Mag-log inBitter 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
Alyssa felt a wave of nausea just imagining Justin's hypocritical smile. "A normal person could never, under any circumstances, understand the mind of a psychopath."Jasper turned to look at Alyssa, gazing deeply at her sharp, delicate profile. "Even though Justin is ruthless and unhinged, he is meticulous and rarely leaves a trace. Otherwise, he couldn't have maintained his facade for so many years while engaging in so many filthy, illegal operations without us noticing."So, while Justin might have been the one who murdered Sheryl, he wasn't the one who disposed of her body. Whoever handled that part was careless and left a mess behind."Alyssa's eyes locked with Jasper's. "I wouldn't be surprised if it was his secretary, Eden Huber. He's the only one left to do Justin's dirty work."Jasper nodded gravely in agreement. "If Eden really was involved, he could become the key witness to bring Justin down.""The entire bureau is focused on this case. I'll update you all as soon as
"Who did you say?" Jasper, Jonah, and Julien exclaimed in unison, their shock mirrored perfectly across their faces. A realization struck Jasper almost instantly. It had been ages since he last saw Sheryl. That woman had once clung to Justin's side like a shadow, yet she hadn't made a single appearance since Justin's arrest. He had assumed Sheryl was away handling some illicit business for him. He never imagined she was actually dead."Oh my goodness… That woman was vicious, but how could she just end up dead out of nowhere?" Julien shuddered, a chill crawling down his spine. Jonah wrapped his arms around Julien, rubbing away the goosebumps that had formed on his skin. "Cyrus, has the forensic pathologist found anything conclusive yet? What was her cause of death?""The autopsy is still underway, so there are no definitive results yet," Cyrus answered. "However, when we found her… her head was missing.""What the hell…" Julien muttered, shrinking back into Jonah's embrace. "
Lauren remembered being aroused by the bumpy ride on Landon's erection. She scratched Landon on his back in the heat of the moment, leaving behind red marks."Which dress should we pick?" Landon, carrying Lauren in his arms, stood in front of the massive wardrobe. He planted moist kisses on her flush
Jasper gently held Alyssa's chin as he kissed her on the lips, smudging her lipstick. He traced her lips with his, as he relished in her loveliness.After reveling in a passionate kiss, they parted right before flames of desire further consumed them. Staring at her flushed cheeks and moist lips, he s
Jasper and Alyssa arrived at the abandoned factory just as Landon did.Landon stepped out of the car, his complexion pallid, his eyes emanating a chilling intensity. In the glow of the car's headlights, a menacing glint flickered in his gaze. "Where's Lauren? Does anyone have any updates?" Landon's e
"Hi, Landon. Hi, Uncle Preston." Zoe stopped right in front of them. A sweet smile came across her face. She was pretending to be nice. "Oh, hey, Zoe! Are you feeling better?" Preston asked, pretending to be concerned. "I'm much better. Thanks for asking, Uncle Preston." "That's good to hear. You're







