Chapter 1602

Xavier gaped at Jasper, who threw his manners out of the window and gobbled up the food like a

farm animal. For a moment, Jasper looked just like Landon.

"See, Mr. Beckett, Madam cares about you a lot. She prepared lunch for you because she knew

you'd skip meals when you are busy." Xavier couldn't hold back from boasting and groveling.

"You're lucky to have her as your wife!"

"Too bad she wasn't the one who delivered lunch to me." Jasper took a sip of water to help with his

digestion after wolfing down lunch. He appeared really hungry.

If Alyssa delivered lunch to him, he thought he might have a chance to satisfy his other desires. The

mere thought of it put a grin on his face.

"Madam had always delivered food to you in the past, including desserts. You were the one who

banned her from coming in,” Xavier taunted with a smirk.

Xavier's remark sent a stabbing pain through Jasper's chest—a lump formed in his throat.

At that time, Xavier's phone rang. Seeing that it was a call from Tsulu, he immediately answered it.

He listened for a while, and his face fell.

Turning to Jasper, he gasped, "Mr. Beckett, there is some bad news from the hospital in Tsulu! Three

of the residents, injured in the Schmidt Group's forced demolition, died in the hospital last night.”

"They died?" Frowning, Jasper looked doubtful. "I thought they were out of critical condition. Why

did three of them pass away without warning?"

"Since there are three deaths, the incident is now classified as a major public safety incident.

Whoever is in charge of the demolition might have to serve jail time in Tsulu,” Xavier analyzed.

Jasper's phone rang at that moment. It was a call from Alyssa. She informed him, "Jasper, the Tsulu

authority reported deaths from the forced demolition by the Schmidts.”

"Have you heard about it too?" The look in Jasper's eyes hardened. "It's too much of a coincidence

for the deaths to happen at this time."

Alyssa's tone grew serious. "The residents were fine and out of critical condition, but three of them

died mysteriously in the hospital. Someone must have secretly taken their lives.

"Jameson Schmidt is the only logical suspect because he's capable of secretly carrying out

operations in Tsulu. Besides, he has a motive of creating trouble for the Schmidt Group to destroy

Josh."

Jasper shared the same thoughts as Alyssa. After some contemplation, it became evident that Josh

was the primary casualty in the course of events. All Jameson needed to do was force Victor into a

corner. Left without a choice, Victor would then appoint the former as the heir of the Schmidt

Group.

"Doing so will deal a huge blow to the Schmidt Group. Is Jameson Schmidt willing to make such a

huge sacrifice?” Jasper questioned with a deep, inquisitive frown.

"Don't forget how he got rid of David and Daisy. Remember how he claimed to love me but acted

against Jonah and Miley? You can tell that Jameson is a selfish and insane man who'd do anything

for his own gain." She let out a heavy sigh.

Then, in a trembling voice, she added, "Jasper, I'm afraid there will be a coup in the Schmidt Group. I

cannot foresee what Jamiper would do to us once he's in power. We need to always be on our

guard and ready to fight at any time.”

Jasper's eyes sparkled passionately. He declared with affection, "Lyse, there's nothing to fear. I'll take

on the challenges as they come and protect you at all costs. I will not let anyone lay a finger on

you."

Xavier admired the love shared between the couple.