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Winston was right. The Taylor family was unopposed in Belbanks. But if the three families in Solana City allied together to oppose them, they’d be hyenas threatening their pride of lions. Alyssa was still young. How could she handle such a great enemy?
Furthermore, the families were more like savage pumas and leopards when the going got tough. “So having Taty marry into the Schmidt family is the best option right now,” Winston said.
A low drone began buzzing in Alyssa’s ears.
“Jameson is quite visionary. He may not be as sharp as Jeremy, but he knows to take stern action. After such a long time of getting to know him, I’d say he’s more capable than Josh,” Winston said with a faint smile. “It’s still hard to tell who’ll be the one to become head of the Schmidt family in the future.”
“Mr. Jameson really is capable. He was able to get in Mr. Victor’s good graces within a year after being exiled to Kontina for 15 years. Mr. Victor even wanted Mr. Jameson to marry Ms. Alyssa. One can see how highly Mr. Victor thinks of Mr. Jameson,” Neil said.
“So it’s not a loss to have Taty marry him. That way, our family relations will be closer. Lyse will have a sister in the Schmidt family to rely on when she takes over KS Group.”
“But Ms. Tatiana likes Mr. Sean … “
Winston immediately grew angry. “Spencer is an old fool for letting his eldest son get up to no good! Simon switched to kissing Javier Walsh’s ass all because he thinks he has some capabilities to show for it. He’s worked with the Walsh family several times now to oppose Lyse!
“The Lynch family is not powerful. Yet, they won’t quietly stay put. I heard that Spencer’s wife was displeased when she heard Taty wanted to be with Sean. Our family is stronger than hers in every way, yet she dares to look down on Taty? Hmph!”
“You want Taty to marry that sly hypocrite Jameson? How shameless are you?”
With a loud bang, Alyssa barged into the room.
Anger had made her face flushed while her hands were clenched into fists.
Both Winston and Neil were shocked.
Winston then grumbled, “Don’t you know proper manners, Lyse? Or did you forget how to knock?” “I’ve never knocked since I knew how to walk here in Heightsnew Villa! Oho! Are you bringing up civility and manners now? Feeling guilty, are we?”
Alyssa was so angry that she was trembling. “Do you think you’re some sort of a warlord, Winston? Having so many wives is one thing, yet now you’re trying to use your own daughter to appease the Schmidt family?
“What a wonderful father you are! I thought you were just a flirt, but it looks like you’re also a cold- blooded, selfish man! I truly held my hopes too high!”
Winston was furious. He wasn’t as tolerating as before, though. He coldly said, “What would you know? These are ad hoc strategies.”
“Selling your daughter out, separating a pair of sincere lovers, and ruining Taty’s happiness for life is your idea of ad hoc strategy?” Alyssa sneered.
She had never been as angry as she was right now, considering all the outrageous things Winston had done in the past.
“You’re still young. You have no idea how difficult it is to have all the power in your grasp. How could you possibly satisfy the tens of thousands of staff in KS Group alone? I endured all sorts of pain and made painful sacrifices when I came into power just to get the family to where it is today!” Winston snapped
“So you’re saying you want me to advance our family at the cost of everything else?” Alyssa glared at her father. “Who else do you want to sell off after Taty? You must be so angry that Miley got married early and that you don’t have any more daughters to sell off!”
“Alyssa!” Winston stood up, angrily glaring at his most beloved daughter.
The father and daughter were locked in a tense confrontation.
Neil panicked. The last thing he wanted to see was Alyssa fighting with Winston.
“What else can we do? Do you want to have the other three families antagonize us? Do you really think you can handle such powerful antagonists?” Winston asked.
“How do you know I can’t? We haven’t even started yet! What are you looking down on me for?” Alyssa exclaimed.
She grew furious by the second. “Jameson Schmidt is a devious, cold-blooded hypocrite! He antagonized Miley and Jeremy countless times in Kontina. He even tried killing Jeremy and Jonah! “Did he drug you or something? You’re eating right out of his hands! Now, you even want to send your own daughter into the wolves’ den. Did you really pave your way to success all these years, or did you take a fucking shortcut?”
Winston’s eyes widened. Beside him, Neil’s expression grew into one of sheer shock.
Winston quickly scoffed. He scrutinized his daughter, saying, “Don’t you have even an ounce of guilt to show for making up lies, Alyssa?”
“Oh my fucking God. Are you seriously taking all that I said as lies?” Alyssa was so angry she might as well have high blood pressure now. “Did Jameson cast a spell on you, old man?”
“This is no small accusation, Ms. Alyssa. Do you have any evidence?” Neil was in disbelief. “Mr. Jameson has known you since you two were children. Mr. Winston and I can see his sincerity toward you. How could he have done such a thing?
