“Jimmy, I heard that Uncle Winston and his family have arrived. Go wee them. We’re the hosts-we


    can’t neglect our friends,” Victor deliberately urged Jameson to leave, raising his voice for the


    Becketts and the Harpers to hear.


    Through his gesture, he indirectly hinted that, unlike the Taylors, the other two families weren’t worthy


    of the Schmidts’ respect.


    Javier and Cornelius’ expression crumbled at Victor’s dismissive move. The air was tense with


    awkwardness.


    “Will do, Dad.” Jameson left the seating area while adjusting his sses. His expression darkened-he


    just learned that Alyssa and Jameson had made their grand entrance, even embarrassing Zoe while


    they were at it.


    Concerned that the two might publicly announce their rtionship, he was determined to prevent any


    complications, especially at such a significant event.


    Once in a quiet corner of the corridor, Jameson stood in the shadows. and dialed Carl’s number.


    Carl answered promptly, “Mr. Schmidt, at your service.”


    “Have you finalized arrangements with the media?” Jameson inquired.


    “Everything’s taken care of. The scripts are ready. Once we get your green light, national media outlets


    and social media tforms will release the news simultaneously.”


    “Excellent.” Jameson grinned in satisfaction. He smirked. “Release the news on the conflict between


    the Becketts and the Taylors and the possible partnership between the Taylors and the Schmidts. I


    ims.”


    Carl expressed his concern, “Will do. But are we moving too fast?”


    “You probably heard of what happened on the red carpet just now. If I don’t make a move, it’ll be too


    late. I can’t watch as Alyssa falls into the hands of that awful jerk.” Jameson curled his trembling fists


    as he was consumed by hatred at the thought of Alyssa and Jasper holding hands.


    He added, “I need to be one step ahead. Their rtionship is wretched and damned, and it should


    meet its end.”


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    At the same time, Cornelius checked the time and frowned. “Is something wrong? Why isn’t Landon


    here yet? Give him a call.”


    “Sure, Dad,” Penelope replied and picked up her phone with concern.


    “Where’s Zoe? Why is she missing as well? Without Bill around, these kids are getting out of hand by


    the day!” Cornelius looked pained and fell silent, the mention of histe son, Bill, weighing heavily on


    his mind.


    Having read Cornelius’ mind, Preston forced a smile as he crushed. the cigar between his fingers.


    As Jasper had other things to work on, he merely hung around with. Alyssa for a while before going


    their separate ways.


    Alone, Alyssa headed toward the VIP seating area, the sound of her heels clicking resonated in the


    empty corridor.


    At that moment, Zoe shouted, “Hey, stand there!” Ignoring her, Alyssa continued walking.