Chapter 564: Chapter 564

As the weather was getting colder, Alyssa stopped rowing on the lake behind the villa. Still, she was disciplined when it came to workouts.

Clad in a snug-fitting pink athletic outfit, she went for a treadmill run instead. Her face was flushed, and she was covered in sweat.

With a towel and a bottle in each hand, Sean reported, “Ms. Alyssa, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Beckett have compiled the guest lists. After comparing them, I found a 50% overlap.”

She didn’t look surprised. “As expected.”

Sean looked worried and confessed, “I’m a little concerned now. Madam Lyla is having her birthday party at the KS World Hotel, while Sophia is having hers at the Berenike Hotel. It smells like a rivalry all over again.”

“It’s not us who wanted to compete against her. It was that witch who wanted to host her party on the same day as Lyla’s. She’s not afraid of karma, it seems,” Alyssa was able to speak and taunt Sophia, all while running hard on the treadmill.

“You’re absolutely right. Sophia is the one causing trouble. But the party’s happening in Solana City, not our home base in Belbanks. I’m worried that-”

“You’re worried that the guests would choose to attend Sophia’s party for Javier’s sake? It’s impossible that Winston, with his influence, couldn’t outshine the local competition.”

“Well, I suppose you’re right,” Sean sucked up to her.

“You’re worried over nothing” She dismounted the treadmill, and Sean reached out to wipe her sweat as usual. However, she unexpectedly took the towel from him, her gaze avoiding his. “I’ll take care of it myself.”

Sean felt a tightening in his chest and pressed his lips together.

Despite having previously laid his feelings bare, he believed they had talked it out and established clear boundaries. He never expected anything more from her, so why did their relationship worsen regardless?

“The Schmidts are on Dad’s guest list. Not only that, I handed the invitation card to Landon, and he jumped at it like an excited pup.

“He’s turned down the invitation to Sophia’s party for Lyla’s,” Alyssa explained, her gaze shifting away from Sean’s disappointed expression as she wiped her sweat with a towel.

She added, “Both elite families, the Schmidts and the Harpers, are confirmed attendees. We expect them ast to send important figures as representatives. I believe the fence-sitters will make their decisions soon.

“After this, the Becketts and the Schmidts won’t be the only two players in the game. When I become the president of KS Group, they’ll have to enter a three-way fight!

“Besides, the Schmidts and the Taylors are close acquaintances. On top of that, Landon Harper is joining our party. It will be unwise of a shrewd businessman to choose Javier Beckett over us.”

Sean nodded vigorously. “You’re right.”

While Alyssa sipped water from her bottle through a straw, she continued to avoid eye contact with Sean.

Suddenly, Sean approached her hesitantly, asking, “Ms. Alyssa, have I done something wrong? Did I not meet your expectations?”

Alyssa blinked rapidly and replied, “Huh? No.”

Sean panicked and blushed, admitting, “Yes, I have… Just tell me what went wrong. I’ll change.”

“Sean, you haven’t done anything wrong. It’s just that… you’re approaching your 30s, and it’s time for your to live your life and get into relationships.”

“Ms. Alyssa…”

“My s you like sister, Taty, has always been close to you. In fact, the two of you are still close. I can tell that her,” Alyssa earnestly attempted to play matchmaker. “Why don’t you give it a shot? Don’t stress about it.

“You come from a family of scholars, and Winston sees you as his godson. No one is going to protest against your relationship. In fact, we’d be delighted to have an old family friend as Taty’s boyfriend.”

“Ms. Alyssa, I appreciate the sentiment. I treat Ms. Tatiana well for two reasons. Firstly, she’s your sister and Mr. Taylor’s daughter, which makes her one of my superiors. I have a responsibility to look after her. Secondly, I’ve watched her grow up, and she’s like a sister to me.”

After wrapping After wrapping up his work for the night, Jasper returned to Seaview Manor. The temperature in Solana City had significantly dropped over the past few days, and it might snow soon.