Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 1108
Jasper’s public act of chivalry proved to the guests that Alyssa was the only love of his life. Zoe Harper meant nothing to him at
all.
Jameson clenched his fists, his body tensing. Why was he always a step slower than Jasper Beckett? Why did that scoundrel
always manage to be in the place beside Alyssa?
Zeke looked visibly upset, but he maintained a smile. “It’s the Cyrrisian culture to protect the ladies. Mr. Beckett, you’re indeed a
gentleman for taking care of Ms. Alyssa. Compared to you, I appear a little too rash. I was wrong to disregard Ms. Alyssa’s
feelings. For that, I’ll drink as a penalty.”
After that, Zeke downed a glass of champagne. Jasper studied him with a knowing gaze as he confidently downed his drink as
well. The timely applause from the audience alleviated the tension, but Javier wore a discontented expression.
Betty couldn’t help but scoff. “Dad, what’s Jasper thinking? Zeke Jesselton clearly has an interest in Alyssa, so why is he coming
between them? He’s only going to upset Zeke. How can he prioritize a woman over business relationships? This shows he’s unfit
to be the group president. And that Alyssa Taylor is nothing but trouble.”
“Can’t you learn from Lauren for once and keep your mouth shut? Women from your social standing don’t blabber as much as
you do!” Javier glared at Betty, silencing her.
Meanwhile, Alyssa raised her glass with a smile and announced,” Ladies and gentlemen, let’s all toast to the Jesseltons today!
Cheers!”
“Cheers!”
The atmosphere lightened under Alyssa’s lead and her bright smile.
She hid in a corner, clutching her glass but refusing to drink.
“Hm? Madam Sophia, why aren’t you drinking?” Alyssa cast a dooming glance at the pale Sophia.
Then, she smiled. “Don’t you want to celebrate the merry occasion with our VIP guests? Or does the Schmidts’ luxurious
Grunslandish Dom Pérignon not suit your taste?”

Sophia’s heart sank. Flashing an awkward smile, she glowered at Alyssa as all eyes turned to her. Indeed, she hadn’t taken a sip
of the champagne.
The Schmidts did not conceal their displeasure at all. Josh hinted at Daisy, who was always obedient to him. She immediately
jeered, “I bet Madam Sophia, as the matriarch of the Beckett Group, has enjoyed better luxuries. It’s fine if she does not like the
peasant’s drink we’re serving today.”
Sophia sensed the sarcasm, especially after Daisy Schmidt had caused her trouble at previous social events. Of course, Daisy
wouldn’t miss the chance to take a jab at her.
Sophia was forced to clarify, “That’s not what I mean! Please don’t misunderstand. I’m just a lightweight.”
However, Jasper promptly called her out, “Oh, Madam Sophia, you’re too humble. Aren’t you the one who drinks the most at our
family’s cocktail parties? Just unleash your true self at this merry event.”
Madam Sophia? Jasper sounded like he was addressing one of the many maids at home. The guests exchanged complicated
looks, wondering if Jasper still refused to acknowledge Sophia even after Sophia worked her way up tirelessly to be Javier’s wife.
It would be really amusing if Jasper addressed Sophia as such in private.
Sophia trembled violently. Even her heavy makeup couldn’t conceal
the resentment on her face.