Rosie was taken aback. She couldn’t believe Jasper didn’t see through the cunning girl’s pathetic act.

He was indeed a fool.

At this moment, Jasper picked up a ck umbre. His face was calm as he pushed the door open.

“Hey! Mr. Jasper!” Rosie anxiously called out.

Jasper continued to walk out with the umbre. Rosie was so frustrated she stomped her foot.

Outside the door, Liana sat helplessly in the rain, unable to hold on any longer. But as soon as she saw

Jasper walking toward her, she became overjoyed. She turned on her charm and pitifully wept as she

copsed forward.

Jasper’s eyebrows furrowed. He walked up to her. He held the umbre over her while using the other

hand to forcefully lift her from the ground. His demeanor was firm and adamant, so she could not break

free even if she wanted to.

“Jasper …” Liana murmured, then threw herself into his embrace.

Just moments ago, she seemed frail. But now, she miraculously revived in his presence. She wrapped

her arms tightly around his sturdy waist and leaned against his chest.

A sense of irritability surged in Jasper’s heart, and he spoke softly, “You have a weak body. Staying

under the rain will make you sick.”

“You wouldn’t have met me if I didn’t do this. I just wanted to see you. Why won’t you meet me?” Liana

raised her pale and miserable face, her gaze filled with panic and confusion. “Jasper … do you no

longer love me? Lately, you’ve been cold toward me. Is it because of the incident with the suit? I know I

was wrong. I’ll apologize to Alice and beg for her forgiveness. Is that enough?”

“There’s no need. I’m no longer angry,” Jasper said indifferently. “You’ve seen me now, so you can rest

assured. Go home and stay with your family. I will find you once things settle down.”

“Jasper, please… save my brother, okay?” Liana realized he was bing impatient, and her face

flushed with anxiety. She put down her pride as a wealthy youngdy and clung tightly to his muscr

body.

“My brother is about to be sentenced! Nowyer in Sna City dared to defend him because of the

Taylor family’s power and influence. They have gone too far and are pushing the Gardner family to the

edge! Jasper, you must help us! My family is almost bankrupt. Everything will fall apart once my brother

goes to prison! Please, I beg you.”

Jasper’s gaze remained cold and firm, his tall figure unwavering.

Some might call him heartless, but his love for Liana was persistent. He had kept his promise as a

young man until he turned thirty, even if it meant hurting another woman who deeply loved him, and

even if it meant bearing the title of an unfilial grandson, he was determined to marry her.

Some might call himpassionate, but he was impartial and resolute when it came to official matters.

The Gardner familymitted a crime, and he showed no mercy. He was as cold and decisive as a

judge in the court ofw.

At this moment, Jasper recalled his ruthless words to Alyssa when negotiating on behalf of the Gardner

family and how he used the issue with the Gardner family against Alice. He was instantly filled with

regret, and his tone turned frigid.

“The Taylor family is innocent, and your brother is the one who brought this upon himself. I suggest he

confess and seek a lighter sentence. That’s the right thing to do. As for the Gardner family, your family

should reflect on their mistakes. One rotten apple spoils the bunch. Even if I were to give you another

billion, there’s no hope if you don’t address the issues within your own family.”

Liana’s lips trembled, and she was dumbfounded. She had thought that by crying and acting miserable,

Jasper would soften andply with her as he had done before.

But she was wrong this time. Jasper used to be lenient with her because she hadn’t crossed a line. But

once she overstepped her

boundaries, he wouldn’t show mercy even to the woman he loved.

In the end, Jasper forced Liana, still crying, into the car, instructing the driver to lock the doors. He

watched her leave with a tense

expression, and only then did he sigh a breath of relief.

He stood in the rain with the ck umbre for a long time, remembering the disappointed look in

Alice’s eyes. There was a pang in his

heart. He couldn’t stop it even if he wanted to.

+15 BONOS

With Dn’s arrest, the Gardner family fell intoplete destion.

Mr. and Mrs. Gardner were not even concerned as Liana returned, covered in mud, her face pale and

lifeless. They immediately asked if the Beckett family would intervene on behalf of them or if they would

help in hiring a powerfulwyer. However, Liana could only shake her

head anxiously with a dejected expression.