Alyssa burst outughing. She put the apron over Jasper''s neck and then tied it around his waist.


    "Well, I have to say that L has been feeding my dad well all these years. He has be an


    extremely picky gourmand."


    Jasper gulped, then took a deep breath.


    "But don''t you worry. I will be here to guide you. You just have to follow my instructions, and you won''t


    be too far off."


    Tenderness filled Jasper''s eyes. He pulled Alyssa in for an embrace and nted a loving kiss on her


    forehead. "Yes, ma''am!"


    "No! You''ve got the sequence wrong! You should''ve put the meat in first! "


    "Oh, no! That''s too much vinegar!"


    "Oh, my! It''s burning! You''ve got to flip it!"


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    Jasper and Alyssa were making a racket in the kitchen, giving the impression that they were creating


    chaos.


    Initially, Winston sat in the living room with his eyes shut and resting. When he heard themotion,


    he couldn''t help but peer at the kitchen.


    The kitchen on the ground floor of the manor had an open concept. Although it was a short distance


    from the living room, Winston could still get a look at the situation there.


    Jasper''s movements were hectic. Alyssa was giving him instructions by the side. She''d even give him a


    cheeky bump with her butt or flick his forehead from time to time.


    Jasper showed no sign of losing his patience at all. Not only that, he kept looking at Alyssa and smiling


    from ear to ear.


    He looked so much like a fool.


    Winston couldn''t understand what Alyssa saw in him.


    Even though Winston''s expression still overflowed with resentment, the look in his eyes had gradually


    be softer. He couldn''t turn his eyes away from the pair of lovers.


    All of a sudden, a phrase came to mind—life''s simple pleasures.


    This sort of rxed environment and simple joys were what he had always been chasing after.


    "Look at Ms Alyssa Mr Taylor She looks so happy It''s been a while since you''ve seen her smile like


    that, right?" Neil stood beside him. A warm smile spread across his face.


    Winston harrumphed. He mumbled angrily, "How did an outstanding man like myself end up with such


    a hopeless romantic like her? She will be miserable in the future!"


    Neil smiled and urged, "Let her be a hopeless romantic. Ms. Alyssa is stunning and intelligent. There is


    nothing that she can''t get. This is tens of billions of assets. She wouldn''t be able to spend it all even if


    she threw money off the roof of KS Group''s building.


    "Since she wants to date him, why don''t you just let her be? Moreover, who would dare to slight the


    Taylor family?


    "Other than that, Mr. Beckett is quite a decent person. After scrutinizing him for a while, I realized that


    his looks and family background matched Ms. Alyssa''s, not to mention his professional capabilities.


    "Most importantly, he is an upright and kind person. Out of all the people in his generation, he can be


    considered as one of the outstanding ones."


    Winston furrowed his thick brows. He looked up at Neil with a doubtful look in his eyes. "What''s wrong


    with you today? Did he bribe you? Why are you speaking up for him?"


    Neil chuckled helplessly. "I was just sharing my observations."


    Winston looked away unhappily. He continued sitting there, sulking.


    "Mr. Taylor, you chose to stay for a meal tonight because you missed Ms. Alyssa. Am I right?"


    Neil leaned forward and noticed a hint of loneliness in Winston''s darkened eyes. He couldn''t help but


    feel for him.


    "Ms. Alyssa has been in hiding, so you were extremely worried. You''ve finally got to see her and can''t


    bear to part with her so quickly."


    That was why such a proud man like Winston decided to get off his high horse and chose to stay for


    dinner.


    "You are as stubborn as a mule. If only you could just express your love for Ms. Alyssa more directly,


    there wouldn''t be anything that you wouldn''t be able to solve."


    Winston pursed his lips. He lowered his eyes and kept quiet.


    After a while, he suddenly asked, "Have I been that terrible, Neil?


    "Previously, I kept trying to push Lyse to be together with Jameson. That was because she was still


    young and didn''t understand the essence of marriage. Compatibility is far more important than feelings.


    "Jameson is more considerate than Jasper. He is also better than Jasper at coaxing Lyse. For now, she


    may not feel like there is anything wrong with being with that blockhead.


    "However, marriage means spending decades of her life with that person. The cruel side of marriage


    will emerge after the passion dies down.


    "Would she be able to take it when that timees? Is she certain that she will not regret it? I only


    wish for Lyse to keep her options open and consider others. Is there anything wrong with that?"


    Neil listened to him patiently. He pondered before replying earnestly, "Every parent wants what''s best


    for their child. You do have the right intentions. That being said, I do have a different perspective on


    one of the things you said.


    "You said that feelings are not as important aspatibility. But I feel that character is far more


    important thanpatibility.


    "I am not very familiar with Mr. Jameson, so it is not my ce toment. One thing I will say, though,


    is that he was the one who intentionally revealed Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett''s whereabouts to you.


    You should very well know what his motives were.


    "Since he fancies Ms. Alyssa, he shouldpete fair and square with Mr. Beckett. Instead, he used


    you to pressure Mr. Beckett. I think that that was not a very honorable thing to do."


    Winston was very taken aback upon hearing those words.