The tension in the air was almost palpable. Caught off guard, Alyssa inadvertently locked eyes with


    Jasper. She furrowed his brow in annoyance.


    Jameson, too, found himself unexpectedly caught up in the situation. He adjusted his gold-rimmed


    sses with an unemotional fa?ade that quickly transformed into a sheepish expression.


    “I’m sorry, Ms. Taylor. I had no idea he’d be here when I invited you along. I’ll forgo Madam Hammond’s


    autograph. Let’s go.”


    Alyssa, however, remainedposed. She shed a cool smile and stood her ground.


    “No need to worry. I’m perfectly fine. There’s no reason to avoid my ex-husband. I want you to get that


    autograph to fulfill your mother’s wish.”


    Jameson widened his eyes at her, seemingly touched by her words. In contrast, her ex-husband’s face


    fell.


    Jasper could hear her reply loud and clear as they stood not far away from each other.


    Throughout the concert, he had been seething with anger, and he finally lost it when Alyssa mentioned


    Jameson’s mother. He had the urge to confront her about the nature of her rtionship with Jameson.


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    Yet, he knew deep down that it was none of his business. He even imagined how she might verbally


    humiliate him. After all, they were divorced.


    But why did his heart always overpower his mind, leading him to feel a fatal attraction toward her?


    Suddenly, the door to the dressing room swung open.


    “Jasper!” A shrill female voice cut through the tense atmosphere. Before Jasper could react, a force


    pulled him into an embrace by a soft body in a green gown.


    Zoe clung to Jasper like a sloth, her face nuzzling against his shirt with adoration. “Jasper, were you


    here just to watch my performance? Was this meant to be a surprise for me?”


    Jasper’s expression faltered, and his body tensed. He stole nces at Alyssa through the corner of his


    eye.


    Landon did not see anything wrong with Zoe’s actions. To him, Zoe was acting in the same manner


    when


    she was younger, which was perfectly normal.


    However, it didn’t ur to him that Zoe was now 22 years old, a full-fledged adult.


    Her conduct toward Jasper was inappropriate, especially considering Jasper wasn’t her brother. What


    “Jasper, I want a cheek kiss!” Zoe boldly wrapped her arms around Jasper’s waist, making an


    unabashed request without concern for the strangers around them.


    If anything, their presence seemed to embolden her, as she was eager to unt her close rtionship


    with Jasper.


    Jasper remained unmoved and refused to respond to her request. He had never given his attention to


    anyone else since he spotted Alyssa in the theater.


    Zoe quickly realized that Jasper’s attention was directed elsewhere. She followed his gaze and saw


    Alyssa, the ethereal beauty. Jealousy consumed her as her eyes dimmed.


    The rival of a beautiful woman was someone even more beautiful.


    “Zoe, have you forgotten about me?” Landon was totally oblivious to the situation. He was merely


    envious of Zoe’s treatment of Jasper. “How about a cheek kiss for me, too? Come on over!”


    “Hmph. Why don’t you get your cheek kisses from the women lining up for you?” Zoe retorted, a


    mischievous grin on her face as she continued to run her fingers along Jasper’s chiseled jawline.


    She added, “You’re a bit too smooth for my taste. I prefer someone as cool as Jasper! Totally my ideal


    type!”


    Frowning deeply, Jasper turned his face away to avoid her touch. “Zoe, you-”


    It was at that moment he spotted Alyssa walking up to him with calmness in her eyes.


    He held his breath as his heart jumped in his chest. 1