Time passed in the blink of an eye. It was already the weekend.


    Tonight at Schmidt Manor, the massive fountain in the central courtyard was turned on again, and the


    hall was adorned with flowers. The whole ce looked grand and luxurious, like an opulent pce.


    Guests gathered in the main hall. Many well-dressed individuals clinked sses together, creating a


    lively atmosphere.


    Since Daisy''s heavy sentence and David''s tragic death in prison, the entire Schmidt family had been


    plunged into an unprecedented crisis. This was exacerbated by a series of business mistakes that led


    to a sharp drop in Schmidt Group''s stock prices.


    Since then, a heavy atmosphere had been lingering. It had been a long time since they had such a


    morous asion.


    Victor, apanied by Josh and rissa, mingled among the guests, enjoying the praise and ttery


    that hadn''t been heard in a long time. Victor was particrly pleased.


    "Look! The dress Madam rissa is wearing is designed by Ms. Emerson, right?"


    "It certainly is! Ms. Emerson''s design style is very distinct. It''s really beautiful."


    "It''s true that clothes make the man. That woman used to be nothing but a background figure next to


    Josh, but she''s actually shining tonight."


    Hearing the ttering praises from all directions, Josh held his head high. With his wife being praised,


    his face lit up with pride, and he felt even more gratified inside.


    "ire, you''re really making me proud tonight."


    As Josh caressed rissa''s delicate hand, he leaned close to her ear and chuckled. "You''ll get your


    reward when we get back."


    rissa forced back her disgust and put on a coquettish smile.


    "Where''s Jimmy?"


    Frowning, Victor looked around. "Why is he missing at such an important moment?"


    "I heard from Jameson''s secretary that he went to greet a distinguished guest," rissa replied beside


    him.


    "Hah, is that ''distinguished guest'' Alyssa?" Josh sneered. His face was full of disdain.


    Without a word, rissa lowered her eyes.


    Victor''s face darkened slightly, feeling disgruntled. "I''ve heard that Winston has allowed Jasper to stay


    at the Taylor family''s Heightsnew Vi. He''s been staying there for a long time now.


    "And it''s rumored that the Taylors havepletely epted him. Remarrying Alyssa is only a matter of


    time. Why can''t Jimmy just give up on that bitch? How much longer is he going to be stubborn?"


    At this moment, his secretary hurried over. "Mr. Victor, Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett have arrived."


    Victor''s and Josh''s expressions suddenly changed. They looked as if they were mirrors of each other,


    and they were equally ugly.


    They had indeed sent an invitation to the Beckett family, but it was intended for Javier.


    They didn''t expect that Javier couldn''t make it and sent this "Double Trouble" instead.


    Outside the manor, a top-ss luxury car stopped in the middle of the gate.


    Jasper, dressed in a ck suit, was the first to get out. With his strikingly handsome features and tall


    stature, he exuded a strong charm. Just standing there drew the attention of the guests.


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    And yet, this dignified scion only yed the role of an escort.


    At this moment, a slender and fair hand reached out from the car.


    Jasper smiled gently as he tenderly took Alyssa''s hand, leading her gracefully as she stepped out of


    the car.


    Tonight, Alyssa wore a simple yet elegant off-the-shoulder fishtail white dress, entuating her mature


    and enchanting figure.


    "Lyse, are you cold?" Jasper whispered low in her ear.


    His hand climbed up her slim waist, gently pinching the soft flesh that made him unable to resist.


    "I''m fine. We''ll be inside in just a few steps." Alyssa met his sparkling eyes with a smile as he held her.


    The handsome man and beautiful woman were a natural pair, drawing everyone''s attention wherever


    they went.