After Jasper was discharged from the hospital, he worked hard for three full days to clear the backlog of work that had piled up. Given his unstable health condition, he relied on supplements and Alyssaâs prescribed medications to keep himself going.
Apart from that, Xavier would apply the external creams and ointments daily onto Jasperâs wounds.
With all the effort, Jasper hoped he would recover soon. Otherwise, he wouldnât be able to offer Alyssa any protection with his ailing body.
âMr. Beckett, itâs time to take your medication, Xavier announced as he brought the pills and a bottle of water on a tray. Jasper was in the midst of approving some documents and responded, âIâm busy now.
Later.â
âUm, if you donât take your medications on time, Iâll report it to Madam,â Xavier declared. âShe reached out to me that day and reminded me to make sure you take your medications on time. Iâll need to report any issues to her right away. Sheâll be upset to learn that youâre not listening.â
Hearing that, Jasper instantly put aside his pen and took his medications. Xavier nodded, feeling satisfied and tickled.
Xavier couldnât help but reflect on what might have been if Jasper had heeded Alyssaâs advice during their marriage. They might have already built a family with children by now. The emotionless bachelor still had a long way to go in his pursuit of Alyssa.
*Did you keep an eye on Madam, like I asked you to?â Jasper questioned. He frowned at the bitterness of the pills that had spread in his mouth. He opened a drawer, unwrapped a piece of chocolate, and ate it.
The pack of chocolate was among the snacks Alyssa had left behind at Seaview Manor. When he had come across it, he had cherished it in his office drawer like a hidden treasure. In moments of stress or low spirits, heâd seek comfort by indulging in a plece. Oh, how pathetic was that!
âI did. I heard that Mr. Taylorâs third wife, Lyla Nelson, is about to have her birthday party. Madam seems preoccupied with organizing the event at the hotel.â
âIs Lyla Nelson the former celebrity?â Jasper inquired.
âYes! She was my momâs Idoll When I was young, our family watched her shows every day. My mom even tried to replicate Lylaâs outfits from the show.
âItâs a shame that Lyla retired from the industry so early. It even left my mom feeling depressed for a while. After all, Lyla Nelson was an icon to many!â Xavier explained with a mix of excitement and regret.
ONUS âWhy did she suddenly retire?â Jasper asked absent-mindedly.
âAccording to my mom, Lyla was accused of using illegal drugs and got blacklisted in the industry. It was a major scandal at the time, and it nearly destroyed Lylaâs reputation. 1 âMr. Taylor did try to clear her name, but the damage was already done, and her popularity tanked. She might as well leave the industry.
Gosh, you have to give it to Mr. Taylor! Heâs quite the charmer, always getting what he wants. Women couldnât resist his help when they were at their lowest,â Xavier remarked, stealing a quick glance at Jasperâs reaction.
Indeed, Jasper tensed up after sensing the loaded meaning in Xavierâs words. That was not the end of it. Xavier added, âI hope you donât mind my bluntness. Your ex-father-in-law sure knows how to handle women.
âJust look at him, living peacefully with multiple wives. Why couldnât you keep Madam satisfied? Would you like to meet up with him for some pointers?â
Jasper hissed with a sullen face, âAre you serious? Do you want me to seek advice from Winston Taylor on how to win back his daughter? Whatâs wrong with you?â