Tatianaâs breaths became ragged, her cheeks deepening in color. She held Seanâs hand silently, both blushing in embarrassment but not letting go.
When Alyssa gathered herself, she told Jasper, âMrs. Rosie can no longer work at Seaview Manor after what happened today. If you and Mrs. Rosie donât mind, Iâd like her to work at Heightsnew Villa in Belbanks.
âIf she prefers retirement, I will buy her a place in Belbanks so she could retire comfortably. I will be worried for her if she stays in Solana City. Sophia and Betty might give her trouble as payback.â
âLyse, my sentiments exactly,â he replied, looking content. âIâd prefer Mrs. Rosie to leave Solana City temporarily and return only after Iâve taught Sophia a lesson. But I do not mind if Mrs. Rosie settles down in Belbanks. That sounds good as well.â
âIâm just concerned she wonât want to leave because sheâll miss you, she teased, squinting at him.
Bright-eyed, Jasper rubbed her fingers and responded, âShe wo miss me. She once said anywhere is home when Iâm around her that doesnât happen, sheâll at least need her Madam to be with âI-Iâm no longer her Madam!â Blushing, Alyssa panicked and turned he face away, ignoring him.
He chuckled and caressed her head. Axel could not stand watching the lovey-dovey couple and sneaked out of the lounge to smoke.
At that moment, Jasper received a call. He checked the caller ID, and his eyes gleamed. âLyse, I need to answer the call. Iâll be back soon.â
She watched as he left the lounge, and her chest tightened.
Outside the lounge, Jasper picked up the call. Landon asked, âJasper, the arrangements are in place.
When do we make our move?â
âLetâs leave in my private jet this evening,â replied Jasper with a serious look.
âJust use my jet! Donât worry about the fuel costs!â Landon graciously offered. âYou get the best because youâre Laurenâs brother!â
âYour jet is an older model. Itâs too slow,â Jasper explained flatly.
Disheartened, Landon grumbled, âDamn it! You always make me look bad.â Then, he questioned, âHave you told Lyse about it?â
Jasper shut his eyes, clenched his fists, and took a deep breath. âI canât tell her. I know her well. She is a righteous person who will do anything it takes to take revenge with her own hands.
âIf she learns that Iâm searching for Jeffrey Snyder, she will definitely want to come with me, and I wonât be able to stop her. Bringing her to Tsulu would be reckless. Itâs dangerous there.â
Landon sighed, âYouâre the epitome of doting on your spouse.â Then, he added, âIâm the same.â
Jasper teased him, âDonât go blowing your own trumpet.â
Once they took down the enemy, Jasper hoped his best friend could find happiness with his dear sister.
At the same time, he yearned for a fresh start with Alyssa.
After the call, Jasper smoked by the window instead of returning to the lounge. He stood there, trying to organize his thoughts.
Suddenly, he heard gentle footsteps approaching him from behind.