All eyes turned toward the door.


    Dressed sharply in a suit, Jameson appeared in everyone''s view while pushing a frail woman in a


    wheelchair.


    "Lyse, who''s thatdy in the wheelchair?" Jasper looked puzzled.


    "It''s Victor''s wife, Jameson''s mother." Alyssa''s expression darkened as she nced at Lily.


    Jasper narrowed his eyes. He vaguely recalled seeing Jameson''s mother once at L''s birthday party.


    At that time, under Jameson''s careful styling, Lily appeared elegant despite her illness. She exuded a


    remarkable presence, just like an upper-ssdy.


    However, this time, her condition was noticeably worse than before, with graying hair and sunken


    cheeks.


    Although the banquet hall wasn''t cold, she needed to wrap herself in a nket. She looked


    ufortable under the scrutiny of strangers.


    Victor and Josh paled with shock—especially Victor. He stared from a distance at his long-neglected


    wife, and his eyes gradually reddened with simmering resentment.


    He knew full well what Jameson was up to. Now that he was doing well in the Schmidt family, he would


    undoubtedly prioritize making amends to his motherpensating her for the years of suffering and


    indignity she endured.


    However, betrayal was a betrayal.


    Lily had nailed him to the pir of shame for a lifetime, and nothing could change that. And now,


    Jameson was openly parading her around. He was obviously testing Victor''s limits and rubbing salt in


    his wounds.


    It also illustrated one thing very clearly—despite Jameson''s efforts to please Victor, he was not truly


    aligned with him. He had his own agenda.


    "Dad, Jimmy is selfish and rude!"


    Josh gritted his teeth as he stared at Jameson and Lily. "Why did Jimmy bring that crazy woman here?


    Is he trying to make us aughingstock?"


    "That matter was finally put to rest, but that woman''s appearance will only bring it all back to light.


    Jimmy always talks about respecting you, but he doesn''t care about you at all! He''s just cunning!


    You''ve loved him for nothing!"


    Victor''s expression grew even darker upon hearing this.


    Meanwhile, the surrounding guests gazed at Lily in astonishment as they gossiped.


    "Is that the infamous Mrs. Schmidt? My goodness. What has be of her? She doesn''t look like an


    upper-ssdy at all. Just a weak, old woman."


    "She seems to be mentally ill."


    "I heard she was abandoned by the Schmidt family in Kontina for many years, left to fend for herself.


    Can you me her for having mental issues?"


    "They were married, after all. Mr. Victor is really ruthless."


    "J-Jimmy." Trembling, Lily tugged at Jameson''s shirt. "I don''t like these kinds of gatherings. Can we go


    home, please?"


    "Mom, I''m here with you. Don''t be afraid," Jameson whispered in her ear. "Not only do you have me,


    but Lyse is here too. Look."


    Following his intense gaze, Lily suddenly spotted Alyssa standing gracefully nearby.


    A smile of joy spread across her hollow face, and her eyes lit up. She suddenly shouted, "Lyse! Lyse!"


    All eyes instantly converged on Alyssa.


    Upon seeing Jameson pushing Lily toward her, Alyssa couldn''t help but hold her breath, yet she


    maintained a polite and graceful smile.


    "Mrs. Schmidt, it''s been a while. How have you been?"


    Jasper''s hand on Alyssa''s waist was tense. He stared fixedly at Jameson, restraining his surging anger.


    As Jameson adjusted his sses, their eyes met, and a hint of mockery shed in Jameson''s eyes.


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    "Lyse, I missed you so much."


    Lily, already emotionally unstable due to her surroundings, now saw Alyssa as a lifeline. She grabbed


    Alyssa''s hand tightly and held it in her hands.


    "Have you been busytely? Why haven''t I seen you visiting Jimmy? Are you two on bad terms? Did


    Jimmy upset you? Lyse, don''t be mad at him. You''re really important to him."


    The surrounding discussions grew even louder with her words.


    Although Lily''s words were innocent, they carried a different meaning to those who heard them.


    "Why does it sound like Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Jameson have some history?"


    "Could Ms. Alyssa''s ex be Mr. Jameson? Haha! This trip is worthwhile. We get to witness a drama."


    "What about Mr. Beckett? Did he date Ms. Alyssa after or during her rtionship with Mr. Jameson?"


    "Ms. Alyssa certainly has a knack for men. The heirs in Sna City are all under her thumb. With Mr.


    Landon included, they could y a four-yer game."


    The gossip spread and became increasingly malicious.


    Alyssa remained indifferent. Being content and happy with what she had, she was immune to


    negativity, so she treated their words as mere noise.


    However, Jasper couldn''t stand it any longer. His eyes shed with hostility as his chilling gaze swept


    over those gossipers.


    Suddenly, a clear and angry voice rang out.


    "Don''t say that about Alyssa! Alyssa only loves Jasper and has only been with him! None of you know


    Alyssa. What right do you have to say such things about her?"