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“Hey, don’t be impulsive. That blondie is just shaking hands with Alyssa. Are you going to let envy take over you already? You shouldn’t lose your cool. If you do, it will only make you look petty.
“It’s either that or it suggests you don’t trust Lyse, and you’re constantly concerned that she might be seduced by other men.”
“That fellow has bad intentions.”
Jeremy’s eyes glistened. He wrinkled his eyebrows and said, “I don’t want his filthy hands to touch my woman.”
“But, have you thought of the consequences if you were to go over now?”
As a bystander, Landon could read the situation clearly. He wanted to help keep Jeremy out of harm’s way.
“The Jesseltons’ purpose of having tonight’s party is to select their business partner. Everyone wants to obtain that opportunity, including Mr. Taylor.
“If you were to go up and cause a scene, you might ruin Mr. Taylor’s potential collaboration. Then, wouldn’t Mr. Taylor hold a grudge against you?
“Lyse has mentioned before that her father is great at holding grudges. So, you’d better not bad-mouth him at this time. You might end up crushing your dreams!”
While he was hesitating, Alyssa smiled and replied, “Mr. Zeke, welcome to Solana City. As a sign of respect, please allow me to greet you according to your country’s customs.”
Upon saying that, she lowered her long lashes. Then, with her fair hands, she lifted the sides of her red evening gown and gave a steady and elegant curtsy.
All the men around her couldn’t help but swoon, including Zeke.
All of a sudden, they felt as if they had traveled back in time to a palace ball during the Middle Ages.
They were in a daze.
But only Alyssa knew the real reason. She didn’t want to touch Zeke’s hand.
She was well aware that Zeke was a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
In Mosgravia, he was even more of a playboy than what Landon used to be. She guessed that the number of illegitimate children he had had was enough to form a soccer team.
She was germaphobic, and he was filthy.
Jeremy seemed to read her mind, and that caused the corners of his lips to curl upward into a sweet and gentle smile.
Zeke still felt smug. He thought that Alyssa was interested in him, and he had a foolish arrogance in his eyes.
“On one hand, this party is to announce the upcoming business partnership. On the other hand, my son was hoping that both of us could have an opportunity to understand each other better. At the same time, he wanted to have a chance to get to know Ms. Alyssa better.”
Ezzo couldn’t have been more obvious!
He essentially meant that he had taken a liking to Alyssa. He had intentions for her to become a Mrs.
Jesselton!
When Jonah heard what he had said, his face suddenly turned glum. He gave a conflicted gaze at
Winston, who was beside him.
What Winston said next caught the Jesseltons off guard. “Mr. Ezzo, are you eyeing my daughter to be your daughter-in-law?”
Everyone was dumbfounded, including the Jesseltons.
Alyssa was also taken aback. She hadn’t expected Winston to reveal their intentions!
He was an adult, but he was not low-key at all!
Jeremy’s chest tightened, and his palms started sweating.
His trust toward Alyssa was unabated, but it was Winston whom he didn’t trust.
To benefit their corporation, Winston could allow Tatiana to marry the sly viper, Jameson. So, why wouldn’t he consider the olive branch the Jesseltons were extending to him?
Furthermore, Winston had always looked down on him.
While Ezzo struggled to answer, Zeke replied impatiently, “That’s right, Mr. Taylor. I like your daughter.
You can say that it was love at first sight.” He was not at all concealing his admiration for Alyssa.
The crowd was in an uproar. The other socialite ladies gritted their teeth in envy.
What good luck did Alyssa have that every one of her suitors was always nobler than the ones before?
She was a divorcee. She was only like a second-hand good. How was it that she was so sought after by this group of men?
“Ms. Taylor’s dashing appearance at the horse racing arena was unforgettable. She was the most eyecatching woman I have ever seen. After seeing her, I no longer think of or wish to see any other woman.
“So, I wish to date your daughter. Ms. Alyssa, I also hope you can give me a chance to pursue you,”
Zeke said.
Although his words sounded humble, his expression couldn’t hide his arrogance.
It was as if any woman whom Zeke initiated a pursuit of should be grateful to him.
“Lyse …” Tatiana held Alyssa’s hand worriedly.
Unexpectedly, Alyssa’s gaze remained calm.
With a cold expression, Alyssa coldly responded, “Mr. Zeke, I am a divorced woman. The entire Solana
City probably knows about this. Please don’t tell me that you were not aware?”
It was obvious that the Jesseltons were flustered. They turned to look at each other.
The people around them gave a sidelong glance at Jeremy.
He had pursed his lips into a line and was looking deeply at Alyssa. Without any hesitation, he was prepared to walk in front of her to shield her from any gossip and hurtful words.
Cornelius stood beside Javier. He clicked his tongue and shook his head in disdain.
“This Alyssa Taylor is too smart for her own good. How could she be so frivolous? Is being a divorcee something to be proud of? I can’t believe she boasted about it at such an important event.
“It’s up to her if she wants to be shameless, but how could she drag Jeremy into it, too? Mr. Javier, this woman is disrespecting the Walsh Group. She’s trampling on you.”
Javier’s face tightened as a cloud of gloominess gradually settled over him.
“To other women, being divorced may be a shameful thing. But for Ms. Alyssa, it might be something she can take pride in.”
Zoe had her arm linked around Cornelius’ arm.
She mocked coldly, “Mr. Zeke showed interest in pursuing her. By uttering such words in public, not only can she secretly make the Walsh’s feel awful, but she can also prove to the people that she is attractive. She can also annoy Jeremy. So, why not?”
Javier’s expression had already turned extremely dark. He looked as cold as ice!
“There are plenty more fish in the sea. Based on your worth, Mr. Zeke, I’m sure you can easily find an exceptional woman who is a good match for you. It is obvious that I fall short. I do not deserve such favor.”
Alyssa smiled at him casually and rejected him with tact.
As much as she was being tactful, it was still a rejection! A strong wave of agitation rose from within
Zeke. His competitiveness was awakened.
As someone who had a virgin complex, he was quite revolted when he first heard that Alyssa was divorced. However, what he hated even more was this feeling of rejection!
With that, Zeke took a step forward, gazing at Alyssa with tenderness, as if he were about to marry her.
“Ms. Taylor, I don’t mind if you have been married before. I like you as a person. Your experiences and magnanimity make me feel even more strongly that this is your unique charm. This is what’s attracting me to you so much.
“Your ex-husband didn’t cherish you properly. But in my eyes, you are a star shining brightly in the night. You are a dazzling pearl lost in the sea. I will definitely cherish and protect you. Please give me a chance to pursue you!”
Landon held onto Jeremy and gagged. “I can’t watch this show that this foreigner is putting on! You can say that he is being passionate, though in reality, he is just being outrageously shameless!”
“It’s all my fault.”