LOGINThe 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
Bitter regret began to take root in Jasper's heart. He was the one who had brought these hardships into Alyssa's life. She should have grown up cherished and adored by her father and older brothers. Instead, because of him, she had tasted nothing but misery and witnessed the darkest depths of human nature. If only she had never met him. But would he truly be willing to miss out on such a legendary romance as theirs? Could he ever resign himself to that?No. He couldn't bear to lose her. He was utterly, hopelessly in love with her. Eden sneered. "Truth be told, I knew a day like this would come ever since I started working for Justin. I just never expected this day to arrive so soon."He buried his face in his hands, his shoulders shaking in a sound that was half-sob, half-laugh. His composure was unraveling. "Mr. Huber, I've looked into your background," Jasper said. His gaze was steady, his voice entirely composed. "You come from a family of academics and graduated from
Meanwhile, Seaview Manor was shrouded in an eerie, oppressive darkness. The Beckett family, once a prominent plutocratic dynasty whose members stood distinguished in the public eye with unmatched glory, had completely fractured in just two years. It was truly a tragic downfall.In the wee hours of the morning, with not a soul around, Seaview Manor resembled an abandoned fortress. A dark figure slipped stealthily through the back door, heading straight for Justin's room. Knowing the passcode, he gained entry and tiptoed inside. Flashlight in hand, he began frantically searching the room for any valuables he could find. Justin was so wealthy that money meant nothing to him. Having followed Justin for so long, the intruder knew he never bothered to lock his jewelry or antiques away in a safe, unlike other billionaires. Instead, he displayed them ostentatiously throughout his residence.To Justin, multi-million-dollar items were commonplace trinkets; he didn't care for them at al
Justin's dark eyes widened abruptly. His chest tightened, as though thick vines coiled around his insides, constricting until even breathing felt impossible. Theron, utterly bewildered, erupted in rage. "Liana Gardner? Who is she? What does Mr. Beckett have to do with her?""It doesn't matter if you don't know her," Cyrus shot back, his tone cutting. "What matters is that Mr. Beckett does. In fact, I'm certain you knew all along that Sheryl and Liana were the same person."Justin paused for a few seconds before forcing composure back onto his face. With a smile, he met Cyrus' gaze. "What are you trying to say?" "Sheryl was your assistant and private physician. The two of you were always inseparable, from your time in Mosgravia to your days in Solana City. Yet, despite her sudden disappearance, you don't seem the least bit worried, Mr. Beckett."Justin crossed his legs, his demeanor completely at ease. "She requested an extended leave of absence to go on a vacation and unwind, an
Jasper's brows knitted together. "A badge with the letter 'K' engraved on it? What does that mean?""Have you heard of Kings' Club in Mosgravia?" Cyrus asked. Jasper froze. Silence hung for a few seconds before realization struck. "Isn't that the club for overseas tycoons? The one that made headlines for inhumane and illegal trades? Its members are powerful figures from across the globe—foreign royalty, even Mosgravia's military chief is rumored to be among them.""That's right," Cyrus confirmed. "From what I found online, only high-ranking members carry this badge. Lower-tier members use poker cards as proof of identity. To reach the innermost circle, one must be recommended by a high-ranking member. At least, that's what the information suggests. I can't say for sure how accurate it is."He then added, "Oh, wait. There is one other way to enter the innermost circle—through the resignation or death of an original high-ranking member. In that event, the person they recommended aut
After Alyssa's verbal attacks, Betty hid behind Sophia cowardly without any thoughts of causing trouble, seeing that Simon had been defeated.Alyssa went over to Newton and clasped his bony hand with worry, looking closer to him than Betty ever did. "Grandpa! Why did you call me over at this hour? Ar
Betty gripped her arm, which now sported a light bruise, and followed her mother into the venue away from the crowd. Even though her mother had successfully won her father over all those years ago, Betty had never seen her more than a prudish, unruly woman who could never make it to the same level a
Sophia and Betty were in the study. Javier would never ask Newton to join. In his eyes, Newton was on Jasper's side.Javier had firmly positioned himself in the opposite camp from his father. Ever since the tragic loss of Anne Bartley, Jasper's mother, who had taken her own life, there was nothing le
Crater Mountain was where Alyssa had first met Jasper 13 years ago. It was where Jasper had saved her life."Elijah, you say?" Alyssa asked excitedly upon hearing her friend's name."Yes, Mr. Elijah is retiring next month, so this month is his last. He'll be going home to his hometown after I take ove







