After Jasper was discharged from the hospital, he worked hard for three full days to clear the backlog


    of work that had piled up. Given his unstable health condition, he relied on supplements and Alyssa’s


    prescribed medications to keep himself going.


    Apart from that, Xavier would apply the external creams and ointments daily onto Jasper’s wounds.


    With all the effort, Jasper hoped he would recover soon. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to offer Alyssa


    any protection with his ailing body.


    “Mr. Beckett, it’s time to take your medication, Xavier announced as he brought the pills and a bottle of


    water on a tray. Jasper was in the midst of approving some documents and responded, “I’m busy now.


    Later.”


    “Um, if you don’t take your medications on time, I’ll report it to Madam,” Xavier dered. “She reached


    out to me that day and reminded me to make sure you take your medications on time. I’ll need to report


    any issues to her right away. She’ll be upset to learn that you’re not listening.”


    Hearing that, Jasper instantly put aside his pen and took his medications. Xavier nodded, feeling


    satisfied and tickled.


    Xavier couldn’t help but reflect on what might have been if Jasper had heeded Alyssa’s advice during


    their marriage. They might have already built a family with children by now. The emotionless bachelor


    still had a long way to go in his pursuit of Alyssa.


    *Did you keep an eye on Madam, like I asked you to?” Jasper questioned. He frowned at the bitterness


    of the pills that had spread in his mouth. He opened a drawer, unwrapped a piece of chocte, and ate


    it.


    The pack of chocte was among the snacks Alyssa had left behind at Seaview Manor. When he had


    come across it, he had cherished it in his office drawer like a hidden treasure. In moments of stress or


    low spirits, he’d seekfort by indulging in a plece. Oh, how pathetic was that!


    “I did. I heard that Mr. Taylor’s third wife, L Nelson, is about to have her birthday party. Madam


    seems preupied with organizing the event at the hotel.”


    “Is L Nelson the former celebrity?” Jasper inquired.


    “Yes! She was my mom’s Idoll When I was young, our family watched her shows every day. My mom


    even tried to replicate L’s outfits from the show.


    “It’s a shame that L retired from the industry so early. It even left my mom feeling depressed for a


    while. After all, L Nelson was an icon to many!” Xavier exined with a mix of excitement and


    regret.


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    “Why did she suddenly retire?” Jasper asked absent-mindedly.


    “ording to my mom, L was used of using illegal drugs and got cklisted in the industry. It


    was


    a major scandal at the time, and it nearly destroyed L’s reputation. 1


    “Mr. Taylor did try to clear her name, but the damage was already done, and her poprity tanked. She


    might as well leave the industry.


    Gosh, you have to give it to Mr. Taylor! He’s quite the charmer, always getting what he wants. Women


    couldn’t resist his help when they were at their lowest,” Xavier remarked, stealing a quick nce at


    Jasper’s reaction.


    Indeed, Jasper tensed up after sensing the loaded meaning in Xavier’s words. That was not the end of


    it. Xavier added, “I hope you don’t mind my bluntness. Your ex-father-inw sure knows how to handle


    women.


    “Just look at him, living peacefully with multiple wives. Why couldn’t you keep Madam satisfied? Would


    you like to meet up with him for some pointers?”


    Jasper hissed with a sullen face, “Are you serious? Do you want me to seek advice from Winston


    Taylor on how to win back his daughter? What’s wrong with you?”