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Chapter 923
Axel’s remark cut deep with its harsh and caustic tone. No one else in the Taylor family, apart from
Alyssa and Axel, would speak in such a bold manner.
The bodyguards couldn’t contain their laughter, adding to Jameson’s
embarrassment.
Jasper arched his brow as he observed Jameson’s calm expression. crumble. He would be lying if he
said that he wasn’t relishing this
moment.
“I’m just here to visit Lyse. Axel, why the verbal attacks?” Jameson wondered out loud, his chest
heaving with rage.
“Fine. But why did you threaten the guards with my dad’s name?” Axel confronted him with disdain.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“He’s not your dad, and you’re not a child. Don’t you feel embarrassed to threaten to tell on the
guards?”
Jasper stood in stunned silence.
Meanwhile, Jameson wore a scowl, his frozen smile betraying his
discomfort.
However, he quickly rebounded from the humiliation, thanks to his years of hardship in Kontina.
Composing himself, he pleaded, “Axel, I’m just worried after getting the news about Lyse. I just want to
check on her.”
“Our family has kept a lid on the news. I’m surprised you were able to get your hands on it. I guess
you’ve been keeping a close eye on our family,” Axel jeered with narrowed eyes.
“Lyse is resting now. The doctor prescribed bed rest and warned against stress. She can’t see you right
now. Please leave.”
Jameson looked aggrieved. “But Axel-”
“One more thing. Even if Winston comes here, you won’t be allowed to visit Lyse. Stop wasting your
time and energy.”
Then, Axel shot a smile at Jasper, saying, “Jasper, let’s go.”
Jasper was slightly taken aback by how Axel had warmly addressed him by his first name. An uneasy
feeling gripped him.
“What are you standing there for? Come!” Axel slapped Jasper hard
on the back.
“Sure, Axel,” Jasper replied flatly.
Axel lifted a brow in amusement. He enjoyed the feeling more than he had expected. He liked
addressing Jasper on a first-name basis.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOn the other hand, Jameson paled and looked stung. He had no idea what had happened in the past
few days or what Jasper had done to receive the approval of a man as difficult as Axel Whitaker.
Suddenly, Axel halted in his tracks and added, “Jameson, you know that you can’t force a relationship.
Some things will never belong to you, no matter how much effort you put into getting them.
“Besides, you have a lovely lady by your side. I believe she’s your type, or else you wouldn’t have kept
her. Am I right?”
Jameson held his breath and rolled his fists as his heart pounded. Consumed by rage, he glowered at
Axel and Jasper until they were out of sight.
Carl stammered, “M-Mr. Schmidt…”
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