Alyssa, looking skeptical, silently gave Jasper a look. She didn’t understand what he was up to by


    provoking Jameson.


    “Just some everyday goods. I ran a typical business,” Jameson responded, adjusting his sses. Only


    the


    stiffness of his lips betrayed the anger simmering beneath his facade.


    He added, “Mr. Beckett, I must say you’re quite imaginative. I know you hold a grudge against me, but


    you


    shouldn’t question my character and disregard my hard work because of it.”


    Jasper put on an amused expression.


    Jameson continued, “I’m different from you. You smoothly rose up the ranks within Beckett Group and


    swiftly became a young businessman.


    “You were chosen as the heir by your grandfather. You will never understand the challenges of building


    a


    business from scratch.”


    Alyssa took a sip of champagne after hearing Jameson’s biting reply. It stirred some of her memories.


    She was among the few who trulyprehended Jasper’s tough journey to the position of Beckett


    Group’s president. It hadn’t been as straightforward as Jameson assumed.


    “I never thought that I would get a lecture just for asking you a question, Mr. Schmidt. It seems I’ve


    made


    you nervous. Let’s leave the rumors I heard from Kontina as mere hearsay,” Jasper quipped with a faint


    smile.


    He exuded an air of intimidation, and his eyes gleamed with a subtle threat. “I have no prejudice


    against


    you, but I will if you get any closer to Lyse.”


    Jameson’s jaw clenched upon hearing that, and Miley’s reaction changed from shock to excitement


    while


    witnessing the exchange between the two men.


    As Alyssa’s older sister and a woman of high social standing, she had to stifle herughter. The trip


    back


    home had certainly been worthwhile!


    Jasper, are you done?” Alyssa finally snapped and red at him, “I’ll kick you out if you keep spewing


    nonsense.”


    Jasper held his breath and clenched his fists. He then inched closer to her, touched her fingers, and


    started softly caressing her skin. “Lyse, I was wrong. Please don’t be angry, okay?”


    Any woman would find it difficult to resist the advances of such a handsome and affectionate man. The


    He grew even more anxious when she remained silent.


    Leaning in, he coaxed her, “Can you at least wait until after dinner to beat me up? My title might mean


    nothing to you, but please spare apany president from public humiliation.”


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    Miley silently chuckled at the situation. She and Alyssa shared a penchant for eavesdropping.


    “Just stay where you are. I can’t be bothered to beat you up-you’re quite a handful,” Alyssa scoffed,


    turning away from Jasper.


    Jasper stared longingly at her rosy lips, feeling tempted. Despite being in his 30s, he still acted like a


    love-


    struck teenager when faced with her smile and words.


    The stage lights dimmed, and a spotlight illuminated the stage as the emcee made an announcement.