Jasper understood what Alyssa meant.


    He felt for her and hugged her, saying, “I know that it’s because of Tatiana. All you are doing is to


    prevent the marriage alliance between her and the Schmidt family.”


    How well he understood her actually made her feel sad.


    She mumbled coyly in his arms, “What I hate is… is that I’m still not powerful enough. This is the only


    method I could think of. Don’t you think I’m being so silly?”


    Jasper felt suffocated upon hearing that.


    He caressed her back gently and replied, “No, I think it’s very smart of you. This is the best method at


    this moment.


    “Furthermore, I think that Ezzo wouldn’t hold a grudge against Uncle Winston over this small matter. A


    true businessman will know how to weigh their pros and cons. I don’t think that he will choose the KS


    Group.


    “There’s also nothing to be afraid of, even if you fail to partner with Jesselton Incorporated. With me in


    charge, I will not go easy on the Schmidt Group.


    Alyssa was moved. Her eyes welled up.


    She had Winston, a top-notch, powerful man, as well as her responsible brothers. Although this was


    so, she was a naturally stubborn and independent woman.


    Ever since she was young, she would solve her own problems without relying on others. She also


    didn’t want her family to worry about her.


    Jasper was the first person whom she wanted to rely on. She wanted to depend on him for the rest of


    her life.


    Suddenly, the peaceful atmosphere was disrupted by a strange sound!


    “Someone’s there!”


    In an instant, the looks in both their eyes dimmed. They both turned their heads in the direction of the


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    sound!


    Then, the figure of a man shed across in front of them!


    “Jasper, we need to apprehend the man lurking in the shadows. He’s likely eavesdropping!”


    Alyssa’s pupils constricted. With a cold gaze, she said, “We were talking about corporate secrets


    earlier. It would be bad if the Schmidt family heard about our conversation!”


    Jasper nodded coolly. At lightning speed, he ran toward where the mystery person went.


    In a few agile movements and his eagle eyes, he soon caught up with


    the said man!


    “Stop right there! Don’t make me strike you.”


    The man had his back against him. He was bending forward and breathing heavily. It was obvious that


    he wasn’t in optimal physical


    condition.


    Jasper raised his brow. He thought that the figure looked extremely familiar.


    “You are…”


    “Mr. Beckett.”


    The man turned around very slowly.


    Under the moonlight, Jasper caught a good nce at his badly wounded face. Jasper’s eyes widened


    in shock.


    “Sean?”


    By this time, Alyssa had also rushed over.


    They noticed that Sean’s suit was torn and covered in dirt. His handsome face was covered in bruises.


    His left eye, in particr, was swollen purple-ck. They could no longer see his eye. It was just a


    discolored mess!


    “Sean!” Alyssa ran to the front of Sean frantically. She ced her shaking hands on his shoulders, and


    her voice had turned croaky.” What happened? What in the world happened? Who beat you up?”


    Sean clenched his teeth and turned away from her, feeling humiliated.


    He didn’t want her to see the bad shape that he was in, but there was


    nowhere to run to now.


    “Tell me, Sean! You’d better spill!” Alyssa shouted while she shook his already-wounded body hard.


    She was so agitated that her eyes had turned red.


    “Lyse! Calm down a little!” Jasper clutched her around her waist from behind. He held her tight and


    said, “Sean is injured. You’ll hurt him even more this way!”


    Alyssa’s chest was tight and stuffy. She took a few deep breaths, yet it was still difficult to settle herself


    down.


    “Sean, are you still wanting to hide things, even at this juncture?”


    Jasper was still hugging Alyssa tight. She was shaking like a leaf from her fury.


    In a low voice, Jasper encouraged Sean, “Do you think you are being considerate of Lyse by hiding it


    from her? You are only making her


    “Miss… Could you… stop Taty’s marriage to David?”


    Sean couldn’t hold himself back anymore. Tears began rolling down


    his cheeks. “I can do anything you want


    from being wedded to David!”


    As long as you stop Taty


    Alyssa had an epiphany. Her eyes were bloodshot. “The ones who beat you up… Were they people


    from the Schmidt Group?”


    Subconsciously, Jasper tightened his fists. He had the same realization, too!