LOGINIn an instant, Alyssa's heart leaped into her throat. She forced herself to stay composed beneath Damien's piercing gaze. "What? Nothing's wrong. I'm fine," she replied, her voice steady but thin. Damien's eyes softened with concern. "I've been watching you since dinner. You looked pale then, and now you're even paler. You look… anemic."His voice dropped, warm and probing. "Tell me—what's going on? Did something happen?" "No, not at all. I'm just exhausted. Winston handed me KS Group—a massive corporation—to manage. I'm not a superwoman. Of course I struggle sometimes."Alyssa pouted as she grumbled, "Winston just had too much drive when he was young. Why did he have to build such a sprawling empire? I'm working myself to death trying to keep it afloat!"Damien sighed helplessly. "I don't know much about business, but Jasper could help. He's experienced."Alyssa's eyes welled, her voice catching. "Jasper has already done more than enough. I can manage on my own. I don't want
Alyssa hung up abruptly, saying nothing else. She stared at the darkened screen, her chest heaving as her breathing turned ragged. It took her several long moments to regain her composure. Should she meet Justin?The safest path was clearly to decline, avoiding all risks and potential traps. However, that wasn't in her nature. Feigning ignorance while Justin was free felt like cowardice. Now that he had been bailed out, his influence, his darkness, and his psychosis were unpredictable variables. As long as he was alive, he would continue to rise from the ashes. She remembered his uncle, Zachary, who had been sentenced to death for murder only to have his sentence commuted to life imprisonment after providing proof of psychosis. With "expert guidance", he had operated from behind bars for years, using a scapegoat to serve his time while he remained free.Though the legal system had evolved, Justin was more than capable of exploiting similar loopholes to evade justice while on medi
Alyssa received the notification during a board meeting at KS Group's headquarters. As she read the news that Justin had been granted medical furlough, she slammed her hand against the table and surged to her feet, her eyes burning with fury. The board members, caught off guard by her sudden outburst, held their breath, terrified to make a sound. "We're done for today," Alyssa said, her voice sharp. "Meeting dismissed."With that, she stormed out of the conference room, her expression frigid. Once inside her office, she began to pace, the frustration evident as a thin sheen of sweat formed on her forehead. "What happened? Why was that devil released?" Sean's eyes were bloodshot with rage. Through gritted teeth, he said, "I've heard the details. Justin's attorney submitted a comprehensive diagnostic report claiming he suffers from severe psychosis. They've even produced medical records suggesting a hereditary history on his mother's side."Alyssa's hands shook so violently tha
Jasper had just emerged from the conference room after a grueling evening meeting with the Beckett Group when his phone rang with a call from Cyrus. "Jasper, I have bad news," Cyrus said, his voice heavy. "The higher-ups signed off on the paperwork. Justin has been released on bail.""What?" Jasper's heart sank. "How is that possible? What exactly happened?" "His attorney handed new evidence over to the police, proving he suffers from severe psychosis. Apparently, it runs in the family—both his mother and his uncle have the same diagnosis. To make matters worse, they had a paper trail of detailed medical records and an official psychiatric evaluation report to back it up!"Furious, Cyrus cursed, "Damn it, that freaking bastard! I never imagined his psychosis would become his lifeline. I've already contacted the forensics team. Justin's currently out on medical furlough, but he can't run—he's still under strict police surveillance. "I want to see how long he can keep up this psy
The next morning, Jasper contacted Cyrus before taking Eden to the police station to turn himself in. The moment the cold, metal handcuffs snapped around his wrists, Eden's shoulders finally dropped. He smiled, looking as though a massive weight had been lifted from his chest. He turned and gave Jasper a firm, respectful nod. "Thank you, Mr. Beckett."Jasper simply returned a slight, solemn nod, watching him go without a word. Once Eden was escorted into the interrogation room, Cyrus hurried over to Jasper, clapping a heavy hand onto his shoulder. "Thanks for your hard work, Jasper. Justin's secretary's statement gives us concrete evidence. That bastard won't be able to play any more games. This time, we're definitely convicting him."The corners of Jasper's lips lifted slightly, a gentle warmth touching his eyes. "I didn't do much. It was Lyse. She trapped Mr. Huber at Seaview Manor last night, keeping him entirely under her control. She's the smart one here."Cyrus couldn't
That night, Xavier set up a video camera in front of Eden, recording his full confession while Alyssa and Jasper supervised the entire process. On camera, Eden broke down in tears, repenting for everything he had done while working under Justin. He owned up to every crime, weeping and pleading for leniency. Alyssa had insisted on this as a safety measure. If Eden unexpectedly changed his story at the police station the next day, this recording would serve as concrete, undeniable proof, leaving him with absolutely no room to back out.Afterward, Eden was confined to a room. Though he was provided with food and drinks, he remained under the relentless vigilance of Xavier and several bodyguards. They were there not just to ensure he didn't escape, but to prevent him from taking his own life out of desperation. Once again, Jasper found himself in awe of Alyssa's meticulous, calculated precision. By midnight, the two stood side by side on the balcony of what had once been their bed
Jameson's eyes finally lit up in anticipation. He ordered, "Let her in.""Sure, Mr. Schmidt!" Then, Carl left the room. Soon, the silence was broken by the sound of clicking heels."Jimmy," Amber Altman called out to him tenderly as she strutted over. He squinted at her with a grin, like he was admiri
Alyssa's attention was immediately drawn to a beautiful ebony box on the coffee table. Her expertise in antique collections allowed her to discern that the box contained something truly rare."What a lovely box …" She gasped and stared at it."Don't just admire the box. You should see what's inside."
"Lauren! Why are you here?" Alyssa pinched Lauren's soft cheeks and smiled widely.Lauren pressed her lips shyly and hugged her teddy bear tight. "Alyssa, I missed you … and Jasper. I came because I wanted to see you."A pleased grin spread across Jasper's face upon hearing Lauren's words.However, Aly
Zoe had tested Landon's boundaries with her audacious demeanor and shameless laughter, leaving him incredulous that she was his sister. When had Zoe transformed into this woman? He had doted on her since childhood, but she had gradually veered down the wrong path.He screamed at her in a fit of hyste







