As the weather was getting colder, Alyssa stopped rowing on theke behind the vi. Still, she was


    disciplined when it came to workouts.


    d in a snug-fitting pink athletic outfit, she went for a treadmill run instead. Her face was flushed, and


    she was covered in sweat.


    With a towel and a bottle in each hand, Sean reported, “Ms. Alyssa, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Beckett have


    She didn’t look surprised. “As expected.”


    Sean looked worried and confessed, “I’m a little concerned now. Madam L is having her birthday


    party


    at the KS World Hotel, while Sophia is having hers at the Berenike Hotel. It smells like a rivalry all over


    again.”


    “It’s not us who wanted topete against her. It was that witch who wanted to host her party on the


    same day as L’s. She’s not afraid of karma, it seems,” Alyssa was able to speak and taunt Sophia,


    all


    while running hard on the treadmill.


    “You’re absolutely right. Sophia is the one causing trouble. But the party’s happening in Sna City, not


    our home base in Belbanks. I’m worried that-”


    “You’re worried that the guests would choose to attend Sophia’s party for Javier’s sake? It’s impossible


    that Winston, with his influence, couldn’t outshine the localpetition.”


    “Well, I suppose you’re right,” Sean sucked up to her.


    “You’re worried over nothing” She dismounted the treadmill, and Sean reached out to wipe her sweat


    as


    usual. However, she unexpectedly took the towel from him, her gaze avoiding his. “I’ll take care of it


    myself.”


    Sean felt a tightening in his chest and pressed his lips together.


    Despite having previouslyid his feelings bare, he believed they had talked it out and established clear


    boundaries. He never expected anything more from her, so why did their rtionship worsen


    regardless?


    “The Schmidts are on Dad’s guest list. Not only that, I handed the invitation card to Landon, and he


    jumped at it like an excited pup.


    “He’s turned down the invitation to Sophia’s party for L’s,” Alyssa exined, her gaze shifting away


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    from Sean’s disappointed expression as she wiped her sweat with a towel.


    She added, “Both elite families, the Schmidts and the Harpers, are confirmed attendees. We expect


    them


    ast


    to send important figures as representatives. I believe the fence-sitters will make their decisions soon.


    “After this, the Becketts and the Schmidts won’t be the only two yers in the game. When I be


    the


    president of KS Group, they’ll have to enter a three-way fight!


    “Besides, the Schmidts and the Taylors are close acquaintances. On top of that, Landon Harper is


    joining our party. It will be unwise of a shrewd businessman to choose Javier Beckett over us.”


    Sean nodded vigorously. “You’re right.”


    While Alyssa sipped water from her bottle through a straw, she continued to avoid eye contact with


    Sean.


    Suddenly, Sean approached her hesitantly, asking, “Ms. Alyssa, have I done something wrong? Did I


    not


    meet your expectations?”


    Alyssa blinked rapidly and replied, “Huh? No.”


    Sean panicked and blushed, admitting, “Yes, I have… Just tell me what went wrong. I’ll change.”


    “Sean, you haven’t done anything wrong. It’s just that… you’re approaching your 30s, and it’s time for


    your to live your life and get into rtionships.”


    “Ms. Alyssa…”


    “My s


    you like sister, Taty, has always been close to you. In fact, the two of you are still close. I can tell that


    her,” Alyssa earnestly attempted to y matchmaker. “Why don’t you give it a shot? Don’t stress about


    it.


    “Youe from a family of schrs, and Winston sees you as his godson. No one is going to protest


    against your rtionship. In fact, we’d be delighted to have an old family friend as Taty’s boyfriend.”


    “Ms. Alyssa, I appreciate the sentiment. I treat Ms. Tatiana well for two reasons. Firstly, she’s your


    sister and Mr. Taylor’s daughter, which makes her one of my superiors. I have a responsibility to look


    after her. Secondly, I’ve watched her grow up, and she’s like a sister to me.”


    After wrapping


    After wrapping up his work for the night, Jasper returned to Seaview Manor. The temperature in Sna


    City had significantly dropped over the past few days, and it might snow soon.