Axelâs remark cut deep with its harsh and caustic tone. No one else in the Taylor family, apart from Alyssa and Axel, would speak in such a bold manner.
The b*dyguards couldnât contain their laughter, adding to Jamesonâs embarrassment.
Jasper arched his brow as he observed Jamesonâs calm expression. crumble. He would be lying if he said that he wasnât relishing this moment.
âIâm just here to visit Lyse. Axel, why the verbal attacks?â Jameson wondered out loud, his chest heaving with rage.
âFine. But why did you threaten the guards with my dadâs name?â Axel confronted him with disdain.
âHeâs not your dad, and youâre not a child. Donât you feel embarrassed to threaten to tell on the guards?â
Jasper stood in stunned silence.
Meanwhile, Jameson wore a scowl, his frozen smile betraying his discomfort.
However, he quickly rebounded from the humiliation, thanks to his years of hardship in Kontina.
Composing himself, he pleaded, âAxel, Iâm just worried after getting the news about Lyse. I just want to check on her.â
âOur family has kept a lid on the news. Iâm surprised you were able to get your hands on it. I guess youâve been keeping a close eye on our family,â Axel jeered with narrowed eyes.
âLyse is resting now. The doctor prescribed bed rest and warned against stress. She canât see you right now. Please leave.â
Jameson looked aggrieved. âBut Axel-â
âOne more thing. Even if Winston comes here, you wonât be allowed to visit Lyse. Stop wasting your time and energy.â
Then, Axel shot a smile at Jasper, saying, âJasper, letâs go.â
Jasper was slightly taken aback by how Axel had warmly addressed him by his first name. An uneasy feeling gripped him.
âWhat are you standing there for? Come!â Axel slapped Jasper hard on the back.
âSure, Axel,â Jasper replied flatly.
Axel lifted a brow in amusement. He enjoyed the feeling more than he had expected. He liked addressing Jasper on a first-name basis.
On the other hand, Jameson paled and looked stung. He had no idea what had happened in the past few days or what Jasper had done to receive the approval of a man as difficult as Axel Whitaker.
Suddenly, Axel halted in his tracks and added, âJameson, you know that you canât force a relationship.
Some things will never belong to you, no matter how much effort you put into getting them.
âBesides, you have a lovely lady by your side. I believe sheâs your type, or else you wouldnât have kept her. Am I right?â
Jameson held his breath and rolled his fists as his heart pounded. Consumed by rage, he glowered at Axel and Jasper until they were out of sight.
Carl stammered, âM-Mr. Schmidtâ¦â
He was intimidated by Jamesonâs angry look. Sweating, he asked