David was furious, âAre you saying I gave him a chance to humiliate me?â
The secretary immediately explained, âNo, no, no! Iâm just ticked off on your behalf! Youâre the one Mr.
Victor picked for Alyssa, after all!â
âI donât require you to be angry on my behalf. I need you to find a solution for me!â David snapped. He was visibly agitated as his eyes reddened, and his hands started to tremble.
Seeing this, the secretary hurriedly brought another glass of whiskey, which David promptly downed.
His composure gradually returned, and his hands stopped shaking.
He looked all aristocratic in public. But who would have thought he relied on strong liquor to handle his emotions?
âHe made e you uncomfortable. You should return the favor. At least, donât let him enjoy his date with Alyssa so smoothly,â the secretary whispered.
Davidâs eyes lit up. After a pause, he motioned for the secretary to come closer. âIâve got an idea. Get on it right away.â
Jasper couldnât reach Alyssaâs phone, and Jonah couldnât provide her whereabouts, leaving him in distress. Due to excessive anxiety, he even developed tinnitus, with his heart beating irregularly.
âMr. Beckett, thereâs an important event for Mr. Javier. Youâre to attend it right away. Since youâve recovered, making a public appearance is crucial,â Xavier emphasized.
Jasper remained silent as he stared blankly at his dark phone screen. âMr. Beckett, you can fall in love, but donât let it mess with your head.â
Xavier sighed, âI get that you worry about Ms. Alyssa, but sheâs an adult and can take care of herself.
What could happen? This isnât like you, You should prioritize your career.â
Jasper frowned, âDo you think itâs wrong for me to care about her?â
Xavier cleared his throat and said, âItâs not that I âRemember how I used to be? I was a workaholic, always focused on my job. I had a wife, but I didnât care. I thought work was everything, and losing my status felt like losing everything.â
Jasper slowly closed his eyes, his long lashes trembling sadly. âLater, when I lost Alyssa, I understood.
Status meant nothing compared to losing Alyssa âMr. Beckett, how can you say that? You used to tell me that you willingly stood in the cold heights because you knew that without power, you wouldnât be able to protect those around you. Your pursuit of success was also for accountability to your mother!â Xavier persuaded anxiously.
Jasperâs gaze slightly narrowed. Thinking of his motherâs tragic death, a wave of heartache overwhelmed him, making him feel suffocated.
âBesides, you have to juggle both. Youâre too focused on pleasing Ms. Alyssa and have neglected your career. What if you end up worse off than Ms. Alyssa in the future?â
Xavier smirked. âYou want to be a kept man? Being one doesnât let you hold your head high.â
Jasper squinted his eyes as a hint of restlessness surged in his chest. Xavierâs words were harsh, but they were not without truth.
âGet the car. Weâre leaving now.â