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Jeremy clenched his fists as his eyes clouded with hostility.”Did you look into me?”
Jameson shook his head with a smile.”Everything I do is out of my interest in Lyse. It has nothing to do with you.
“She did not snatch your rose gardenpartnership from you. In fact, I was waiting for her all along. I won’t give up my rose garden to anyone except for Lyse.
“I know your secretary contacted my menin private. I didn’t have a chance to tell you in person that I have never wanted to work with the Walsh Group.”
Jameson kept dropping Alyssa’s nickname to show off their intimate relationship.
Jeremy drew a breath with fury in his eyes. “Jameson Schmidt, I know a few thingsabout you even if you haven’t been back for long. Those who don’t know you, like Alyssa, might be deceived by your fa?ade, but I won’t. I am aware of the stuff you did in Kontina.”
Jameson Schmidt was a notoriously cruel character in Kontina. He was the epitome of wealth and desire to everyone. His romantic and gentlemanly act in front of Alyss a showed how calculative he could be.
Jeremy shouldn’t have concerned himself with Alyssa’s matters after the divorce, but he was enraged and fearful at her growing relationship with Jameson.
The smile froze on Jameson’s face. He lazily nudged his glasses but did not refute
Jeremy’s accusation.
“You always have women swarmingaround you. But you shouldn’t to y around with Alyssa. She’s not your plaything when you feel like messing around. You’d be foolish to think you’ll win her over with a few bouquets of roses.” Jeremy’s good-looking features frosted up.
A few seconds later, Jameson chortled.”That’s odd. You seem to care about her and reluctant to let her go. So, why did you divorce her and marry someone else?”
It was a point I need question that shook Jeremy at his core. A jolt of electricity coursed through his body.
“I know I am a character. I might be evil,but at least I have true feelings for Lyse and loyal to her. It’s better than marrying Lyse and hurting her by longing for another woman like you did.
“Anyone could accuse me of my behavior,just not you.”Jameson grew increasingly harsh in his reply.”I don’t care if you feel remorseful or not. You are divorced.
Whoever she dates and falls in love with is none of your business.”
Jameson made his way out of the pavilion but came to a halt. He turned to face Jeremy, who was now as stiff as a statue.”I have been planning this for years. Your three years of marriage is nothing compared to my wait.”
Sitting alone in the pavilion, Jeremy paled and trembled when he replayed Jameson’s words.
As the visitors gradually exited the rose garden, only Alyss a and Liana were left behind in the endless sea of roses.
In the fading light, Alyssa’s bare face looked as luminous as the moon, to the envy of Liana. Putting aside their grudges, Liana had to admit that Alyssa was an extraordinary beauty.
Alyssa’s beauty evoked fear and resentment in Liana. After all, Alyssa had spent three years under the same roof with Jeremy, despite their relationship being a sham marriage.
She bit the bullet and went up to Alyssa while flicking her straight hair. She no longer looked like the frail woman when she was around Jeremy. She flashed Alyssa a victorious grin.
“You found a new love r pretty fast. Quiteskillful, aren’t you? You should have done that sooner. No matter how much you bother Jeremy, he will not take another look at you.”
Alyssa stared at Liana, as though she was staring at a madwoman.”Why would I want his attention like a peacock?”
Liana choked and silently cursed at Alyssa. She showed her trump card next. “I’ll tell you some good news since we ran into each other. I’m getting engaged with Jeremy at my birthday party.”
“Is that so? Congratulations, but I don’thave any gift for you,” Alyssa replied mindlessly.
Liana was enraged at Alyssa’s indifference, which she perceived as an affront.”You can deny it as much as you want, but I’m sure you are secretly pissed off. You can’t do anything about it. I will be Jeremy’s spouse, and you will be a joke in Solana City.”
“Hey, Liana Gardner. Every time we meet, you are either screaming about winning over Jeremy or showing off your relationship. Is that your life? Do you have nothing to show except for a divorce e as your boyfriend?” Alyssa sighed in boredom. She lost some brain cells every time she spoke to Liana.
Even so, it was hard not to clap back at an arrogant and ignorant bitch like Liana.
“What did you say?” Liana glowered atAlyssa.
“I understand the urge to show offbecause you’re marrying up, but you should at least talk to the right person. He might be a treasure in your eyes, but he’s just trash to me. It’s all meaningless, don’t you think?”
Trash?
Liana’s face was flushed when she retorted, “This is pure sour grapes!The meaner you are, the more you care about my engagement with Jeremy! You call him trash only because you’re upset! Who wouldn’t be if they were abandoned by their lovers after wasting three years of their lives!”
Alyssa’s eyes frosted up. Her dagger-like gaze gave Liana the chills.
