Alyssa hummed a tune and headed for the event hall, knowing that Brie was done for good. That put


    her


    in a great mood.


    Given her understanding of Josh-no, her understanding of men in general-their egos often got the


    better of them. Now that Brie had disgraced Josh, she hadnded herself in hot water.


    Alyssa believed Brie deserved everything that had happened for bullying Lauren. (2)


    “Lyse.” Suddenly, she heard a low and affectionate voice calling out from behind. Her heart skipped a


    beat, and she clenched her fists.


    No other man could make her flustered except for Jasper, the man whom she loved and suffered for.


    She inhaled deeply and calmed herself before turning around coldly. He stood a few steps away with


    an


    exquisite gift box in his hand. He marched up to her with a regal air about him.


    “I’m here,” he said to her tenderly.


    Alyssa replied tly, “Okay.”


    He pursed his lips and looked apologetic. “I’m sorry. I wanted toe early and lend you a hand, but I


    still


    gotte.” T


    Jasper, who was always haughty, looked humble in front of Alyssa.


    She scoffed. “Why would we need an outsider to help with a family event?”


    ncing around, she asked, “Where’s Grandpa? Didn’t hee with you?”


    “He’s chatting with Mr. Taylor in the reception,” Jasper replied.


    “Fine. I’ll go greet him. Make yourself at home,” she said, her voice devoid of any emotion, and she


    turned


    to leave.


    “Lyse!” Feeling anxious, he grabbed her hand and tightened his grip.


    “Why are you pulling and pushing around? People might gossip. Let go!” She struggled to free herself


    and


    blushed.


    “No one’s around. It’s just us,” he whispered, breathing heavily and looking at her.


    Pulling her into a hug, he confessed, “I’m an opportunist. I won’t miss a chance. If there isn’t one, I’ll


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    it.”


    Since Alyssa was wearing a pair of high heels, she lost her bnce between all the shoving and


    tugging. She gasped as she fell on his chest.


    His eyes widened. He was holding the gift box in his left hand, leaving him with no choice but to catch


    her


    with his right arm.


    “Ugh-” Alyssa gasped as her chest hit against his inner arm. He held his breath as well when he


    sensed her breasts pressing against his skin. His thoughts were momentarily clouded by desire.


    In fact, he was already picturing it in his head. His mind went nk, and his breath grew hot. There was


    a


    carnal look in his eyes.


    “Lyse, you have… a great body,” he murmured, turning his face aside and whispering into her ear.


    Every


    word sent shivers down her spine. She was enveloped by his warmth.


    “You-You-” ring at him, she pushed him away and pped him across the face.


    Her voice wasced with anger as she berated him, “You filthy pervert! You’re asking for it!”


    Her p was nothing but a minor scratch for him. Rather than anger, he felt thirsty and dazed, like he


    had


    too much to drink.