Jasper solemnly took the yearbook proffered and began skimming through.


    His opponent from that night had a simr physique to him. Though he wore a mask, Jasper felt the man was very familiar. They must have met once before.


    His understanding of Axel''s background was limited. Their military school followed a policy of safeguarding identities and rted issues. But now that Jasper knew of his identity as Alice''s brother, the clouds were clearing up. After some time, Jasper leaped up in surprise, staring at the yearbook on his knee. The gesture surprised Xavier, who also jumped slightly at themotion.


    "Did you see something, sir?"


    "Hm...him, of all people?" Jasper murmured to himself.


    The man he''d hone in had a wide, handsome smile. Below his picture was the name "Axel Whitaker."


    "Axel Whitaker ... Whitaker ... No wonder he seemed to know her!" Jasper eximed.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    He had fond memories of the man. The two were one of the strongest individuals in the school. Their only worthy opponents were each other. Sadly, Jasper lost contact with Axel after they graduated.


    Jasper gazed feverishly at the picture. He was excited that he had uncovered a little more about Alice''s mysterious past.


    He was unaware of Axel''s background. At their military school, they enforced a confidentiality policy for identities and simr concerns. But now that Jasper knew of his identity as Alice''s brother, the clouds were clearing up. Just then, someone knocked on the door.


    Xavier went to open it. He was surprised to see who it was outside.


    With avish-looking goodie bag in hand, Sean smiled at the secretary. "I''m here on Ms. White''s instructions to check in on Mr. Beckett. Has he woken up yet?"


    "Come in," Jasper called out from inside the room.


    Xavier pursed his lips but let Sean step in regardless.


    Sean walked inside. He ced the gift on the table before saying politely," Looks like Ms. White was right about you, sir. You look ready to be discharged any time soon."


    "Are you here alone?" Jasper peeked outside the door briefly, hoping to find that young, delicate woman standing outside.


    "I''m afraid Ms. White is still upied with the hotel management. She has asked me toe on her behalf. As her personal secretary, I would rightly represent her in this instance."


    The first part of the sentence wasn''t said as instructed. But Sean thought it would be appropriate to add in order to hit back at the insolent man before him.


    Sure enough, Jasper''s face darkened some. "You can take back this meaningless gift. I don''t want it."


    "Per Ms. White''s instructions, if sir doesn''t want it, sir is free to dispose of it. Miss has no intention of retracting gifts she has given," Sean responded tly. "Have Alicee see me in person." Jasper stood up, now meeting Sean at full height.


    "My apologies, Mr. Beckett, but Ms. White''s time is upied. She won''t be able to see you anytime soon. She has given me full authority regarding reimbursing your losses.


    "Feel free to state your terms. Ms. White will agree to most things save the illegal kind."


    Sean''s smile never wavered.


    "I want to see her."


    "No."


    "Then why are you wasting my time here?" Xavier cried, going up to Sean, already at his limit. "You''re just here to aggravate Mr. Beckett, aren''t you?" Sean''s smile took on a sly edge, affirming the men''s guesses.


    "Go and tell your mistress," Jasper gritted out. "That she WILL tell me the identity of the man who attacked me. I am not letting her off otherwise."


    "I will admit Beckett Group has one of the most formidable legal teams in Sna City, Mr. Beckett. But our team is just as prepared to face anything you toss at us," Sean replied sterly. "Do not expect us to be sitting ducks if you truly intend to take legal action against Ms. White."


    His eyes then took on a peculiar shade. "But I''m sure Mr. Beckett isn''t so unreasonable, no? Given how strategically organized and managed the Beckett Group has been for so long."


    With that, Sean bowed and turned to leave.


    Before stepping out, he asked, "Mr. Beckett, Ms. White has also asked me to ask you if you were the one who arranged Ms. Betty''s press conference?"


    "That is none of your business," Jasper grunted coldly.


    "I''ll take my leave then."


    With that, Sean was gone.


    "How dare he? He was clearly here to upset you, sir!" Xavier eximed, fighting the urge to run out and p Sean in the face.


    Jasper took a deep breath to try and calm himself. "Go and follow him right now. I want to know where he''ll go and what he''s up to next!"