Alyssa was relieved that she wasn''t a fan of gay romance. Otherwise, she would have found herself


    constantly swooning over Jonah and Julien.


    "Anyway, I was shocked that Aidan Lovce would show up alone and behave in such a nasty


    manner," Jasper remarked.


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    He ced her on the couch, cradling her head in hisp and gently massaging her abdomen.


    The look in his eyes darkened when he recalled the confrontation just now. Fortunately, Alyssa hadn''t


    gotten bullied just now, or he didn''t know what he might do to Aidan.


    "He might be unruly, but I''m sure getting pped twice shook him up," Alyssa said, wrapping her arms


    around Jasper''s neck, her breath teasing his skin.


    She continued, "The Lovces'' arrogance stems from their recent sess in medical research.


    Hence, their business. They''re on the brink of a breakthrough in Parkinson''s treatment.


    "If they seed, Lovce Pharmaceuticals will dominate the market globally. The wealth they''ll


    umte is unimaginable."


    "That exins their attitude. They might start looking down not only on the Taylors but on all the


    esteemed familiesbined," Jasper remarked, shaking his head.


    "I understand them taking pride in their sess, but they shouldn''t get ahead of themselves." Jasper


    snickered. "The Beckett Group does not operate in the medical field, but it''smon knowledge that


    there are many obstacles in the road of developing a new drug.


    "Lovce Pharmaceuticals should rationally assess their capability in monopolizing the field."


    "There''s one more reason, and it''s because of Winston. Mandy stuck by Winston for years without any


    legal title. The Lovces must''ve exploited his guilt, sending Aidan to humiliate us." Alyssa pped her


    thigh in anger.


    She added, "I''m furious every time I picture Winston getting back to work before he''s fully recovered.


    We can''t do much if he refuses to take care of his health!"


    "Don''t worry, Lyse. He''s in good hands with Mr. Benton," Jasper reassured her, gently pinching her


    waist. "Why don''t you take a nap? We''ll pick up Winston from workter. How does that sound?"


    She kissed him on her lips, her eyes colored with joy and contentment.


    Back at the KS Group headquarters in Belbanks, Winston carried on with his work like usual, but he


    wasn''t fully himself. However, he had no choice but to show up to work to boost thepany''s morale.


    If the rumors weren''t squashed, his rivals would start nning a move against him.


    After performing his routine checks in the headquarters and attending a board meeting, Winston rushed


    back to rest in his office without bothering to take his lunch.


    He took off his jacket and slumped on the couch. Drenched in sweat, he felt utterly drained and


    depleted.


    "Mr. Winston, how are you feeling? Are you alright?" Neil hurried in with water and medicine for


    Winston.


    "Neil, I think my time is almost up," Winston remarked wryly.


    Neil felt sorry for him. "Stop saying so! This was your first time suffering from a stroke. If you take your


    medications on time and stick to the treatment, you''ll be back on your feet in no time.


    "People your age face health issues all the time. Just look at Cornelius Harper—he''s in and out of


    hospital all the time. From what I heard, Victor Schmidt has been suffering from heart issuestely and


    frequents the hospital.


    "Your peers might look fine and dandy on the surface, but they might not be as healthy as you. Don''t


    give up on yourself!"


    "How could youpare me with Cornelius Harper? That guy is ancient." Frowning, Winston snapped,


    "As for Victor Schmidt... Hmph! He reaps what he sows!"


    Neil shed a faint smile, offering noment on theparison.


    Winston sighed. "I''m not being paranoid. I really feel the toll on my health after waking up from this


    coma."