Chapter 196

Chapter 196

Newton's face was bone white as he quivered just the slightest. “What is this, Alice? What is going or

He found it and to change the way he addressed her.

“How is this possible layer's ego

stomach these claims.

the shame such news would bring if it were leaked to the public, nor to

Javier said, “We have the state's best security here. They would have found the culprit by now! Every

“You can choose not to believe me, but the truth will come out eventually. Our doctors are very effici

She continued, “You said it yourself—

you have the best security guarding this house tonight, with only family and friends attending the ce

Javier looked like he had eaten a cockroach.

Meanwhile, Liana hid behind him, and the other Beckells were absolutely terrified.

Liana tried to calm hersell. She told herself that everything would be alright. After all, she hadn't don

had laced the drinks.

Belly’s heart was pounding and leaping into her throat. They had planned to have her drug Jonah wr

Did Liana not do as agreed then?

Did Liana really capsize the boat and leave Betty to drown?

Belly couldn't help but curse at Liana inwardly. “This bitch! This lying, cheating whore!”

“Ms. Alyssa, that's a bit of a serious accusation, isn't it?” Sophia quickly piped up. “Our families have I

would we want to harm Mr. Jonah?”

“Be quiet, you! This is not the place for you to speak!” Newton barked out fiercely.

Alyssa gazed steadily at Sophia as she replied, “Maybe it wasn't my brother the culprit was coming a

Instantly, Jasper turned to glance at Sophia and Betty.

From the start of the night, he had thought it strange how Winston and Jonah Taylor had shown up

hadn't been invited.

Then he recalled how Sophia had gone on and on about his relationship with Alyssa in front of Wins

It felt as though this had all been planned out, as opposed to being a coincidence.

"After I finished the performance, a kitchen servant told me Jonah was feeling unwell and asked me t

“To protect me, Jonah even cut himself

with porcelain. That was the only reason the culprit's evil scheme did not go as planned! Someone z

to get at me.”

Winston was outraged. “You'd better give some closure to this nonsense

tonight, Javier Beckett, or don't blame me for what I will do in

retaliation!”

“There must be a misunderstanding, Mr. Taylor,” Javier cried worriedly. 1

Winston scowled. “Enough excuses! My son and daughter have been set up in some evil plot while u

Javier's face was beet red. “That's too difficult a request to get done, Mr. Taylor.”

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“Un, I don't think so. Your children aren't the ones getting drugged tonight, so don't talk to me abot

Javier gritted his teeth, overwhelmed with anger.

Seeing

her father stand up for her and Jonah made Alyssa feel unbelievably warm inside. Her father was a p

Liana’s dress

had been soaked through with sweat by now, while Betty was getting more fearful by the second. Sh

"Where are you going. Ms. Betty?” someone called out from the other end of the hallway.

Betty nearly screamed with fright. She turned to see who it was.

Landon was slowly walking toward

them, his eyes bristling with rage. In his arms was a girl who had fallen sound asleep.

When Betty saw who it was, hatred and jealousy clouded her gaze red. 1

Lauren Beckett was in Landon'’s arms!