Chapter 714

Chapter 714

Upon hearing Landon’s words, Jasper choked on his water in surprise.

He let out a muffled cough and retorted, “Landon Harper, are you thinking straight? Lyse can give

you al checkup, you know. You shouldn't be wasting Lauren's time.”

Alyssa crossed her legs on the couch and stared disdainfully at the cheesy Landon. She quipped,

"So, you're a chef now after retiring from your playboy days? Well, it's pretty impressive for you to

turn over al

new leaf.”

“Ahem. This will be my first time cooking tonight. I'm kind of nervous,” Landon confessed. In his 28

years, he had never set foot in the Harper Residence’s kitchen, let alone tried his hand at cooking.

“Landon, don't push yourself too hard,” Lauren chimed in with concern while gently tugging at his

sleeve.

Alyssa cast Landon a look of disdain and agreed, “Right. You shouldn't drag Lauren into the mess

you're

about to make.”

Jasper pressed his lips and added, “Remember, if the stove catches fire, the first thing to do is cover

it

with a pan, not douse it with water

“I-I got it,” Lauren replied as she raised her hand. She blinked obediently at Jasper.

Landon was annoyed. “I'm a college graduate, for fuck’s sake! Can you two lovebirds stop treating

me like

an idiot?"

Alyssa bristled at Landon’s “lovebirds” remark, but before she could respond, Landon hurriedly left

the

room with Lauren in his arms.

After the new couple left, silence returned to the room. This time, it was a mix of awkwardness,

flirtation,

and bitterness.

Jasper, having been advised against contact with water due to his injury, hadn't had a proper bath

since

the incident and reeked a little.

Thanks to his good looks, he remained an eye candy despite his disheveled appearance.

To break the silence, Alyssa cleared her throat and flatly said, “Let's have a serious talk since no

one's

around.”

"How about getting into some serious action?” he suggested in a hoarse voice and looked at her

suggestively. He had violated her with the desire in his eyes without making any physical advances.

+15 BONUS

“Hah. Jasper Beckett, remember that your life is in my hands now. You'd better behave. I was the

one who stitched your head, and I can undo it too,” she seethed. Her cheeks were burning in

shame.

1. You

He squinted and stopped teasing him. Then, he began, “Lyse, I know what you'll discuss with m want

to look into the identity of that man who attacked Madam Lyla, and you want to learn his motives.

Am I right?”

Her eyes brightened. She nodded. “Yeah.”

“Lyse, I'll take care of this for you. When I'm discharged...”

“I can't wait. Don't you know how badly Lyla has been affected by the incident?” she cut him off

coldly and cracked her fingers. “I had to put my investigation on hold because of your surgery.

Otherwise, I would have tracked down that man and taught him a lesson.”

Jasper looked at her with a tender smile, his expression unchanged.