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Chapter 472
Alyssa pursed her lips coldly, looking unbothered and even a little impatient. In contrast,
Zoe was furious, almost ready to explode right then and there.
For Zoe, Jasper openly taking his ex-wife’s side felt like the harshest blow he could deliver.
Why on earth would Jasper choose his former flame over her-an attractive, well-bred single
lady?
What made him go back to a woman he had once let go?
Besides, Alyssa always had many men around her.
She had been close to Landon before, and lately, she had been seen with someone named
Jameson
Schmidt, who wasn’t particularly well-known. Who knew how many-men she had been
involved with?
Zoe couldn’t help but wonder why Jasper didn’t find Alyssa repulsive.
“I heard that you brought Ms. Harper here to apologize. That was why I took the time to
meet with you.
You should know that I’m not just Alyssa Taylor but also the renowned designer, Alexa.
“Many are lining up to meet with me, spamming my secretary with calls. I don’t have the
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nonsense.”
With a casual toss of her hair, Alyssa crossed her arms and settled lazily but gracefully on
the couch. She added, “I wouldn’t have bothered showing up if I knew Mr. Beckett was
here as well.”
Jasper’s chest tightened, and he couldn’t help but ask, “Why? Would you really prefer to
meet with Landon than me?”
Landon felt his eyes twitching as he silently grumbled, “Come on, man! Watch what you
say!”
He believed that Alyssa liked him more than Jasper did, so he didn’t appreciate Jasper
trying to belittle him.
“I meet my guests for either work or personal matters,” Alyssa explained, wagging two
fingers before Jasper. “I don’t have any work or personal matters to discuss with you. So,
why should I meet with you-a stranger?”
That stung. He was just a stranger to her.
His face darkened as his throat clammed up. A burning sensation shot through him.
Landon smirked. He thought Alyssa was being pretty polite not to compare Jasper to an
animal.
“Mr. Harper, spit it out. I have a meeting later. I have no time to dilly-dally,” urged Alyssa
in a haughty tone.
Alyssa’s eyes were hypnotizing, and her long legs folded as the red heels exuded charm,
like an elegant
villain from a comic book.
Jasper’s eyes couldn’t help but travel to her ankles underneath her pants. He clenched his
jaw as thirst grew in him. He felt the urge to swallow.
That was the woman he once decided to give up on in a moment of stupidity. Now, she
seemed like a
goddess that sparkled in his eyes.
Zoe pulled the victim card again. Her face was pale, and her lips trembled as though
Alyssa had done
something horrible to her.
“Ahem, Lyse… I mean, Ms. Alyssa,” Landon corrected himself, noticing the subtle change
in Alyssa’s
expression.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe continued, “I’m here with my sister to apologize. The necklace that Betty gave Ada
Kingsley at the auction turned out to be a counterfeit piece commissioned by Zoe in
Yoarkley …”
His voice trailed off as he closely watched Alyssa’s reaction.
“Oh, I knew that long ago,” Alyssa replied casually, surprising both Landon and Zoe.
A faint frown appeared on Jasper’s face. He didn’t seem surprised, knowing that Zoe’s
little tricks were no challenge for his resourceful and clever ex-wife.
“When did you find out?” Zoe blurted anxiously. Alyssa flashed her a knowing smile and
replied, “I learned about it the day you met with Tyler and spent a fortune having him
recreate my jewelry design.”
“What?” Zoe’s composure crumbled as she shouted in disbelief.
“Ms. Harper, you assumed Tyler and I had a falling out, after which he set up his own
business, which is why you sought his help,” Alyssa explained calmly.
“That’s pretty narrow-minded thinking. A divorced couple might not stay friends, but
mentors and
mentees who go their separate ways can certainly remain on good terms,” Alyssa lifted
her chin as she spoke.
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