The king’s decree had crushed Jeffrey’s dream of seeking refuge in Tsulu.


    Not only that, it appeared that the royalty had attempted to use the opportunity to wrestle power from


    the military and diminish its influence, as well as deliver a blow to the mafia.


    In fact, the entire episode was a struggle for power between the royalty and the military. Jeffrey Synder


    alone was not worth the attention otherwise.


    It was Miley who informed Alyssa about the happenings, but Alyssa had it all figured out early on. What


    concerned her the most was Inigo Montoye, the military personnel whom Miguel had ratted on.


    The more she pondered about the matter, the more doubtful she became. However, her most


    immediate worry was Jasper’s condition rather than figuring out the mastermind.


    For the time being, Jeffrey was in jail, awaiting a transfer.


    Back in Sna City, Cyrus had informed his superior and rushed to Tsulu overnight to repatriate Jeffrey


    At midnight, the hospital corridor buzzed with activity, but silence hung in the air.


    Landon and Axel had been busy taking calls in the corridor.


    Axel was busy rying updates to Cyrus, who was en route to Tsulu. Landon was assuring Angelina of


    his safety while taking a glimpse of Lauren, who was fast asleep.


    Staring keenly at Lauren’s face through the screen, he nearly shed a tear from missing her too much.


    Tearing up, he gently traced her face and closed his eyes as he kissed the screen.


    Suddenly, Axel inched closer and clicked his tongue. “Eww! Are you kikissing the screen now? That’s


    so cheesy.”


    Startled, Landon yelped and immediately hung up as he did not want toto wake Lauren. He retorted,


    “What’s wrong with you? You seem to fifind fault with everything I do.”


    “That’s because you’re an easy target.” Axel dug his ears and teased LLandon. “I’d rather stay single


    than be in love if that’s how I’m going to bbahave.”


    WWith a mouth like yours, you’ll be forever alone. Any poordy who datarey you will grow sick of


    dealing with you,” Landon snapped angrily.


    “Keep going, Axel replied with a yful lift of the brow. “Smore, andidate your lovely girlfriend how you


    were once crazy beesbae won’t be very pleased to hear that. Hahaha!”


    What theback? How petty of him!


    Landono celed his fists but kept his mouth shut, fearful that Axel might foltoto rough and upset Lauren.


    “I don’t understand/why Jasper is even friends with you. Besides. being slow intionships, he’s a


    pretty arrogant guy as well,” Axel mused, neartylveferaiming to Jasper as a dumbass.


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    Landon defended Hintself, saying, “Jasper would have suffered from loneliness withoumebby his side


    over these years!”


    Ignoring Axel’s jais, he sympathized with Landon, saying, “Do you really think Jasper dislikes making


    friends? He just struggles with it.”


    Pausing between drags obfais cigarette, Axel inquired with genuine


    “Hey, be nice,” Landon protested and red at him.


    “If he were mentally sound, he wouldn’t have abandoned Lyse and cheated on her with that Gardner


    bitch.


    However, after all they had gone through, Axel had long put down his grudge against Jasper.