Jasper’s public act of chivalry proved to the guests that Alyssa was the only love of his life. Zoe Harper


    meant nothing to him at all.


    Jameson clenched his fists, his body tensing. Why was he always a step slower than Jasper Beckett?


    Why did that scoundrel always manage to be in the ce beside Alyssa?


    Zeke looked visibly upset, but he maintained a smile. “It’s the Cyrrisian culture to protect thedies. Mr.


    Beckett, you’re indeed a gentleman for taking care of Ms. Alyssa. Compared to you, I appear a little too


    rash. I was wrong to disregard Ms. Alyssa’s feelings. For that, I’ll drink as a penalty.”


    After that, Zeke downed a ss of champagne. Jasper studied him with a knowing gaze as he


    confidently downed his drink as well. The timely apuse from the audience alleviated the tension, but


    Javier wore a discontented expression.


    Betty couldn’t help but scoff. “Dad, what’s Jasper thinking? Zeke Jesselton clearly has an interest in


    Alyssa, so why is heing between them? He’s only going to upset Zeke. How can he prioritize a


    woman over business rtionships? This shows he’s unfit to be the group president. And that Alyssa


    Taylor is nothing but trouble.”


    “Can’t you learn from Lauren for once and keep your mouth shut? Women from your social standing


    don’t bber as much as you do!” Javier red at Betty, silencing her.


    Meanwhile, Alyssa raised her ss with a smile and announced,” Ladies and gentlemen, let’s all toast


    to the Jesseltons today! Cheers!”


    “Cheers!”


    The atmosphere lightened under Alyssa’s lead and her bright smile.


    She hid in a corner, clutching her ss but refusing to drink.


    “Hm? Madam Sophia, why aren’t you drinking?” Alyssa cast a dooming nce at the pale Sophia.


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    Then, she smiled. “Don’t you want to celebrate the merry asion with our VIP guests? Or does the


    Schmidts’ luxurious Grunndish Dom Pérignon not suit your taste?”


    Sophia’s heart sank. shing an awkward smile, she glowered at Alyssa as all eyes turned to her.


    Indeed, she hadn’t taken a sip of the champagne.


    The Schmidts did not conceal their displeasure at all. Josh hinted at Daisy, who was always obedient to


    him. She immediately jeered, “I bet Madam Sophia, as the matriarch of the Beckett Group, has enjoyed


    better luxuries. It’s fine if she does not like the peasant’s drink we’re serving today.”


    Sophia sensed the sarcasm, especially after Daisy Schmidt had caused her trouble at previous social


    events. Of course, Daisy wouldn’t miss the chance to take a jab at her.


    Sophia was forced to rify, “That’s not what I mean! Please don’t misunderstand. I’m just a


    lightweight.”


    However, Jasper promptly called her out, “Oh, Madam Sophia, you’re too humble. Aren’t you the one


    who drinks the most at our family’s cocktail parties? Just unleash your true self at this merry event.”


    Madam Sophia? Jasper sounded like he was addressing one of the many maids at home. The guests


    exchangedplicated looks, wondering if Jasper still refused to acknowledge Sophia even after


    Sophia worked her way up tirelessly to be Javier’s wife.


    It would be really amusing if Jasper addressed Sophia as such in private.


    Sophia trembled violently. Even her heavy makeup couldn’t conceal the resentment on her face.