The ballroom dance had ended by then. The spotlight shifted to the center of the hall as all attention turned to the Jesseltons. The Becketts and the Harpers nervously stared at Ezzo.
The Harpers hoped to resolve their current crisis by winning the project with the Jesseltons. Meanwhile, the Becketts wanted the project to boost their performance and as a middle finger to the Taylors after what Alyssa had done to them.
Among all the competitors, Winston appeared the most uninterested. He seemed more concerned by the whereabouts of his daughter. Where did Alyssa go? He wondered if she was snogging Jasper in a quiet corner and blushed at the indecent scenes that flashed across his mind.
He wasnât a narrow-minded old fart. Besides, Alyssa was once married to Jasper, and the two had cohabitated for quite a whi Solana City. It was a miracle she hadnât gotten pregnant by him. he would rather they pick a more suitable occasion for intimacy.
Soon, he realized that his obedient Tatiana was also nowhere to be seen. As he blankly scanned the surroundings, Alyssa and Jasper showed up before him.
âDad.â
âMr. Taylor.â
Winston couldnât help but grin. He was filled with pride at the sight of the loving couple. Jasper, whom he wasnât fond of in the past, appeared more pleasant to the eye now.
âYou cheeky child. Where did you go just now?â Winston grumbled and was gripped by worry when he noticed her pale face. âWhatâs BONUS muny: nil you reemy JION: LOL Donum un nen LUNC you to u hospital.â
Looking serious, she shook her head. âIâm fine.â
âWhereâs Jonah? I called him, too. Why isnât he around?â
âHe has something to deal with. Heâll join us soon,â she replied flatly.
With a frown, Winston interrogated, âHow about Taty? I havenât seen. her for a while.â
The look in Jasperâs eyes hardened as he clenched his jaw. At the same time, Alyssa cast a hostile look at Victor..
âHahaha! Winston, it must have slipped your mind. Wasnât Taty chatting enthusiastically with David at the start of the ball? I bet those young people find a business event boring. They must be chatting away in some corner right now,â Victor remarked with a smile. âI have known Taty since she was a kid.
Sheâs the most quiet among all your kids. Iâm surprised she has a lot to talk to David. I think theyâre very interested in each other and compatible!â
Alyssa snickered at the remark, causing the air to freeze. Victorâs soured, but he forced a smile out of consideration for his friends with the Taylors. âLyse, you seem to be in a bad mood. Did someon upset you?â
âMr. Schmidt, Taty isnât interested in your crippled son. Are you too senile to tell?â Alyssa squinted dangerously.
The smile froze on Victorâs face, and his irritation flared at the brash young lady. Perhaps Alyssa was spoilt rotten by Winston or too full of herself after she was pursued by both Jasper and Jameson, fueling her self-importance and her haughty attitude.
âLyse, watch your attitude! That was rude,â Winston quietly chided his daughter, puzzled by her unexplained hostility toward the Schmidts.
âHey, Winston, itâs fine. Donât say that to your child. Iâll feel bad as her godfather,â Victor expressed his magnanimity.
Not only that, he showed his gratitude. âHad it not been for Lyseâs help, David wouldnât have stood a chance to recover. Sheâs our benefactor, so please be nice to her.â