Ezzo blinked in surprise. “Gosh, that’s some wonderful news! Congrattions to the both of you, Javier


    and Jasper.”


    “Are you kidding me?” Jasper addressed Javier with clenched fists.


    Consumed by rage and panic, Jasper’s eyes looked bloodshot. He acted like a beast who wanted to


    break free. “Everyone knows that I’m in love with Alyssa Taylor. Are you seriously asking me to marry


    Zoe


    Harper?


    “I have no idea what deal you struck with the Harpers under the table, but I’ll make it clear now. Even if


    you threaten me with your life, I will never marry Zoe Harper!”


    The guests were astonished by Jasper’s outburst. Even the Jesseltons, who had seen their fair share


    of conflicts, were taken aback by Jasper’s overt confrontation.


    Zeke, who had never taken Jasper seriously, admired Jaspe courage in speaking up against his father


    in front of the high guests. He muttered under his breath, “That’s some cool shit.”


    “Oh, my God! What did Jasper just say? Did I mishear? That’s son breaking news!”


    “The battle between father and son is about to unfold!”


    “If I were Javier Beckett, I would be having a stroke right now. His son just made it clear that he doesn’t


    care if Javier dies. Nothing will stop him from dating Alyssa Taylor! It seems Alyssa means more to him


    than his dad.”


    Alyssa nced at Jasper through tears, feeling touched by the man. No one else could attract her


    other than Jasper.


    The guests began to pass judgment on the Harpers.


    “What’s going on? Jasper Beckett seems to be out of it. It feels like his dad is selling him out.”


    “I agree. Forcing the breakup of a loving couple is just not right.”


    “The Harpers are even more wretched. How could they force Zoe Harper upon Jasper Beckett when


    they knew he was dating Alyssa Taylor? They’re only making things difficult for both families. I wouldn’t


    have agreed to it if I were Zoe Harper. It’s so sickening.”


    “Zoe Harper has no shame. Why else would she have pped herself to frame Alyssa? I bet she’s over


    the moon now.”


    Zoe’s face reddened when she overheard the discussions about her. Cornelius was equally


    embarrassed, his face a shade of beetroot red.


    Before this, he was aware of the risks that woulde with an


    arranged marriage. Even if Javier agreed to it, Jasper might openly protest against it.


    However, he took the gamble, thinking Jasper wouldn’t protes


    front of all the guests out of consideration for Javier’s reputatio Even if Jasper opposed the marriage,


    he’d wait until the event’s el confront his father.


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    By then, it would be toote for Jasper to retract his words after the engagement news broke, or he’d


    risk his reputation. If Jasper insisted, the Harpers would bribe the media to tarnish Jasper’s image.


    No one from the Beckett family-not even Newton-would protest against the marriage, as they’d have to


    protect Jasper’s reputation. s, the Harpers underestimated the depths of Jasper’s love. He was


    determined and courageous in defending his right to happiness.


    “A marriage is no child’s y!” Javier took a step forward, looking up


    weaken Javier’s authority. He barked. “You have no say in this matter!”


    Lowering his voice, he red at Jasper “Even if you refuse to marry Zoe Harper, I’ll never agree to you


    marrying Alyssa Taylor ”


    “I will marry her and only her,” Jasper dered, raising his voice for all


    to hear


    A tear rolled down Alyssa’s cheek. Unable to hold back, she


    approached Jasper. At that moment. Winston reached out to pull her back