At the end of the quiet corridor, the soft moonlight cast a glow on a pair of striking figures.
âOuch! It hurts. It hurts so badâ¦
âIâm sorry, Lyse. Iâll be gentler.â
Alyssaâs small frame was leaning against the wall. Her fair and soft skin glistened under the moonlight.
The fluttering of her long eyelashes and how she looked biting her scarlet lips made her look extraordinarily lovely.
In front of her, Jasper was kneeling on one knee.
He removed her burgundy-colored heels and gripped her thin ankle with one hand. With the other hand, he held the tip of her toes while he massaged her foot carefully.
âYou are really annoying. Why did you have to dance so fast? I sprained my ankle only because I was trying to keep up with your steps. Canât you just be more considerate of me?â Alyssa pouted and complained coquettishly.
âItâs my fault, Lyse. You can hit me however you want when we get home if that helps you vent your frustration. Or⦠you can hit me now, too.â
Jasper felt extremely sorry and didnât quite know what to do. He poked his chest with his finger and suggested, âYou can punch me here as hard as you want.â
Alyssa curled her fingers inward and lifted her fist, then she lowered it back down. âI wonât hit you. Your chest muscles are like steel. My hand would hurt from punching you.â
Jasper looked up at her and turned his lips into a slight smile. He knew that she couldnât bear to hit him.
His massage technique was quite good. Alyssaâs ankle was slightly painful before, but she now felt the pain in her ankle dissipate. In fact, it started to feel more comfortable.
Jasper had his head lowered as he stared at her foot. His Adamâs apple could be seen rolling slowly.
What sort of an angel was she?
Even the skin on her feet was silky smooth, and every one of her toes was round and cute. He liked them so much that he didnât want to let 1.
âLyse, you have beautiful feet.â
âWow⦠Youâre such a pervert. Which normal man stares at a womanâs feet like that?â
Alyssaâs cheeks turned red. She curled her toes into his palm. Admit it, Jasper. You are a jerk!â
âHow will a man win over a wife if heâs too honest? Does it still hurt?â
Narrowing her eyes, Alyssa answered, âMy personal masseur is quite skillful. I think heâs atoned for his mistake.â
Jasper put Alyssaâs heels back on for her.
The moment he stood back up, he placed his left arm by the side of her head and clasped her waist suddenly with his right hand.
He pressed his lips against hers impatiently and kissed her. passionately.
He had been wanting to kiss her. All that holding back had made his blood boil as it rushed throughout his body.
In her shyness, Alyssaâs eyelashes trembled. She wrapped her arms around the back of his neck and responded to his affection and passion without holding back.
Their lips parted, and their tongues intertwined.
Each time they shared a kiss, they always felt like they wanted all of the other person. Yet, it was still not enough.
Alyssa pulled back from Jasper, catching her breath. He tilted her chin up and his moist lips caught up with hers once again. It was clear that he wanted to continue.
âHmm⦠Why donât we hold back on the announcement tonight?â
Jasper froze. In a slightly nervous voice, he asked, âWhatâs wrong, Lyse?â
âDonât think too much into it. I just feel there is no need for us to go. high profile at tonightâs occasion.â
Alyssa pursed her lips. She lifted her hand to fix his bow tie.
âEarlier, when Zeke expressed his interest in me, Winston turned him down directly. Winston then announced about me having a fiancé.
âThese would have already been quite embarrassing for them. Itâs like we were overshadowing them.
âMoreover, I know that Winston was looking at you quietly. There could have been no other fiancé other than you.â
Those words made Jasperâs heart pound.
âSo, you donât have to rush it. Plus, everyone already knows that you are mine. It is enough as long as we share the same heart and as long as I understand you.â
Alyssa rose onto the ball of her foot and gave him a light peck on his mp3.
âThe announcement is not important. Whatâs important to me are your actions. I am happy as long as we live happily. I donât care about the superficial things.â
âWhat are you thinking of this time, Lyse?â Jasper probed in a thick, hoarse voice.
âNothing.â
âAre you worried that my announcement will provoke the Jesseltons again and consequently affect the partnership between Winston and Jesselton Incorporated?â
Back then, Jasper couldnât see through her. But now, he knew her all too well.
She was being avaricious. She was putting on her business mindset.
Alyssaâs gaze darkened. âIâd be stupid not to earn money. The racecourse hotel is a first in the country.
This is a project that can reel in big profits.
âIf the Taylor family acquires this project, it will be a firm foundation. for our venture into Solana City.
When the time comes, KS Group can. then take the opportunity to take over Schmidt Groupâs market share in Solana City.
âFollow that with some pressure, and they will become exhausted and eventually lose the power to fight back.â
Alyssa already had a plan in mind. Through gritted teeth, she continued, âBy that time, Schmidt Group will no longer have an equal standing with the Beckett Group in Solana City. I am confident there will be a day when we can take the Schmidt Group down!â