Jasper, standing with his back facing her, felt a thrill in his heart as a smile flashed across his lips.
However, he did not have the courage to face Alyssa.
Meanwhile, Jameson pursed his lips. A storm was brewing in his eyes.
Alyssa and Jasper might have divorced on bad terms, but he sensed the complicated feelings that lingered between the two.
âSince youâre already here, why donât you clear the air before you leave?â She took a step forward and stared at Jasperâs straight back. âDonât skulk around like a thief. Youâre going to give me nightmares.â
His Adamâs apple moved. He turned to her and said, word by word, âNothing. Iâve just been losing sleep these past few days.â
She frowned as she was puzzled by the relationship between his Belbanks trip and his insomnia. Was his insomnia related to her?
Speechless, she felt unfairly blamed for his troubles. She certainly hadnât caused him any problems!
âTake your sleeping pills if youâre having trouble sleeping. Coming to Belbanks wonât solve your problems.â
âItâs been resolved.â He cast a knowing glance at her. âI believe Iâll have a good nightâs sleep tonight.â
With that, he turned around and left.
She watched his slender figure and the black sports car vanish into the night before blurting out, âHeâs absolutely insane!â
Back in this car, Jasper was instantly hit by waves of exhaustion, ready to drop at any time. His eyes were even more bloodshot than when he had arrived at Heightsnew Villa.
He folded his arms on the steering wheel. His biceps were tense, accompanied by frustration and labored breathing.
He stared until Alyssa and Jameson entered the Heightnews Villa and closed the gates behind them. It jolted his heart.
Trembling, he dialed Xavierâs number.
âMr. Beckett, any orders?â
âLook into it.â
âHuh? Look into what?â Xavier was puzzled.
âThe relationship between the Taylors and the Schmidts. The relationship between Alyssa Taylor and Jameson Schmidt.â
He clenched his jaw. âAlyssa isnât one to fall in love easily. I do not believe in Jamesonâs description of their relationship.â
âRoger that! Iâll get to it right away!â Xavier sounded overjoyed. He even daringly added, âMadam wouldnât have left you if you had trusted her from the beginning. She wonât be dealing with those pests!â
âOne more word from you, and Iâll ship you off to Alethia!â
Xavier groaned, âPardon me, your royal highness! Itâs all my fault!â
Alyssa had caught news of Jasper standing in front of Heightsnew Villa. She had wanted to ignore his dramatic act and leave him suffering in the wind.
To her dismay, Jameson went out to meet with him. She couldnât let trouble brew and thus had to resolve the situation decisively.
The episode did not change the mood at the dinner. The event ended on a happy note.
Winston returned to his study with Neil and secretly called Jonah and Silas in for a meeting.
âDad, whatâs up?â Jonah questioned.
âHow much do you know about Lyse and Jameson? Tell me the truth.â Winston tidied his outfit and sat squarely on the couch.
The brothers exchanged glances. Silas immediately ratted out his brother, âDad, you have to ask Jonah. about this. I knew nothing about Lyse and Jameson showing up together!â
Jonah remained composed.
âJonah, what stage are they at?â