âGood morning, Mr. Hodgson and Mr. Javier.â
Jasperâs heart leaped into his throat when he realized who was speaking.
Sitting on the golf cart was none other than Alyssa herself!
His blood felt both warm and cold, and a sense of awe washed over him. This happened despite the humiliation he endured from her yesterday.
Yesterday felt more and more like a dream that never happened.
Everyone present was stunned. Betty was the first to cry out, âHow did you get in here?â
âThrough the front entrance? Iâm a VIP here.â Alyssa gave her a lazy sideâeye, making her anger go from zero to a hundred in a matter of seconds. Even Bettyâs cheeks flushed red with embarrassment.
After being humiliated by Alyssa that day, she couldnât even look at a pair of flats without getting PTSD.
Sophiaâs expression was one of being taken aback. Meanwhile, Minnie was enthralled by Alyssa.
Who was this beautiful young woman? She was just how she envisioned her daughterâinâlaw to be -elegant, beautiful, regal.
Sean exited the golf cart, helping Alyssa step out. She was dressed in a light blue polo shirt with a white cap atop her dark locks. She looked quite like the prime of her youth.
Jasperâs outfit just so happened to match hers, making it seem like a coupleâs outfit.
Jasper narrowed his eyes the slightest, unable to stop himself from praising how beautiful Alyssa looked.
âWhat a coincidence to meet you here, Ms. Alyssa,â Javier greeted warmly.
Alyssa clasped her hands behind her back, smiling. âOh, but itâs no coincidence, sir.â
âSorry?â
Jasperâs hand clenched slightly when he realized the implications of Alyssaâs demeanor. They had crossed paths enough for him to pick up on how she tended to get things done. It wouldnât be +15 BONOS She wasnât here by coincidence, which could only imply she had something big planned.
Could it beâ¦
âI heard you have main control over the project in Verdane Valley, Mr. Hodgson, and have been looking for a business partner to work with.â Alyssaâs smile was radiant and confident. âI am very interested in working with you on this, sir.â
Javier and Sophia were left gawking at her in sheer surprise.
Minnie was just as taken aback. She blinked blankly at Javier, then at Jasper.
Jasper gazed at Alyssa, his throat suddenly dry.
But she did not once look at him.
âMay I know who you are, Missâ¦?â Orlander asked.
Alyssa extended her hand. âItâs a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Hodgson. My nameâs Alyssa Taylor.â
Orlander was about to scoff that she was a nobody when Alyssa added, âDaughter of KS Groupâs President, Winston Taylor, of Belbanks.â