive jackass.â Landon snorted.
At the same time, Alyssa was attracted by a shimmery blue diamond necklace in a store display window. Before she knew it, she had wandered into the store. Landon followed along.
âCan I have a look at this necklace?â
âMadam, you have great taste indeed! This necklace is a limitedâedition item from our brand designerâs summer lineââStarry Oceanâ! There are only five of its type in the nation.â
The store employee enthusiastically introduced the background of the product while removing it from the display.
As an expert in jewelry, Alyssa could tell that the shade of the blue diamond was rather ordinary. It was neither vivid blue nor deep blue. Still, she admired its skillful cut and design concept. The designer must be a soulful talent. Thanks to the brand effect, the necklace had a sevenâfigure price tag âDo you like it?â Landon bent his left knee and stretched his right leg while sitting on a stool He rested his chin on his hand and smiled at her flirtatiously.
The employees marveled at their outrageously good looks. It was a pleasant view to behold!
âMhm,â she muttered softly while admiring the necklace.
âTry it on.â He gestured with his chin.
âWow! Thatâs a lovely necklace! I love it so much!â Lianaâs shrill voice cut through the air, causing Alyssa and Landon to frown. Alyssa turned around and watched as Liana approached her while holding Jasperâs hand.
The employees gaped at Jasperâs presence. His perfectly chiseled and smooth features were a work of art. Unfortunately, the woman he came with was nowhere as attractive and wellâdressed as Alyssa.
âTsk, why is she haunting us?â Landon grumbled in a low voice.
Jasperâs eyes fell on Alyssa.
âJasper, I love this necklace so much. Itâs so pretty. Can you buy it for me?â Liana pouted and swayed Jasperâs arms like a child asking for candy.
Landon rubbed the goosebumps on his arms.
www.
Jasperâs pupils contracted. He pursed his lips. In the past, he would quietly buy anything Liana fancied without her asking and deliver it to her.
However, the sight of the blue diamond necklace reminded him of the humiliating auction and the Crimson Heart that would forever be locked away.
The smile on her face froze amid his hesitation.
âMiss, hereâs my card.â Landon quickly handed the employee a black card and beamed at Alyssa.
Please wrap the necklace nicely. Itâs my gift to this young lady.â
Alyssa glowered at Landon. Before she could stop him, she saw Jasper handing his black card to the employee.
Take my card. Iâm buying the necklace.â Jasper cast a deep glance at Alyssa.