NovelStartAll eyes turned toward the door.
Dressed sharply in a suit, Jameson appeared in everyone's view while pushing a frail woman in a wheelchair.
"Lyse, who's that lady in the wheelchair?" Jasper looked puzzled.
"It's Victor's wife, Jameson's mother." Alyssa's expression darkened as she glanced at Lily.
Jasper narrowed his eyes. He vaguely recalled seeing Jameson's mother once at Lyla's birthday party.
At that time, under Jameson's careful styling, Lily appeared elegant despite her illness. She exuded a remarkable presence, just like an upper-class lady.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHowever, this time, her condition was noticeably worse than before, with graying hair and sunken cheeks.
Although the banquet hall wasn't cold, she needed to wrap herself in a blanket. She looked uncomfortable under the scrutiny of strangers.
Victor and Josh paled with shock—especially Victor. He stared from a distance at his long-neglected wife, and his eyes gradually reddened with simmering resentment.
He knew full well what Jameson was up to. Now that he was doing well in the Schmidt family, he would undoubtedly prioritize making amends to his mother—compensating her for the years of suffering and indignity she endured.
However, betrayal was a betrayal.
Lily had nailed him to the pillar of shfor a lifetime, and nothing could change that. And now, Jameson was openly parading her around. He was obviously testing Victor's limits and rubbing salt in his wounds.
It also illustrated one thing very clearly—despite Jameson's efforts to please Victor, he was not truly aligned with him. He had his own agenda.
"Dad, Jimmy is selfish and rude!" Josh gritted his teeth as he stared at Jameson and Lily. "Why did Jimmy bring that crazy woman here? Is he trying to make us a laughingstock?" "That matter was finally put to rest, but that woman's appearance will only bring it all back to light. Jimmy always talks about respecting you, but he doesn't care about you at all! He's just cunning! You've loved him for nothing!" Victor's expression grew even darker upon hearing this.
Meanwhile, the surrounding guests gazed at Lily in astonishment as they gossiped.
"Is that the infamous Mrs. Schmidt? My goodness. What has becof her? She doesn't look like an upper-class lady at all. Just a weak, old woman." "She seems to be mentally ill." "I heard she was abandoned by the Schmidt family in Kontina for many years, left to fend for herself.
Can you blher for having mental issues?" "They were married, after all. Mr. Victor is really ruthless." "J-Jimmy." Trembling, Lily tugged at Jameson's shirt. "I don't like these kinds of gatherings. Can we go home, please?" "Mom, I'm here with you. Don't be afraid," Jameson whispered in her ear. "Not only do you have me, but Lyse is here too. Look." Following his intense gaze, Lily suddenly spotted Alyssa standing gracefully nearby.
A smile of joy spread across her hollow face, and her eyes lit up. She suddenly shouted, "Lyse! Lyse!" All eyes instantly converged on Alyssa.
Upon seeing Jameson pushing Lily toward her, Alyssa couldn't help but hold her breath, yet she maintained a polite and graceful smile.
"Mrs. Schmidt, it's been a while. How have you been?" Jasper's hand on Alyssa's waist was tense. He stared fixedly at Jameson, restraining his surging anger.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs Jameson adjusted his glasses, their eyes met, and a hint of mockery flashed in Jameson's eyes.
"Lyse, | missed you so much." Lily, already emotionally unstable due to her surroundings, now saw Alyssa as a lifeline. She grabbed Alyssa's hand tightly and held it in her hands.
"Have you been busy lately? Why haven't | seen you visiting Jimmy? Are you two on bad terms? Did Jimmy upset you? Lyse, don't be mad at him. You're really important to him." The surrounding discussions grew even louder with her words.
Although Lily's words were innocent, they carried a different meaning to those who heard them.
"Why does it sound like Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Jameson have shistory?" "Could Ms. Alyssa's ex be Mr. Jameson? Haha! This trip is worthwhile. We get to witness a drama." "What about Mr. Beckett? Did he date Ms. Alyssa after or during her relationship with Mr. Jameson?" "Ms. Alyssa certainly has a knack for men. The heirs in Solana City are all under her thumb. With Mr. Landon included, they could play a four-player game." The gossip spread and becincreasingly malicious.
Alyssa remained indifferent. Being content and happy with what she had, she was immune to negativity, so she treated their words as mere noise.
However, Jasper couldn't stand it any longer. His eyes flashed with hostility as his chilling gaze swept over those gossipers.
Suddenly, a clear and angry voice rang out.
"Don't say that about Alyssa! Alyssa only loves Jasper and has only been with him! None of you know Alyssa.
What right do you have to say such things about her?"
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