“I can understand if he tried to harm Mr. Jeremy, given the latter is a rival in love. But why would he try to harm Mr. Jonah? It makes no sense for Mr. Jameson to do that.”
“Neil is right. Do you have evidence?” Winston knew how cunning Alyssa could be. She’d do anything to prevent Tatiana from marrying into the Schmidt family.
“I will get the evidence. I just need time!” Alyssa gritted out.
Of course, she would get the evidence needed to end Jameson once and for all. But that man was too cunning. They couldn’t take action against him even as his tricks and schemes were laid bare for all to see.
The only way they could make a breakthrough now was to catch Jeffrey’s superior, Inigo Montoye. Jameson’s crimes would finally be revealed once they had Inigo to testify!
But Alyssa couldn’t tell Winston this due to the risk of alerting unwanted parties and disturbing Jeremys plan and hers. Hence, she could only stop her explanation here.
“Then I’ll wait for your evidence to change my mind.” Winston no longer had the energy to argue with Alyssa. Sweat had beaded on his brows.
He then walked right out the door.
Neil hurriedly followed along, seeing how ill Winston suddenly seemed.
“You heartless, selfish, obsolete old man!” Alyssa roared at her father. “I hate you! I hate you so fucking much!”
It felt like a dagger had penetrated Winston’s heart. The pain was so great he flinched.
The last time Alyssa yelled at him like this and told him she hated him was when Jennifer, the love of Winston’s life, died.
Winston didn’t understand it. He had given all the best to Alyssa since she was a child. He could sacrifice every single member of their family just to pave a safe, protected, and worry-free path for Alyssa’s future.
But why did Winston end up being repaid with Alyssa’s hatred?
“Didn’t you want to be with Jeremy?” Winston said solemnly, back still toward his daughter. “This true love you seek isn’t something wished well on by countless others. They’re bound to cause trouble.
“What I’m doing now can let you have the relationship you want, stabilize KS Group, and ensure Tatiana marries well. What’s wrong with that?”
Alyssa’s shoulders quivered. Disappointment filled her throat, making her breathing shallow.
“I’m not just your father. I’m also the head of the family business. I can’t ignore the business’ problems for you and your siblings’ sake. What’s more, I’ve already given you a freedom no one else has received. I can’t please everyone at the same time. You should know when enough is enough, Alyssa,” Winston said.
Alyssa took a shaky step back. This was the first time she found her father to be so terrifying. Alyssa’s sweat had soaked through her shirt when she walked back to her room. She felt as if she were about to pass out.
Pain filled her chest, making her feel unbearably bitter and depressed.
She couldn’t allow Tatiana to marry into the Schmidt family. Whether it was David Schmidt or Jameson Schmidt, her sister would still be treated horribly!
Winston didn’t know how terrifying Jameson could be, but Alyssa did. That was why she had to do everything in her might to stop this marriage!
Just as Alyssa was about to seek Tatiana out and console her, her phone rang.
Jeremy’s phone call was like the ray of sunshine dispelling the dark clouds overhead. A faint smile surfaced on Alyssa’s lips.
Yet, when she recalled her argument with her father and realized that her relationship with Jeremy had prompted Winston to arrange Tatiana’s marriage to the Schmidt family, a crushing sense of guilt settled in her chest.
After a moment, Alyssa answered the call. “Jeremy …
“What is it? You seem upset. Are you missing me?” Jeremys silky, magnetic voice echoed, filled with tender adoration.
Alyssa rubbed her eyes, feeling even more upset now. “Don’t ask if you know the answer already.” Jeremy chuckled, the sound very attractive even over the call. “Then stop missing me and come outside to see me.”
Alyssa ran out of the house without hanging up the call or even changing her clothes, like a bird flying out of its cage.
Jeremy stood outside the gates under the streetlamp for her, his gaze warm.
The weather forecast had mentioned a heavy downpour tonight, but Jeremy hadn’t minded it. After finishing his work in Solana City, he drove to meet with his lover.
It had only been a day.
But frankly, it was a pain to bear this feeling of longing.
“Jeremy!” Alyssa cried, pushing open the door. She then ran tearfully over to him.
Jeremy’s eyes widened briefly before they narrowed. An adoring and loving smile crept onto his face.
He had already opened his arms to try and welcome Alyssa, but in the blink of an eye, she’d run right up to him. So he embraced her deeply.
“I hurried over as early as I could. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to see you if I came by a second later, that you might’ve gone to bed,” Jeremy murmured warmly, arm tightening around her back. “But it’s no big deal. I could just wait for you outside the entire night. It would’ve been difficult to wait until the morning, though.”
“Jeremy…” Alyssa sniffled. Her eyes were red-rimmed.