Chapter 175
Sophia sald, “Lla, you’re his uranddaughter in law Go and give your grandpa a band,”
“Grandpa, I’ll help. Llana smiled demurely and walked up to Newton, but the faller Hasher a smile at Jasper and Alyssa instead.
Jasperl Alicel Come over and help me out.” Not only that, Newton rolled his eyes al Javier. “Get out of my way. I’m tired of you. I prefer the
company of youngsters. Their splits cheer me upl
Javier smiled bitterly and let go of his dad. Lana had stopped in her tracks, Red In embarrassment, the debated if she should stay put or walk up.
Forcing a smile, she silently cursed at Newton, “Old fall Why are you still hanging around?”
Alyssa glared at Jasper, who happened to look in her direction. She quickly looked away after they exchanged glances, leaving him with the view of her cold side profile.
A little fazed, he pursed his lips and removed his daze from her. They walked side to side to Newton,
Everyone exchanged looks, feeling amused by Newton’s treatment of Llana, Sophia was filled with rage, as Newton’s action was a slap to her face apart from a humillation to Llana.
Despite that, she had to keep a smile on her face. After all, the dying old man remained the most powerful figure in the Beckett Group. Newton was a shareholder, and his words carried weight in the company. She dared not act out in front of him.
“Grandpa, you’re looking better. Your health bas Improved. This is great.” Alyssa held Newton affectionately with a genuine smile on her
lace.
“That’s because I’m happy to see you. If I’m in a good mood, my health gets better!” Newton checked her out with kind eyes and nodded in Satisfaction. “Lovely! I have great taste Indeed. You look wonderful in this Vittorino dress I bought you. Better than those that show too
Jasper was shocked to learn that it was Newton who bought the dress for Alice. The guests finally saw the situation for what it was, and they regarded Llana differently. It turned out that Newton had been favoring Alice and dismissing Liana.
Despite the divorce between Alice and Jasper, Newlon only showed interest in Alice, not Liana.
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