Chapter 28
Alyssa returned to her office.
Mia approached her with wobbly legs. “I–I was so scared! Mr. Jasper is so good–looking! And there’s this powerful presence about him! My cheeks were burning the moment I met him. D–Did I do well, Ms. Alyssa?”
“You did great.” Alyssa handed her an envelope. “Take it. You’ve earned it.”
“T–Thank you, Ms. Alyssa!” Mia took the envelope and was surprised by its thickness.
Just then, Sean handed her a document. It was a confidentiality agreement.
“I know you’re trustworthy, but I think it’s better to have an agreement for both parties‘ sake.” Alyssa smiled faintly.
She continued, “Everything that happened today must remain between us. Unless I reveal it myself, sharing this conversation with a third party would be a breach of the agreement. I will get to the bottom of it.”
Feeling overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation, Mia nodded and signed the papers. She promised to keep it a secret before leaving the office.
“The rumor has it that Jasper is a decisive person. I just can’t guess what’s on his mind. Don’t you think so, Ms. Alyssa? Ms. Alyssa?” Sean said.
Alyssa pulled herself back from her train of thought. She smiled wryly. “Mr. Jasper truly loves Ms. Gardner. He’s willing to put his pride down for her.”
treated his first wife badly. Now that
the seeds
Н
at him. Sean shuddered under her cold gaze. Still, he did not know which part
her.
you failed to make a deal with Jasper, what are you planning to do?” Sean quickly changed
“Wait,” Alyssa replied curtly.
What do you mean?” Sean
day Dylan himself addresses the quality issue. They’ll strive to salvage their reputation. When that day comes, I’ll
you think Jasper will lend them a hand
her painting, which Jasper
“He had been used because he didn’t know their true colors. Now that the truth is out, I’m certain
longer. Besides, he loves Liana. He doesn’t care about the rest. He only showed up this
Group. Jasper’s
to set aside his
stairs.
for Liana. Yet, he was unwilling to do something
day. “Jasper, my stomach hurts. Could
have something urgent to attend to. Ask Mrs. Rosie for it,” Jasper
Alyssa suddenly grinned. “Jasper Beckett, I
Jasper first arrived at KS World Hotel. Now, the weather had transformed into a