Restore scroll position Chapter 45“By the way, how's Lyse doing in Solana City? She was ruthless in taking out the Gardner Group. But “Liam and Axel won't return, so you two must protect herat all times, understood?” Winston said plainly, but there was a caring look in his eyes.“Yes, Dad.”“Don’t worry, Dad. I'll kill whoever dares to bully Lyse!”“Killing isn't necessary, but you can make them wish they were dead,” Winston said. Then, he sipped After dinner, Winston and Jonah left the table first. When Silas was about toleave, he realized his brother had left his phone on the table. Right then, it started vibrating, and he screen. Silas was tipsy.He scanned his surroundings and coughed softly before answering the phone. “Isanything the matter, Mr. Beckett?”“I'm looking for Alice,” said Jasper. His tone made Silas angry."What's your problem, Jasper? Who gave you the right to make Alice answer your call?”Jasper fell silent for a moment beforeasking, “Are you Jonah?” Silas thought Jasper had realized something. Yet, hestill said, “Mr. Beckett, if you're drunk, you can call your fiancée to keep you entertained. I don’t have “Jonah, if you want to stand up for Alice, then you shoulduse upstanding methods. Don't play dirty tricks behind other people's backs,” said Jasper icily.“Hah, Jasper. You're the most shameless person I know!” Silas gritted his teeth and said, “I'msure you know who slandered Alice with dirty tactics first.“If you want to beg for mercy on behalf ofyour fiancée and her family, then use the right attitude. Stop being the pot calling the kettle black. Yc Jasper clenched his fistsfuriously, He could speak fluently and confidently at countless conferences. Yet, he was being render Silas continued speaking. “But I will tell you straight to your face that I won't let you guys off the hoc you get on your knees and beg me. I will make anyone who bullies Alice pay a painful price!” With th Jasper sat in his study, staring at the dark screen of his phone. Veins bulged on his forehead. He was gripping his phone so hard that it might break.“Mr. Beckett!” Xavier hurried into the study. When he saw his boss’ stormy expression, his breath cau "What?" barked Jasper.“I've run investigations as per your orders. However, I couldonly uncover a little information on Jonah, the eldest son of Mr. Taylor's legitimate wife, Vivian Whita his other four siblings, their case files are highly classified and can't be accessed!”Jasper stared at Xavier fiercely. Xavier paled. He gulped and said, “Why don’t I ask for a pay cut at th Meanwhile, Alyssa had just finished takinga bubble bath. She walked downstairs with a beauty mask on her face. She was looking for some win “Ms. Alyssa, just tell me if you need anything. I'll get itfor you. It's inconvenient for you to walk around,” said Sean as he hurried over to her worriedly. Alyssa replied, “It's okay. I just want to get a bottle of red wine from the cellar. It'salready 9:00 pm. Why are you still in your suit?”Alyssa looked him up and down and said, “Treat this place like your own home. Don't be shy. Change feel like I'm at work 24/7. It makes me anxious.”There was another reason. Sean would make her think of Jasper. It wasembarrassing to even talk about it.+15 BONOSJasper was an extremely abstinent man. When he got back to Seaview Manor, he would coop himsel would only take off his armor—his suit, and change into dark blue pajamas right before going to bed.He was elegant and classy, but it was suffocating. However, only Alyssa knew that therewas a passionate soul hidden behind his frigid facade."Ms. Alyssa? Ms. Alyssa?” Sean said with his head cocked. (1)"Huh?" Alyssa got her senses back. She felt her cheeks burning, and her eyes were gleaming.“Your face... is very flushed.” Share to your friends Chapter 45 Tip: You can use left, right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.Tap the middle of the screen to reveal Reading Options. If you find any errors (non-standard content, ads redirect, broken links, etc..), Please let us know so we can fix it as soon as possible.Report