Chapter 1659

Jaspers languid tone pained Landon. "Jasper, stop sounding so defeated. Chin up, won't you?

Sometimes, when I struggle to face the boomers in top leadership as the company president, I

mimic what you do.

"You're my role model, and you need to act like one. Who else am I going to learn from?"

To Landon, who lost his father young, Jasper was more than a true friend; he was also an older

brother who contributed significantly to Landon's growth.

Jasper managed a smile, his frosty expression softening. Still, Landon's remark failed to lighten up

his mood.

Right after Jasper ended the call, everyone else's phones buzzed with notifications in unison.

Sean, who had been out dealing with work matters on Alyssa and Jonah's behalf, hurried back

frantically. "Mr. Jonah, I have bad news!"

As the words rolled off his tongue, he turned white and froze on the spot upon noticing the other

family members present.

Alyssa, Jasper, and the others had checked the push notifications on their respective phones. The

title read, "Shocker! KS Group President Caught in Gay Love Affair: Shocking Photo Proof Inside!"

The next title read, "KS Group President Spotted in Late-Night Rendezvous with Lover!"

Another news article wrote, "Confirmed Gay: Scandalous Snaps Exposed! KS Group President's

Steamy Photos Leaked!"

Alyssa's mind went blank as a shiver ran down her spine. Blood frozen, she tapped into the article

with trembling fingers. Photos of Jonah and Julien kissing and hugging in the car were released.

Such snaps wouldn't have caused a stir if it happened between a man and woman. Unfortunately, it

was a romance between two men, which became a shocking crisis.

The article was written in the most sensational and racy way to provoke the imagination of the

readers. Jasper, Silas, Cyrus, and the other family members fell into a heavy silence when they read

the news.

Even Julien, the subject of the scandal, had no words. His already pale face turned a whiter shade, as

his ears rang from the shock. Only Jonah stood still like a mountain with a calm and determined

look in his eyes.

Julien, struggling to breathe, peered at his love through tears. He mouthed at Jonah, "Sorry."

He thought, "Jonah, I'm sorry..."

Steeped in guilt, he regretted letting his emotions get the better of him, prompting him to look for

Jonah on that fateful night. He regretted confessing his love for Jonah.

Just as he was grappling with all the emotions, Mandy stormed up to him, snapping, "Are you happy

now?"

She fixed a penetrating, resentful gaze on Julien's face. "You've finally gotten what you wanted.

You've ruined your lover because of your selfishness. What a noble and touching love. Are you

happy and satisfied now?"

"Aunt Mandy, I..." Julien's gaze lost its spark as he grappled for a response. Mandy lifted her hand to

slap him in the face.

The resounding slap echoed in the corridor, but it landed on Jonah's cheek, not Julien's.