“Ms. Renee, you should know I’m your cousin’s ex-husband.” Jasper’s profile was like a sharp de,


    possessing a striking and awe-inspiring beauty.


    He finally took the initiative to talk to her, but it was about Alyssa.


    “Yes, I know,” Renee replied weakly.


    “So, I think you should be mindful of your image. When Alyssa is around, it would be best if you refrain


    from appearing before me.”


    However, Renee seemed to be under a spell. She misunderstood the meaning of his words. Blushing,


    she


    asked hesitantly, “Does that mean… when she isn’t around, I can-”


    “I believe in other instances, the likelihood of our paths crossing is slim. That’s why I didn’t bother


    mentioning it. Don’t read too much into it,” Jasper coolly remarked, lifting his champagne and draining it


    in one go.


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    Jasper’s words left Renee feeling humiliated, as if she had been entirely dismissed.


    Over the years, she had been quite sessful in the realm of love, with countless men pursuing her


    relentlessly. This was the first time she had taken the initiative to pursue a man by lowering herself.


    However, she didn’t mind. Jasper was entirely worth it.


    By bing his woman, she believed she and her father could proudly hold their heads high before


    Winston and no longer be overshadowed.


    Jasper continued to drink heavily, one ss after another. Anyone could tell that he was in a bad mood.


    Renee sat beside him, keeping himpany as he drank while she studied him.


    A subtle smirk yed at the corners of her eyes.


    A covert scheme yed out just as Dominic ordered drinks from the waiter.


    “Drink. Keep drinking. If you drink enough, Alyssa will fade away, and all you’ll see is me,” Renee


    thought.


    After Alyssa and Julien exited the garden in the rear, they did not hurry to return.


    It wasn’t because Alyssa couldn’t bear to part with Jasper. Since she was already there, she of


    checking in on her “old friend”, Sophia.


    Julien was starting to get a bit impatient.


    “Hey, what are you looking for?”


    “I’m looking for someone.”


    “Who?”


    “It’s none of your business.” Alyssa was not interested in wasting time on him and focused on finding


    her


    arch-enemy.


    “Why are you being so secretive?” Julien pouted.


    “By the way, since Jasper won’t let me treat him, does that mean I can go back?”


    “No,” Alyssa answered.


    “Why not? I still have things to do over there. I don’t have time to waste with you guys here.”


    “I’ll go see Grandpa tomorrow and get him to convince Jasper. Even if Jasper doesn’t listen to me, he’ll


    definitely listen to Grandpa.”


    Alyssa was determined to resolve this matter. Once she had made up her mind, no one could stop or


    dissuade her.


    “You’re throwing yourself at him. I just don’t get it.”


    Just as Julien was about toin, Alyssa suddenly gestured for him to be quiet.