Jameson tightly embraced Alyssa the moment she fainted. His eyes grew darker as he spiraled into madness.
Meanwhile, Jasper found himself lightly dusted with snow. He waited faithfully by the entrance, prepared to spend the night there.
Suddenly, the villaâs gates swung open. Jasper jolted with excitement, only to feel his heart sink as he witnessed a pale Jameson marching toward him.
He shot Jameson a tense look and curled his fists. He asked, âWhereâs Lyse?â
Jameson adjusted his glasses with a menacing grin, filled with the triumph of a victor.
He replied, âSheâll be spending the night at my place. She wonât be going home or watching the snow with you because sheâs resting now.
âIf you have any decency left and if you care about your image, you should leave immediately. I need to return to her.â
Jasper felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He retorted, âJameson, are you happy now? Youâre only with Alyssa because you played dirty!â
âSure. So what?â A greedy look flashed across Jamesonâs eyes. His behavior now was completely different from how it was when he was in front of Alyssa.
He gloated, âIâm willing to play dirty for the woman I love. Iâm not sorry for it.
âItâs better than some other guys who want to claim the moral high ground after breaking her heart-a scumbag who pretends to be deeply in love with her.â
âJameson Schmidt!â bellowed Jasper. The metallic taste in his throat grew thicker.
âFrom what I heard, you never spent any of your holidays with Lyse throughout your marriage, right?
âYou were with Ms. Gardner on Valentineâs Day in the first year of your marriage, Christmas Day in the second year, and of course, on Ms. Gardnerâs birthday,â taunted Jameson.
He added, âYou should spend this romantic night with Ms. Gardner. Youâre only humiliating Alyssa by knocking on her door.â
The color drained from Jasperâs face. He felt utterly crushed.
âAs your rival, Iâm only looking into your background because I care about Lyse. Iâll protect her and never make the same mistake,â claimed Jameson, a chilling glint in his eyes.
âGet lost. Youâre a despicable human being inside and out. You donât deserve to be with her.â
After Jameson walked away, silence descended upon the scene. Jasper remained frozen in the wintry weather. Suddenly, he bent forward, covering his mouth.
His eyes widened as he felt a damp and warm sensation on his palm. Thick blood began to drip onto the floor, mixing with the snow and staining it red.
is way When Jameson entered the villa, instead of checking on the unconscious Alyssa, he quietly made his to his study and reviewed the surveillance footage on his computer.
He sat leisurely in the leather chair, ready to watch Jasper leave in defeat. To his surprise, he witnessed something even more satisfying.
Jasper knelt on the snowy ground, breathing heavily and with his lips stained with blood.
That was blood. Was he coughing up blood?
âHahaha! Jasper Beckett, what a surprise!â Jameson laughed. Staring at the footage, he quickly called Carl.
âMr. Schmidt, what can I do for you?â
âLook into Jasper Beckettâs recent health condition. I need a detailed report on his illnesses, injuries, and hospital stays.â