Cornelius had roped Landon into a meeting at the Harper Group building. However, midway through


    the discussion, Landon’s phone rang with urgency-it was Jasper, insisting on an immediate meetup at


    Jasper’s vi by Phoenix Lake.


    Due to the urgent nature of Jasper’s call, Landon left the meeting under everyone’s scrutiny and raced


    to


    the vi.


    “What the hell?” Before entering the vi, Landon observed a plume of smoke on top of the structure


    like an impending volcanic explosion. Turning pale, he hurried into the vi and found Jasper burning


    stuff in the backyard.


    Standing by a metal container, Jasper appeared pale and troubled. He bathed in the glow of the mes


    in


    the container, resembling a solitary statue amid the remnants of a war.


    rmed by the chaotic scene, Landon approached him. “Jasper, what’s going on? What are you


    burning?”


    When Landon spoke, Jasper tossed another item into the fire. Landon took a good look and realized it


    was a photo of Jasper with Liana.


    Jasper questioned, “Did you bring me to this vi after I was drugged?”


    “Yeah. This is the only ce I know. You always hang out here, don’t you?” Landon replied.


    Still confused about the situation, he confessed, “I couldn’t send you back to Seaview Manor after what


    happened to you. Bringing you to my ce was out of the question. This vi seemed like the best


    option.”


    Jasper looked up. “And did you call Alyssa toe here?”


    “Yeah. You mentioned her name when you were barely conscious. I wanted to help you as a friend, so I


    lied to her and got her here,” Landon admitted.


    He scanned the surroundings and asked, “Hm, where’s Lyse? Has she left?”


    A crash ensued. Jasper angrily kicked the metal tin over, and sparksnded on Landon.


    Landon hurriedly shielded his face with his arm, but the sparks had burned holes through his expensive


    suit, even burning off a part of his bangs.


    “What the fuck? Jasper Beckett, are you crazy? Do you want to set me in mes? This is not a


    sacrificial ritual!” Landon growled at Jasper while he angrily put out the sparks.


    Jasper, still not fully recovered from his injury, rolled his fists and panted. His shirt was soaked i


    “Huh?” Julien was surprised at how Jonah addressed him on a first-name basis.


    “Will you stay here with Sean until he sends you home, or do you want to go with me?” Jonah asked


    sternly.


    After a pause, Julien beamed at him. “You didn’t have to ask. I’ll choose you, of course.”


    “I’ll choose you, of course.” Jonah felt a pang in his chest upon hearing the deration. In the past, his


    ex- lover had uttered the exact words with determination. “Jonah, whatever happens in the future, I’ll


    stand by you. You’re the only one that I will protect with my life.”


    The Rolls-Royce headed toward the hospital. Jonah hugged Alyssa tightly throughout the journey and


    patientlyforted her with a soothing voice.


    “Jonah, I’m in pain …” Alyssa mumbled, her face buried in his chest.


    Her heart ached as she cried.


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    “Lyse, tell me. Where does it hurt?”


    She closed her eyes and pointed shakily at her heart. “It hurts here.”


    Jonah was shocked. He breathed heavily and sped her icy hand, knowing only Jasper Beckett could


    inflict such pain on Alyssa.