NovelEnglishSebastian recognized the stunning Alyssa immediately. Alarm bells rang in his head as he stumbled back a step. "W-What are you doing here?" Everyone in Solana City knew about Alyssa and Jasper's inseparable bond.
Guilt churned in Sebastian's stomach. He couldn't even meet Alyssa's bright, piercing eyes, knowing he had betrayed Jasper.
"Dr. Bender, please step into my car. There's something we need to discuss." Alyssa's slight smile masked the storm brewing beneath her calm exterior.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"There's nothing to talk about," Sebastian stammered, fumbling with his keys in a desperate attempt to escape. Turning on his heel, he headed toward his house.
But Alyssa's voice cut through the tension. She sneered. "When you schemed against Mr. Jasper, you didn't just wrong him. You wronged KS Group-the company that stands behind him. You should've known I'd cfor you." Sebastian froze, his back to Alyssa, trembling.
"You stupid bitch! What are you trying to do to my father? How dare you threaten him?" A furious roar shattered the silence as Sebastian's son, Zayne Bender, stormed out of the house. His bloodshot eyes and disheveled appearance made it clear he hadn't slept in days. He glared at Alyssa with unrestrained hatred.
Alyssa stood her ground, her gaze unwavering as she studied Zayne. Her fists clenched, the veins on her hands visible.
A look of panic flashed across Sebastian's face. He yelled, "Zayne! Go back into your room and lock the door. This is none of your business!" But Zayne was beyond reason. "You fucking bitch! I know you're not here for anything good. I'll fucking kill you!" Like a maniac, Zayne grabbed a flowerpot from the wall and hurled it toward Alyssa's head with all his might.
"Ms. Alyssa, watch out!" Sean cried out in alarm when he saw the flowerpot hurtling toward Alyssa.
But it was too late for him to intervene; he was a few steps behind Alyssa.
Alyssa was taken by surprise too. She was unprepared for such a vicious attack.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDamn it. Was this how her visit would end? A flowerpot to the head? Well, she could just take it. It was just a flowerpot. At most, she would end up having her head bashed, but she wouldn't die from it.
This was nothing compared to the adversities that Jasper had been through.
With her heart pounding, Alyssa gritted her teeth and shut her eyes tight.
But instead of pain, she felt herself enveloped in a pair of strong, muscular arms. A familiar, intense scent filled her senses, and her body was pressed against a firm chest. Content belongs to en.kikistoriesUMS ne The man's chest heaved with rapid breaths, his heart a frantic drum- against her ear. It was a very familiar sound-one that could make her go weak at her knees. Content belongs to en kikistoriesA loud thud echoed as the flowerpot shattered.
Alyssa's eyes flew open in shock, meeting Jasper's fiery gaze—a fiery intensity that held her captive, her breath catching in her throat.
"Mr. Beckett?" Sean's voice trembled as his face turned pale. He had just witnessed the flowerpot smash against Jasper's back, breaking into pieces. Dirt and clay scattered to the ground, but Jasper stood firm, unfazed. Content belongs to en.kikistories"Are you alright, Alyssa?" Jasper's voice was steady but filled with worry as he searched her face for any sign of injury. Thinking that Alyssa was scared out of her wits, he quickly asked again, "Are you hurt? Where does it hurt?" Alyssa's lips parted, but no words cout. Tears welled in her eyes, spilling over before she could stop them. Jasper's brows furrowed as he pulled her closer. His voice softened, deep and soothing. "Don't be afraid. I'm here. You're safe."
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