In the past, Alyssa was smart yet innocent to the ways of the world, smooth and cunning but still retained her naivety. She was always cherished by the Taylor family and never bothered to resort to such schemes.
However, after marrying into the Beckett family and leaving Jasper, her mind was corrupted with conspiracies and schemes. She remembered when the âCrimson Heartâ necklace was brought on stage and how broken Jasper looked. At that moment, she felt like she had gone too far.
In reality, she could have simply ignored the necklace. There was no need to humiliate Jasper at the auction to this extent. But she couldnât let it go.
It wasnât that she was resentful because of the divorce from Jasper. She had come to terms with the fact that the love she had pursued for thirteen years was dead.
Her unwillingness stemmed from Jasperâs foolishness. Why couldnât he see the truth about the person he loved? She silently swore she would never meddle in their relationship again.
Alyssa felt a sharp pang in her heart and smiled bitterly. This would be the last time; she would no longer get involved in Jasper and Lianaâs mess.
Suddenly, the restroom door was kicked open with a loud bang. Alyssa remained composed as she glanced coldly at the intruder.
It was Liana.
She lifted her heavy dress with raging anger and charged toward Alyssa.
âAlice! You wretched woman!â
âIs your vocabulary still so limited after three years of openly and privately insulting me?â Alyssa retorted coldly. She wasnât in the slightest irked by her insults.
âIt must be you! Youâre the one who put the necklace Jasper gave me in the auction! How despicable!â
Liana took another step forward but tripped over her skirt. She almost fell.
She was caught off guard momentarily. And her face turned beet red.
âI donated the necklace for charity. What are you talking about? Liana, you really shouldnât point your fingers at others.â Alyssa took a step back, afraid that Liana might pounce on her.
She was such a bother. Alyssa feared she might have to get a rabies vaccine.
âAlice! You resort to such lowly methods to humiliate me and Jasper because you canât win him over!
Youâre trying to ruin our relationship! Do you think this would work? Jasper would never fall âYou didnât want the necklace anymore. You sold it to a pawn shop. So, itâs no longer yours. You have no say in who buys it or how they handle it. If youâre angry, itâs your own doing. Donât blame others.â
Alyssa looked away. She was no longer interested in wasting words with Liana, and tried to leave.
She wouldnât even spare a glance for such a despicable and hypocritical woman. If it werenât for Jasper, she wouldâve never crossed paths with Liana.
âStop right there, you wretch! Get back here!â Lianaâs anger surged. She grabbed Alyssaâs delicate wrist and pulled hard.
Alyssa felt a sharp pain and furrowed her brow. Then, Liana forcefully took off the bracelet Mr. Beckett Senior gave her. It left a bright red mark on her fair wrist.
âGive it back!â Alyssa was outraged. She glared at her fiercely.
Liana clenched the bracelet in her hand. She fell in love with this bracelet the moment she saw it. But that old man had to give it to the person she hated most!
âAlice, youâve taken what belongs to me, you shameless whore! Since I canât have it, donât even think about having it either!â Liana sneered and slammed the bracelet on the marble sink.
âNo!â
A cracking sound pierced Alyssaâs heart. The emerald bracelet that Newton had given her shattered into pieces!