Alyssa could see how Jameson slowly lowered his head into his arms, only revealing his bright eyes.
Those eyes conveyed a lonely emotion, as if he were some wounded animal. Alyssa recalled how Jameson had this very same look in his eyes 15 years ago when Victor punished him by making him stand outside in the pouring rain.
âFuck me. When did he arrive here? There wasnât a sound at all. What is he? A ghost?â Cyrus shivered. chills shooting up his spine.
Jonah glanced at Jameson, then turned back to Alyssa. âDid he follow you over to the Becketts place?â
Alyssa hummed in acknowledgment.
Just then, Jamesonâs car engine revved up. It swiftly U-turned back the way he came, disappearing into the night.
âHuh? Is he leaving just like that?â Cyrus frowned. âWhy are all the people who try to court you so strange.
Lyse? From jackass-of-the-year to stalker supreme. How could we not be worried about your safety when youâre out alone now, Lyse?â
âLetâs get to the point here.â Alyssa didnât want to talk about Jameson any longer. She said solemnly, What did you find out about Ronald, Cyrus? Is he still keeping quiet?â
Cyrus sighed in exasperation. âIâm afraid I need more time. That bastardâs more loyal than we thought.
He really is so devoted to Sophia that youâd think they were married.â
âIâve actually anticipated that he wouldnât give up so easily. Heâs already gone and killed for Sophia, after all.â Alyssa crossed her arms around her chest. Her face was as cold as ice.
âThatâs why I want you to interrogate him according to my instructions. It will weaken his resolve and allow us to deal the killing blow right when heâs vulnerable. Weâll make his love for Sophia crumble for good,â she said.
âWhat do you want us to do, Lyse? Weâll do as you say!â Cyrus eagerly rubbed his hands together, determined to make Sophia and Ronald pay.
âRonaldâs testimonial for Sophiaâs crime wonât be enough.â Alyssa balled her hands into fists, snarling, Sophiaâs hurt Lyla so much and even made her lose her pride. Iâm going to make sure she gets punished a millionfold!â
âLyse, Cyrus, I think thereâs more to uncover about Ronald and Sophiaâs relationship.â Jonahâs eyes were filled with cold reason as he continued, âSophia mustâve told Ronald to attack Lyla on a whim.
âIf one call from her could make him take action without hesitation, it goes to show just how close theyâve remained for all these years. She likely had him take care of all her dirty deeds for her, too.â
âRight? Maybe Sophia has had children with him, too. What a cuck Javier Beckett must be!â Cyrus sneered.
Alyssa treated the statement as a joke, yet couldnât help but wonder if the truth really was what Cyrus suggested. If that truly was the case, then Sophia could be ruined for life!
But would someone so proud and as vain as Sophia, who treasured her title as Mrs. Beckett, really get together with a destitute and lowly supporting actor like Ronald?
âHmph. If they really did have children, I hope itâs Betty. That way, Ms. Alyssa can finally get her revenge on that evil duo, and they can leave the Beckett family for good!â Sean gritted out.
Alyssa thought about some things before asking gently, âJonah, has Axel contacted you lately? Does he know when Julien will be here in the city?â
âAxel did call. He said heâs still planning things out with the Lovelace family. Heâll try to have Julien come over ASAP,â Jonah said.
He then patted his sisterâs shoulder, saying, âDonât worry. Iâm still around. Iâll get you whatever you need, even if it means walking through the fires of hell.â
âIâm here too! Iâll help you!â Cyrus raised his hand excitedly.
âYou have me as well, Ms. Alyssa.â Sean shot her a warm smile.
Alyssa felt touched. She leaned into Jonahâs shoulder, suddenly feeling much more at ease than before.