“You have to learn when to stop. Youshouldn’t cross a line just because I’ve backed down. My kindness is not a green light for running your mouth. This is my last warning¡ªdo not take advantage of my courtesy, or you’ll suffer, Ashley.”
The mention of “Ashley” was akin to dropping a bomb on Liana. She was ashen-faced and badly shaken. Feeling the blood rushing through her veins, she held her breath and stumbled backward.
“What’s with that look?” Alyssa grinnedwhen she saw Liana’s pale face.”Wasn’t Ashley your name when you were studying in Mosgravia? I’ve never come across anyone like you who jumps at the mention of their name.”
“I don’t know who is Ashley. This is myfirst time hearing the name. I don’t know what you’re on about,”Liana fervently denied any association with the name as her breathing became shallow.
Ashley was an easy woman and a gold-digger, the exact opposite of Liana’s prim and proper persona she crafted for Jeremy.
Alyss a narrowed her eyes. With a dangerous gleam, she inched closer to Liana with her arms behind her back. She bent over and flashed a hostile and knowing smile at Liana.
Alyssa stated,”You could get plastic surgery or change your name, but you’ll never cover up your past no matter how hard you try.
“The clues will show up if we look closer. Ichoose to keep my silence, not because I am nice. I couldn’t be bothered because it’s none of my business, that’s all.
“If you try me again, don’t blame me forairing your dirty laundry.”
Liana felt her heart tighten. She was sickened by Alyssa’s threat, as though she was sucked dry.
…
Alyssa and Jameson were gone when Jeremy emerged from the rose garden. After the conversation with Jameson, Jeremy stood alone like a statue in the chilly breeze for a while.
The night had fallen. Jeremy arranged for Liana to be driven back to the hospital while he returned to Seaview Manor with Xavier.
During the trip, Xavier sweated profusely and apologized furiously to Jeremy with a reddened face.
“Mr. Walsh, I’m so sorry! Punish me inany way you want! It’s all my fault for not doing my research and failing to recognize Mr. Schmidt from our communications! It’s all on me …”
Xavier started choking back tears. Jeremy stirred from his shut-eye and opened his eyes. He ridiculed, “How old are you now? Why did you cry over nothing?”
“This is a big deal …”
“Jameson Schmidt and his people havenot been in the country for decades. It’s not unusual to get nothing on them.”
Jeremy closed his eyes again and breathed deeply.”Even if you looked into the Schmidts, nothing would change. He would not work with us. So, call up a couple of similar rose gardens in the nation. We’ll find a supplier somehow.”
“Got it!I will get to it tomorrow!”Xavierrubbed his eyes and let out a long sigh.”Mr. Schmidt is pretty generous to Ms. Taylor. He handed the massive project to her without much discussion.
“Any businessman in their right mindwould have carefully considered a few proposals before making the decision.”
Jeremy was st ung by Xavier’s remark. He asked in despair, “Xavier, was I a bad husband to Alyssa? Did I fail?” ¢Ú
Xavier was speechless. He might be an honest man, but he was not dumb. He was presented with a new challenge fresh after the heels of his blunder on the Schmidts. He felt burdened and anxious.
“It’s fine. Tell me the truth. I won’t hold it against you.” Jeremy read his mind.
“Um, Mr. Walsh. You treated ma dam …fairly well. You provided her with an expensive lifestyle. You even showered her with luxury cars and black cards without complaints.”
“Alyss a and I had a sham marriagebecause of Grandpa’s wish. I gave her anything I could afford.” Jeremy pinched his nose bridge with a troubled expression.
“Technically, Ms. Taylor did not lose out ifher plan was to take her fair share from the contract marriage and leave when the three years were up.”
Xavier suddenly put on a straight face and continued, Sadly, she was truly in love with you. She was attentive to you during the three years. She never complained about your cold shoulder and the bullying from your family.
“You were indeed cruel to a woman whosaw you as her husband. The money you threw at Ms. Taylor was more likely a stinging humiliation for a woman who loved you with all her heart.”
Upon hearing the phrase “a stinging humiliation,”Jeremy swallowed hard. His chest became heavy with emotions.
He tried to take a breath and soothe the feeling. But he was almost crushed by the weight of it at the thought of Alyssa’s genuine love for him.
Jameson arranged a molecular gastronomy dinner for Alyssa, the perfect meal for someone who loved a surprise.
The air-flown bluefin tuna was fresh and succulent. The fish and chip amuse-bouche served was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Additionally, the blackfish was extremely fresh and melted in her mouth. In conclusion, every single dish that night was amazing.
After enjoying the good meal, she ordered some alcohol. Drinking helped to liven the air.