Chapter 367


    The secretary swiftly turned on the television and tuned it to the 3 o’clock news.


    Jasper bristled, having shbacks to the Verdane Valley project.


    “Wee to the 3 o’clock news, providing you with the most up-to-date afternoon updates.


    “Last night, the renowned international actress Ada Kingsley made her entrance into Sna City,


    sparking immense enthusiasm among her fans.


    “ording to sources, her visit to the city is to honor her mother’s request, which was to have her


    wedding held here in Sna.


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    “The Berenike Hotel and KS World Hotel in the city have engaged in a fiercepetition, vying to be


    selected by Ada Kingsley as the venue for her wedding.


    “After several days of intense rivalry, Madam Ada Kingsley has made her decision.”


    Jasper couldn’t keep his eyes off the screen.


    “At 3 o’clock news, we extend our heartfelt congrattions to KS World Hotel for their sessful


    efforts


    in securing Ada Kingsley’s endorsement and being chosen as the venue for her wedding!”


    Something burst inside Jasper’s mind.


    Meanwhile, Betty couldn’t hide the look of glee on her face. The more the winds sailed against their


    favor


    now, the higher her chance of removing Jasper from his position.


    The screen then disyed Ada, who had consented to an interview with the 3 o’clock news.


    “While it’s true that both Berenike Hotel and KS World Hotel are formidable yers in the industry, I


    opted for thetter based on personal preference, rather than any reputation-rted factors…”


    Javier couldn’t take it anymore. He switched off the television and flung the remote forcefully onto his


    desk. “There’s no use looking at the long run now. We’ve utterly lost!


    “Not only have you lost the chance to host Ada Kingsley’s wedding, but you’ve gained attention far and


    wide for helping our enemy win this war. What do you have to say for yourself now?”


    Jasper was about to speak up when Betty beat him to it. “Breathe, Dad. Don’t overexert yourself.”


    Betty had learned her mother’s tricks since she was young, knowing that if she spoke up for Jasper


    now, it would only make her father hate him more.


    Betty said, “Ada’s said it’s her personal preference too, so it really has nothing to do with our hotel’s


    capabilities. I’m sure Jasper’s done all he could, too. We only have Alyssa Taylor to me for this. She


    really is a cunning, evil woman.”


    “There is no such thing as cunning or evil when ites to business,” Jasper retorted. “She has done


    no


    wrong. It’s our own fault for not having nned out well.”


    Betty nearly sneered. She thought that if they were divorced, they should act like it. Nevertheless,


    Jasper’s


    attitude would only lead to his own downfall.


    “You didn’t let Alyssa win on purpose, did you, Jasper?” Javier snapped.


    Jasper looked away. “No.”


    “Need I remind you that you and her are no longer married-she is no longer part of the family! She is


    our


    enemy andpetitor right now! She has purposelye for our necks not just once but thrice.


    “I haven’t taken action yet on ount that she used to be my daughter-inw, but not this time. She


    has


    gone too far now!” Javier cried, mming the table.


    Jasper met his father’s enraged gaze with his calm, icy one, as if daring him to do so.


    “Watch your attitude, Jasper Beckett! Don’t you dare look at me like that!” Javier demanded, his heart


    skipping nervously.


    That was the very same look Jasper’s mother had given him when shemitted suicide all those


    years


    ago, filled with sheer hatred and anger.


    Until today, Javier still found himself struggling to move on.