Chapter 70
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 “Crimson Heart” 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 couldn’t let it go.
It wasn’t 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 Jasper’s foolishness. Why couldn’t 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 Liana’s 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.
“Alice! You wretched woman!”
“Is your vocabulary still so limited after three years of openly and privately insulting me?” Alyssa retorted coldly. She wasn’t in the slightest irked by her insults.
“It must be you! You’re the one who put the necklace Jasper gave me in the auction! How despicable!”
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.
“You didn’t want the necklace anymore. You sold it to a pawn shop. So, it’s no longer yours. You have no say in who buys it or how they handle it. If you’re angry, it’s your own doing. Don’t blame
others.”
Alyssa looked away. She was no longer interested in wasting words with Liana, and tried to leave.
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