Chapter 238
“I appreciate the thought, Mrs. Hodgson.” Alyssa nodded kindly. “But I’m a divorcee with no
intention of iemarrying anytime soon. I’d only waste you and your son’s time in that regard.”
“Oh, never! So what if you’ve divorced? You’re still a gorgeous, strong young woman, far more formidable than many other women your age!”
Betty’s cheeks grew hot with embarrassment and anger upon hearing this. She shot Alyssa a hateful glare, feeling like a fading star beside a bright sun. With Alyssa around, nothing else ever
shone.
Alyssa and Sean soon left in the golf cart, leaving the Becketts to their mess.
“Well, Javier, I take it you’d understand if we call this partnership quits. There will be better
opportunities in the future.” Orlander nodded at Javier, then quickly left with his wife.
If he insisted on giving Javier this project, nothing good would come. His entire reputation might
be dragged through the dirt.
Meanwhile, while Javier was getting a headache trying to resolve the current situation, he turned
around to find that his son had long disappeared.
Alyssa had changed out of her golf clothes into her sleek and elegant office wear. She stepped out
of the changing room, back in her high heels.
The moment she turned the corner, she came face to face with Jasper. His gaze was dark when
she looked up at him, but she wasn’t intimidated one bit.
“Are you some kind of peeping Tom, Mr. Beckett?”
“I’m not letting you get the Verdane Valley project, Alyssa Taylor.”
Alyssa smirked, the movement of her lips making heat lick in Jasper’s stomach. He continued,
This project belongs to me. You won’t get an inch near it.”
“Oh? What do you have planned then? Thanks to Sophia and Henry Kirkman, your family’s scandal
is breaking news now. The Bureau’s not going to let this go anytime soon.
“That means you guys won’t be able to get your hands on any projects for the time being. You can
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- in.
He continued, “Will triggering and upsetting me to no end make you happy? Is that what you need
to finally get over your anger?”
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