It was midnight. Jasper sat by the window in his study room, pouring himself a glass of red wine.
The glass he was using at the moment was one of the presents Alyssa had given him.
It was a pair of Baroque-style crystal wine glasses. The clear clinking of these glasses indicated their top-
notch craftsmanship and exquisite quality.
As he sipped the wine, he couldnât help but wonder if when she had gifted him these glasses, she had thought of spending a lifetime together with him.
Jasper frowned. The wine in his mouth suddenly tasted even more bitter than a bitter gourd.
Right at that moment, a knock sounded at his door. Xavier entered the room with several documents.
âMr. Beckett, Iâve completed the investigation on Abigail, just as you instructed. Rest assured, I even found information on where her ancestors are buried! Absolutely no oversight!â Xavier declared confidently.
Previously, Jasper hadnât left a good impression on Alyssa because of Xavier. This time, he was particularly diligent in gathering information, hoping to make up for his mistake.
âAlright, Scan a copy of it and send it to the president of the Taylor Group.â
In the illumination of the light, Jasper held a magnificent glass in his hand, twirling it around with great fascination.
Xavier was momentarily stunned. âHuh? Do I send it to Mr. Jonah?â
As Jasper shot him a frosty glare, he immediately laughed sheepishly. âAh, itâs Madam Alice.â
âSend it via email,â ordered Jasper, then he added after a pause, âSend it anonymously.â
âHuh? Why, though?â Xavier blurted out without pausing to reconsider his words.
Jasper pursed his lips. âIâm worried that she might simply delete it without looking at it if she sees the sender is from the Beckett Group.
Xavier wondered if it was really necessary to be this discreet.
Jasperâs phone buzzed on the coffee table. He picked it up and saw that it was a video call from Landon.
Jasper was puzzled as he answered the call. âWhat are you up to now?â
On the screen, Landonâs face was as pale as a sheet. He lay on a white bed with a blue and white wall âJasper⦠I think Iâm about to dieâ¦â
âMy condolences.â Jasper didnât even bat an eye.
âJasper your sister, Lauren⦠is she lethal?â
With a needle inserted in it, Landon waved his left hand at his size, he was curled up into Jasper. Desi a ball due to the intense pain he was experiencing.
Landon explained further, saying, âToday, she gave me a blueberry cake, and I ate the whole thing.
When I arrived home, I began vomiting and experiencing diarrhea immediately.
âI nearly vomited my guts out. I had to call an ambulance to take me to the hospital! The doctor said I had food poisoning from eating spoiled food.
âDamn it! I knew it tasted off from the first bite. It was so sour. And nowâ¦. Fuck! The pain is back!â
Xavier, who had been listening, turned around and burst into silent laughter, tears streaming down his face.
For those aware of Landonâs situation, it was clear that he had an upset stomach. For those unaware, it seemed like he was about to give birth.
Jasper pursed his lips, trying to contain his laughter. âThen why did you finish it when you knew something was off from the start?â
âLauren made it for me herself. How could I be so heartless to reject her kindness? Ugh! Itâs so painfulâ¦â
Landon continued to whine.
Indeed, even a tough guy couldnât endure a bout of diarrhea! 1