The man’s name was Curtis Halloway. The documents included a surgical history stating this man had


    undergone full facial stic surgery before.


    However, Alyssa recognized the man’s face pre-surgery. It was the same man from the information


    packet Ss had given her. Curtis was Liana’s personal trainer and lover during her time in Mosgravia.


    “It’s him! He’s the one who was involvedwith Liana!” Alyssa eximed, her excitement evident.


    Jonah cleared his throat ufortably.”Be mindful with your words, Lyse.”


    “I was right!” Alyssa grinned.”I knew it!Iknew Liana was the one behind this!”


    Jonah’s gaze hardened once again.”Looks like I underestimated just how vile that


    bitch can be.”


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    “I don’t understand why this man wouldgo all out and get stic surgery,” Alyssa sneered.”Why give up


    his looks after going back to kiss Liana’s ass?”


    “Read through the rest of the papers,”Jonah advised her.


    Alyssa turned to the next page, finding a contractual agreement between Curtis Halloway and a casino.


    “Looks like he owes a casino too. Fivemillion in debt, huh.”


    “He’s running from a casino, banks, andloan sharks. The surgery is to keep them from catching


    him,”Jonah exined.


    Alyssa connected the dots in her mind, immediately understanding what was going on.”So he’s broke


    as hell and going back to Liana for money to pay off his debt.


    “Liana is Jasper’s fiancée now, after all.She’s basically a walking ATM. Now Liana


    is taking advantage of his greed to make him do her dirty work.”


    Jonah snarled, his arm hooked protectively around Alyssa.”She told him to hurt you.”


    “I’m sure they haven’t fully finalized theirns yet. If she knew he was going to attack me tonight, she


    would’ve chosen another night to ‘die.''”


    Alyssa turned to her brother with a look of admiration.”You’re amazing, Jonah. You’ve managed to


    uncover all this information in me re hours!Even records of his debt. Teach me your ways, Jonah!”


    “It was pure coincidence.”Jonah smiled,gently caressing his sister’s head.”I used to own the casino he


    frequented in Mosgravia. The current owner is part of my team, so it’s no trouble for me to investigate.”


    Alyssa gaped at her brother, thinking how cool he was in that moment.


    …


    Javier had silenced all news and potential leaks of Liana’s attempted suicide to the public, swearing not


    to let his family name and business be at the mercy of the media once again.


    Jasper and Javier were alone in the study, the atmosphere as thick as gruel.


    “The only way to end this is to marryLiana ASAP, Jasper!” Javier snapped.”Weren’t you sure about this


    before? If not a wedding, then at least a brunch or dinner to officialize it. Stop messing around!”


    “I’ll find a way to help her out of herdepression.”Jasper’s tone was determined.”But I won’t marry her.”


    “What?” Javier’s eyes widened likesaucers. “You were the one adamant about marrying her back then,


    even divorcing Alyss a without telling any of us! What the he ll are you going on about now?”


    But Jasper only sneered, the sight pricking Javier’s heart like steel needles.