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Although Sophia had been called in for an investigation by the prosecution, she was proven innocent after Henry Kirkman was revealed to be the culprit.
As a result, she sprang back to life and dressed up to attend the event hand-in-hand with Javier, chatting merrily with the guests as though nothing had happened.
“Mr. Javier, Madam Sophia,congratulations to you!”
“It’s my niece’s birthday. You shouldcongratulate her.” Sophia was decked in jewelry and appeared to be in a good mood.
“Ms. Gardner is Mr. Walsh’s fiancee,isn’t she? I believe we’ll hear some good news from them pretty soon. That’s why I am congratulating you on the new addition to the Walsh family!””Hahaha!Thank you!”
Betty was chatting with a few acquaintances at Liana’s birthday party.
“Congratulations, Betty. You’ll have a newsister-in-law soon,”Mabel remarked with a smile.
“More accurately, she’ll have a new sister-in-law ‘again,'” Jessica joked.”Anyway, new is always better. I heard Ms. Gardner is the niece of Madam Sophia. You’ll be one big family soon. I bet you all will get along brilliantly.”
Betty faked a smile.
“Get along? What a joke!”Betty scoffedinwardly.
“I was told that Ms. Gardner and Mr.
Walsh are childhood sweethearts who have gone through a lot. I believe she’s his true love because he’s marrying her right after his divorce.
“Your brother’s really lucky in love. Whatabout you? When will you get yourself a boyfriend and get hitched?”
Hearing that, Betty scanned the venue passionately in an attempt to locate Landon.
Landon was in the presidential suite with Jeremy. Looking smart in their suits, they sat in front of the gigantic glazed double doors overlooking the night view of Solana City.
Landon chose a co uture suit for the night, matching a white shirt with black pants. He wore a black leather choker with a golden rose charm on his slender neck, looking regal and sexy at the same time.
On the other hand, Jeremy was dressed in an all-black ensemble. He matched his black shirt with a black tie, just like the usual. The gold dragon lapel pin was the highlight of his outfit, a symbol of his great taste and the superiority of a leader.
“Good heavens.” Landon couldn’t holdback from commenting on Jeremy’s outfit. “Look at your outfit. People might thinkyou are attending a funeral.”
Frowning, Jeremy joked, “You’re not any better in that white shirt.”
“I realized that God is indeed fair. Heblessed you with good looks but cursed you with a mean mouth. It’s hard to be perfect.”
During the banter, Landon fixed his gaze on Jeremy’s lapel pin. “Hm? This looks exquisite. Can I borrow it later?”
Jeremy’s eyes wavered before he turned down the request with a grim face. “No way.”
“Aw. We used to wear each other’s boxers.Why are you upset over a lapel pin now? You’re more selfish when you’re older!”
Xavier showed up at that moment.”Mr.
Walsh, someone was sent by Ms. Gardner to remind us that the speech is about to start. She wants you at the ballroom to join her for the speech.”
“I’m not going.”Jeremy wore a deadpanlook in his eyes as he coldly turned down the request.
“Okay!I’ll relay the message!” Xavier’sbrows were wiggling from the excitement. Oddly, he derived a lot of satisfaction from Jeremy’s rejection of Liana.
“Um, she’s recently gone through arelapse and cut her wrists. Why would you trigger her after she’s recovered? She might splatter blood all over you.”Landon narrowed his eyes and mocked Jeremy.
“I cannot share the stage with her tonight.”Jeremy’s tone was unfeeling.
“Why? You are her boyfriend.”
“I’ve decided to break up with her.”
Landon appeared dumbstruck by the sudden news. Similarly, Xavier was close to screaming in shock after hearing the update.
“I have not told her out of considerationfor her condition.”Jeremy stared at the g round and said in determination, “I’ll tell her when her condition has stabilized to minimize the shock. After all, she was my savior.”
Blinking, Landon seemed to have noticed something huge. He inched closer. His face loomed in front of Jeremy’s eyes.
“Spit it out. Are you breaking up withLiana partly because you have fallen for Alyssa? Yes or no?”
Jeremy felt a sharp and suffocating pain in his chest. Finally, he squeezed out a reply, “No.”
While Liana was enjoying the spotlight at Berenike Hotel, Alyssa was driving her sports car up a winding mountain road and enjoying the night breeze.
