Xavier gaped at Jasper, who threw his manners out of the window and gobbled up the food like a farm


    animal. For a moment, Jasper looked just like Landon.


    "See, Mr. Beckett, Madam cares about you a lot. She prepared lunch for you because she knew you''d


    skip meals when you are busy." Xavier couldn''t hold back from boasting and groveling. "You''re lucky to


    have her as your wife!"


    "Too bad she wasn''t the one who delivered lunch to me." Jasper took a sip of water to help with his


    digestion after wolfing down lunch. He appeared really hungry.


    If Alyssa delivered lunch to him, he thought he might have a chance to satisfy his other desires. The


    mere thought of it put a grin on his face.


    "Madam had always delivered food to you in the past, including desserts. You were the one who


    banned her froming in," Xavier taunted with a smirk.


    Xavier''s remark sent a stabbing pain through Jasper''s chest—a lump formed in his throat.


    At that time, Xavier''s phone rang. Seeing that it was a call from Tsulu, he immediately answered it. He


    listened for a while, and his face fell.


    Turning to Jasper, he gasped, "Mr. Beckett, there is some bad news from the hospital in Tsulu! Three of


    the residents, injured in the Schmidt Group''s forced demolition, died in the hospitalst night."


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    "They died?" Frowning, Jasper looked doubtful. "I thought they were out of critical condition. Why did


    three of them pass away without warning?"


    "Since there are three deaths, the incident is now ssified as a major public safety incident. Whoever


    is in charge of the demolition might have to serve jail time in Tsulu," Xavier analyzed.


    Jasper''s phone rang at that moment. It was a call from Alyssa. She informed him, "Jasper, the Tsulu


    authority reported deaths from the forced demolition by the Schmidts."


    "Have you heard about it too?" The look in Jasper''s eyes hardened. "It''s too much of a coincidence for


    the deaths to happen at this time."


    Alyssa''s tone grew serious. "The residents were fine and out of critical condition, but three of them died


    mysteriously in the hospital. Someone must have secretly taken their lives.


    "Jameson Schmidt is the only logical suspect because he''s capable of secretly carrying out operations


    in Tsulu. Besides, he has a motive of creating trouble for the Schmidt Group to destroy Josh."


    Jasper shared the same thoughts as Alyssa. After some contemtion, it became evident that Josh


    was the primary casualty in the course of events. All Jameson needed to do was force Victor into a


    corner. Left without a choice, Victor would then appoint the former as the heir of the Schmidt Group.


    "Doing so will deal a huge blow to the Schmidt Group. Is Jameson Schmidt willing to make such a huge


    sacrifice?" Jasper questioned with a deep, inquisitive frown.


    "Don''t forget how he got rid of David and Daisy. Remember how he imed to love me but acted


    against Jonah and Miley? You can tell that Jameson is a selfish and insane man who''d do anything for


    his own gain." She let out a heavy sigh.


    Then, in a trembling voice, she added, "Jasper, I''m afraid there will be a coup in the Schmidt Group. I


    cannot foresee what Jamiper would do to us once he''s in power. We need to always be on our guard


    and ready to fight at any time."


    Jasper''s eyes sparkled passionately. He dered with affection, "Lyse, there''s nothing to fear. I''ll take


    on the challenges as theye and protect you at all costs. I will not let anyoney a finger on you."


    Xavier admired the love shared between the couple.