All of a sudden, Landon recalled that he was in a hospital and did not end up lighting the cigarette.


    After a pause, Jasper inhaled deeply and said in a hushed voice, “Landon, I think… I might have fallen


    for


    Alyssa.


    What the heck? The cigarette between Landon’s lips trembled. He came very close to leaping out of his


    seat in shock.


    Everyone could see that Jasper was smitten with Alyssa, except for Jasper himself. Yet, hearing him


    admit it was both refreshing and cathartic.


    “I am in love with her. That’s why I want her back by my side. I’d like to try pursuing her,” Jasper


    confessed


    in a shaky voice and raised his head. He had a deep and sincere look in his eyes.


    “You, going after the opposite sex? Are you sure you can do that?” Landon pressed on with an


    astonished


    look.


    “There is a first time for everything. I’ll have to give it a shot,” Jasper replied. He cast a judgmental


    nce


    at Landon. “Even if my attempt fails, I still have you as my advisor, albeit an ineffective one.”


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    “Damn, why are you always so mean? Can’t you ever put me in a good light?” Landon glowered at him.


    “I know you’re pretty bad at it, too. Otherwise, you would have won her heart. Isn’t that right?” Jasper


    retorted, growing even more sarcastic.


    Jasper added, “Unfortunately, I don’t have better options. Looks like I have no choice but to appoint you


    as my right-hand man.”


    Jasper had experienced a failed rtionship in the past but had never actively pursued any woman, not


    even Liana. He and Liana were childhood friends. Besides, Liana had always made the first move


    because he used to be an introverted and moody teenager.


    This time, for Alyssa, he decided to swallow his pride and take a chance.


    “I’m pretty good with thedies, but what could I realistically have done to catch the attention of the rich


    and charming Alyssa Taylor?” Landon pouted unhappily.


    Landon continued, “I thought she was a lovesick fool from the way she hopelessly fell for you. Little did


    I know she was a queen who wanted to build a career!


    “She’s better than any one of us. I’m ranked the lowest among the three of us, all aspectsbined.


    How could I ever hope to win her over? I should be grateful she didn’tpletely kick me aside.”


    “It’s alright. I’ll still pursue her. Whether she responds or not is up to her,” Jasper replied with


    determination. “I’ve got a long journey ahead in life, and I’m not interested in anyone else. I can take


    my


    time with her.”


    To their surprise, the door was busted open. In walked Alyssa, her hair flinging and her eyes shining


    brightly.


    She yelled, Jasper Beckett! Are you really going to take your medications only when I’m here? You’re


    really ying with fire, aren’t you? What’s your game n?”


    The first thing that greeted her was Landon, who sat haphazardly on the couch. Her anger red at the


    sight of the cigarette between his lips.


    She swiftly snatched the cigarette, threw it on the floor, and crushed it beneath her heel.


    She berated him, “Why the hell are you smoking here? Don’t you know that Jasper can’t inhale smoke


    because of his lung injuries? Are you his friend or the Grim Reaper?”


    Jasper’s grin widened at Alyssa’s concerned actions.


    “But… Lyse, I didn’t even light it!” Landon protested with a pitiful expression.


    “Take your cigarettes and get out of here! Now!” Alyssa pointed angrily at the door. Landon shot Jasper


    a


    pleading look with a downturned mouth.


    Without even making eye contact with Landon, Jasper calmly replied, “Listen to her and leave.”


    Landon silently cursed Jasper, considering him an unfaithful friend who had put romantic interests


    before


    their friendship.