She sang to the tune of”Burning Revenge “that was playing in the car, seemingly ina good mood. Silas called her at that moment. She picked up and cooed, “Silas!”
“Aw,I’m melting!I should have recordedyou and sent it to Axel. He’s going to burn in jealousy!” Silas sounded excited. It didn’t take much to make a man happy.
“Did you call me because you haveeverything arranged?”asked Alyssa.
“Yes, it’s done. Jonah has made hisarrangements too.”
She replied sweetly, “I trust you and Jonah. By the way, I’m on my way to visit Newton Walsh. I heard that he’s the only one in the family who isn’t at Liana’s birthday party¡ªSophia has dragged everyone else there.
“I know he enjoys company and can’tstand loneliness, but he never tells anyone because he doesn’t want to burden them. I should keep him company because he adores me.”
The look in her eyes softened at the mention of Newton. She couldn’t help but feel bad for the old man.
When she was married to Jeremy, she always kept Newton company from time to time. She spent time chatting, painting, and checking out antiques. She’d sing for him and bring him to stroll by the beach.
She recalled one Valentine’s Day when Solana City saw a historic snowfall. She brought some homema de desserts and showed up at Newton’s place in the snow.
She vividly remembered the shock on Newton’s face when he stared at her cheeks and nose, which were red from the cold.
“Allison, it’s Valentine’s Day! Why did youcome to me instead of spending time with Jeremy?”
She cooked up an excuse for Jeremy while forcing a smile. “He doesn’t have time to rest because he’s the president of the Walsh Group. He doesn’t have a day off on Valentine’s. Anyway, I’m happy he remembered and prepared a gift for me.”
“Young lady, you are too gentle and kind.You need to toughen up to tame a stubborn man like Jeremy. I was like him when I was younger. What my wife did was banish me to the couch. It worked like a charm.”
Alyssa chuckled at the story.
They took in the winter scenery for a while. He suddenly asked, “Are you afraid of the cold?”
“No!”
“Come with me to visit your grandma,then.”
Newton’s face was full of affection, something that Alyss a could never expect from Jeremy.”I’ll clean the snow at her grave. She’s afraid of the cold.”
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“Grandpa! I’m here!” Alyssa’s singsongvoice echoed in the living room just like before.
“Alyssa!” She heard a similarly sweet andyouthful voice. Next, Lauren emerged with Newton, who was in a wheelchair.
“Lauren? You’re here too.” Alyss a wasoverjoyed at the sight of Lauren. She pulled Lauren’s thin frame into a tight hug.
Lauren hugged Alyssa as her hand traveled across Alyssa’s back. She blinked with her round, lively eyes.”You’re thin-you lost some weight. Did you not eat well?
“I did. I am stuffed by the end of everymeal,”Alyssa replied with a smile. She had indeed lost weight due to her stressful workload. Sometimes, she’d have brunch and miss her dinners.
“Allison, come here. Let me take a look!”Newton was grinning ear to ear when he saw Alyssa. He still called her Allison because he was reluctant to make the switch, but Alyssa did not mind.
She had no lingering affection for Jeremy anyway. Allison Burton was a part of the past that she left behind. As long as Newton was happy, he could call her by any name.
“Grandpa, you look pale. Did you not restwell?” She went down on one knee by the wheelchair and looked at him worriedly.
“Ah, my chronic illness has flared upagain. It’s not a big deal.”Newton comforted Alyss a by caressing her head. His face was a shade of sickly grey.
Her chest tightened at the sight. She held his right hand and checked his pulse. A mo ment later, she addressed him sternly, “Grandpa,I will visit you weekly toperform acupuncture. I’ll give you a new prescription. You shouldn’t slack on taking your meds. I’ll get Mr. Gorham to keep a tab on you.”
“Allison, things are different now. You’reWinston’s beloved daughter. How could I trouble you?
“I heard from Jeremy that you are runningthe Taylor Group’s hotel business as well. That must be very stressful for you. You don’t have to travel back and forth. Mr. Gorham will take care of me.”Newton longed to see Alyss a but worried that the traveling might tire her.
She was surprised that Jeremy would discuss her with Newton. Jeremy had been neglectful and dismissive in the past, but he started thinking about her after the divorce. How ridiculous!