As the visitors gradually exited the rose garden, only Alyss a and Liana were left behind in the endless


    sea of roses.


    In the fading light, Alyssa’s bare face looked as luminous as the moon, to the envy of Liana. Putting


    aside their grudges, Liana had to admit that Alyssa was an extraordinary beauty.


    Alyssa’s beauty evoked fear and resentment in Liana. After all, Alyssa had spent three years under the


    same roof with Jasper, despite their rtionship being a sham marriage.


    She bit the bullet and went up to Alyssa while flicking her straight hair. She no longer looked like the


    frail woman when she was around Jasper. She shed Alyssa a victorious grin.


    “You found a new love r pretty fast. Quiteskillful, aren’t you? You should have done


    that sooner. No matter how much you bother Jasper, he will not take another look at you.”


    Alyssa stared at Liana, as though she was staring at a madwoman.”Why would I want his attention like


    a peacock?”


    Liana choked and silently cursed at Alyssa. She showed her trump card next. “I’ll tell you some good


    news since we ran into each other. I’m getting engaged with Jasper at my birthday party.”


    “Is that so? Congrattions, but I don’thave any gift for you,” Alyssa replied mindlessly.


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    Liana was enraged at Alyssa’s indifference, which she perceived as an affront.”You can deny it as


    much as you want, but I’m sure you are secretly pissed off. You can’t do anything about it. I will be


    Jasper’s spouse, and you will be a joke in Sna City.”


    “Hey, Liana Gardner. Every time we meet,


    you are either screaming about winning over Jasper or showing off your rtionship. Is that your life?


    Do you have nothing to show except for a divorce e as your boyfriend?” Alyssa sighed in boredom. She


    lost some brain cells every time she spoke to Liana.


    Even so, it was hard not to p back at an arrogant and ignorant bitch like Liana.


    “What did you say?” Liana glowered atAlyssa.


    “I understand the urge to show offbecause you’re marrying up, but you should at least talk to the right


    person. He might be a treasure in your eyes, but he’s just trash to me. It’s all meaningless, don’t you


    think?”


    Trash?


    Liana’s face was flushed when she retorted, “This is pure sour grapes!The meaner you are, the more


    you care about my engagement with Jasper! You call him


    trash only because you’re upset! Who wouldn’t be if they were abandoned by their lovers after wasting


    three years of their lives!”


    Alyssa’s eyes frosted up. Her dagger-like gaze gave Liana the chills.


    “You have to learn when to stop. Youshouldn’t cross a line just because I’ve backed down. My kindness


    is not a green light for running your mouth. This is myst warning—do not take advantage of my


    courtesy, or you’ll suffer, Ashley.”


    The mention of “Ashley” was akin to dropping a bomb on Liana. She was ashen-faced and badly


    shaken. Feeling the blood rushing through her veins, she held her breath and stumbled backward.


    “What’s with that look?” Alyssa grinnedwhen she saw Liana’s pale face.”Wasn’t Ashley your name


    when you were studying in Mosgravia? I’ve nevere across anyone like you who jumps at the


    mention of their name.”


    “I don’t know who is Ashley. This is myfirst time hearing the name. I don’t know what you’re on


    about,”Liana fervently denied any association with the name as her breathing became shallow.


    Ashley was an easy woman and a gold-digger, the exact opposite of Liana’s prim and proper persona


    she crafted for Jasper.


    Alyss a narrowed her eyes. With a dangerous gleam, she inched closer to Liana with her arms behind


    her back. She bent over and shed a hostile and knowing smile at Liana.