The secretary swiftly turned on the television and tuned it to the 3 oâclock news.
Jasper bristled, having flashbacks to the Verdane Valley project.
âWelcome to the 3 oâclock news, providing you with the most up-to-date afternoon updates.
âLast night, the renowned international actress Ada Kingsley made her entrance into Solana City, sparking immense enthusiasm among her fans.
âAccording to sources, her visit to the city is to honor her motherâs request, which was to have her wedding held here in Solana.
âThe Berenike Hotel and KS World Hotel in the city have engaged in a fierce competition, vying to be selected by Ada Kingsley as the venue for her wedding.
âAfter several days of intense rivalry, Madam Ada Kingsley has made her decision.â
Jasper couldnât keep his eyes off the screen.
âAt 3 oâclock news, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to KS World Hotel for their successful efforts in securing Ada Kingsleyâs endorsement and being chosen as the venue for her wedding!â
Something burst inside Jasperâs mind.
Meanwhile, Betty couldnât hide the look of glee on her face. The more the winds sailed against their favor now, the higher her chance of removing Jasper from his position.
The screen then displayed Ada, who had consented to an interview with the 3 oâclock news.
âWhile itâs true that both Berenike Hotel and KS World Hotel are formidable players in the industry, I opted for the latter based on personal preference, rather than any reputation-related factorsâ¦â
Javier couldnât take it anymore. He switched off the television and flung the remote forcefully onto his desk. âThereâs no use looking at the long run now. Weâve utterly lost!
âNot only have you lost the chance to host Ada Kingsleyâs wedding, but youâve gained attention far and wide for helping our enemy win this war. What do you have to say for yourself now?â
Jasper was about to speak up when Betty beat him to it. âBreathe, Dad. Donât overexert yourself.â
Betty had learned her motherâs tricks since she was young, knowing that if she spoke up for Jasper now, it would only make her father hate him more.
Betty said, âAdaâs said itâs her personal preference too, so it really has nothing to do with our hotelâs capabilities. Iâm sure Jasperâs done all he could, too. We only have Alyssa Taylor to blame for this. She really is a cunning, evil woman.â
âThere is no such thing as cunning or evil when it comes to business,â Jasper retorted. âShe has done no wrong. Itâs our own fault for not having planned out well.â
Betty nearly sneered. She thought that if they were divorced, they should act like it. Nevertheless, Jasperâs attitude would only lead to his own downfall.
âYou didnât let Alyssa win on purpose, did you, Jasper?â Javier snapped.
Jasper looked away. âNo.â
âNeed I remind you that you and her are no longer married-she is no longer part of the family! She is our enemy and competitor right now! She has purposely come for our necks not just once but thrice.
âI havenât taken action yet on account that she used to be my daughter-in-law, but not this time. She has gone too far now!â Javier cried, slamming the table.
Jasper met his fatherâs enraged gaze with his calm, icy one, as if daring him to do so.
âWatch your attitude, Jasper Beckett! Donât you dare look at me like that!â Javier demanded, his heart skipping nervously.
That was the very same look Jasperâs mother had given him when she committed suicide all those years ago, filled with sheer hatred and anger.
Until today, Javier still found himself struggling to move on.