Alyssa held her breath. "Jonah, what do you mean by that?"


    "Look at the condition of Dad''s health right now. He is unable to continue managing KS Group. On top


    of that, this sort of public controversy happened to me. It is no longer appropriate for me to continue as


    president."


    Jasper''s chest tightened. "You didn''tmit any crimes nor harmed anyone. Why do you say that it''s


    no longer appropriate?"


    "My presence will be a hazard to the corporation."


    Jonah''s eyes were vacant, betraying no hint of emotion. "As long as I remain in this position, the public


    will be reminded of those photographs whenever they see me in the future. They will not think of


    anything else. They will only be reminded of the fact that KS Group''s president is a homosexual.


    "I don''t mind putting my image aside and bing aughingstock. However, I cannot do that to KS


    Group."


    "Are you resigning, Jonah? You''re not going to remain president?" Alyssa asked with a tremor in her


    voice. She was shocked and frantic.


    Jonah smiled rxedly. "Yeah. I''ve discussed this with Dad. I''ve already made my intentions very clear


    to him.


    "Lyse, do you remember the day when you went home to see Dad? What did I say then? I said that you


    are the most suitable candidate for president and the most perfect sessor of KS Group. I don''t want


    you to feel like it''s a regretful thing. Truth be told, I''ve been waiting a long time for this day.


    "It has never been my ambition to be the president. All these years, I have been under a lot of


    pressure. I never had a chance to rx. Now that you''re finally taking over, I can live a life I want."


    "Jonah, I was just kidding. I do have ambitions. I''m someone who hungers to have a position, but..."


    The tip of Alyssa''s nose turned red. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she started choking on her tears.


    Jasper read her mind, and his heart ached for her. He wrapped his arms around her and held her in a


    secure embrace.


    "Oh, silly. You''re tearing up again."


    Jonahforted her immediately. "I am just tendering my resignation. Nothing is happening to me. You


    don''t have to react like that.


    "Moving forward, KS Group will be in your hands. Your wish to carry this responsibility is finallying


    true. I''m guessing that you''d even be smiling in your sleep, wouldn''t you?


    "The only thing is that you''d probably be very upied in the days toe. In some ways, it will affect


    the time that you and Jasper will get to spend together. That is something that I feel sorry about."


    "Don''t say that, Jonah."


    Jasper gave Alyssa a squeeze around her waist. His veins were throbbing, and his heart was


    pounding. "If spending time apart is a concern, I will marry Lyse as soon as possible.


    "After that, I will spend as much time as I can with her. I will cling to her every day. I''m just afraid that


    she''ll be sick and bored of me by then."


    Alyssa bit on her lip shyly. She leaned into his arms as she smiled sweetly.


    With a smile on his face, Jonah teased Jasper, "My sister is a strong, independent woman. What


    happens if she wishes to go out to work and for you to be the househusband?"


    "If you ask me, I''d rather cook for Lyse than work at the Beckett Group," answered Jasper without any


    hesitation.


    He looked at Alyssa with a fiery and sincere gaze. "Lyse just needs to be herself when we''re together.


    As for myself, I am happy just being by her side."


    Alyssa''s heart swelled with love. She buried her head in Jasper''s chest.


    "Lyse has garnered some experience at KS World Hotel in the past. Nevertheless, it still seems hasty


    for her to assume this position overnight. I would appreciate it if you could provide some guidance to


    her moving forward, Mr. Beckett," Jonah said in a serious tone.


    "You''re pulling my leg, Jonah, aren''t you?"


    Jasper couldn''t help butugh. "In the past, I have gone against Lyse multiple times in the business


    world. I lost to her every single time. I don''t think I''m in any position to be guiding her."


    Alyssa chimed in, "That was because you let me win."


    Jasper answered honestly, "I didn''t, really."


    Alyssa jabbed him on his side yfully. It hurt, but it also made his entire body tingle.


    "Anyway, I''m just relieved that Lyse has you by her side. Once Dad''s condition has stabilized, Julien


    and I will bring Dad to Mosgravia to get treated. We will be there for a while. I will leave the family and


    KS Group in your care."


    Jonah smiled slightly. "Feel free toe by anytime if you miss Dad, myself, or Jul."


    Alyssa and Jasper held each other''s hands. They nodded enthusiastically.


    Right at that moment, they heard the sound of footsteps approaching from behind them.


    Jonah was able to recognize the sound of those footsteps. He knew who it was. His heart skipped a


    beat.


    "Jul is here!"


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    Quick-wittedly, Alyssa pulled Jasper by the hand and dragged him away. "Have a good chat with


    Jonah. We''ll be taking our leave!"


    The moon was shining brightly in the night sky.