Meanwhile, Seaview Manor was shrouded in an eerie, oppressive darkness. The Beckett family, once a prominent plutocratic dynasty whose members stood distinguished in the public eye with unmatched glory, had completely fractured in just two years.
It was truly a tragic downfall.
In the wee hours of the morning, with not a soul around, Seaview Manor resembled
an abandoned fortress. A dark figure slipped stealthily through the back door, heading straight for Justin's room.
Knowing the passcode, he gained entry and tiptoed inside. Flashlight in hand, he began frantically searching the room for any valuables he could find.
Justin was so wealthy that money meant nothing to him.
Having followed Justin for so long, the intruder knew he never bothered to lock his jewelry or antiques away in a safe, unlike other billionaires. Instead, he displayed them ostentatiously throughout his residence.
To Justin, multi-million-dollar items were commonplace trinkets; he didn't care for them at all.
Now that Javier had turned himself in and the authorities had apprehended Justin, the person in charge of the corporation was Justin's rival—Jasper. Everything was interconnected, and with Justin's fall, his entire empire was on the verge of collapse.
Over the last couple of days, Eden had been tossing and turning, feeling as though he had a target on his back. He had done so much dirty work for Justin, going so far as to dispose of Sheryl's remains. It wouldn't be long before Justin cracked under the pressure and sold him out. In fact, it was highly likely that Justin would shift all the blame onto him.
Eden's loyalty was genuine, but his parents were still alive. He couldn't bear to leave them heartbroken by dying before they did. Moreover, Remy had already betrayed Justin, and Sheryl was dead. Now Eden was the one most inextricably linked to Justin, and it was only a matter of days before the authorities tracked him down.
And so, after an extensive deliberation, he resolved to plunder a haul of wealth. He'd leave a portion of it for his parents before fleeing Solana City the very night to seek refuge abroad until things died down.
But just as he was gathering his loot, he heard a sharp click echo through the silence. Suddenly, the room flooded with bright light.
He spun around, and to his horror, Jasper and Alyssa were standing side-by-side in the doorway. Their piercing stares locked onto him, completely blocking his only escape route.
Eden froze. The luxury watches and jewelry slipped from his hands, hitting the floor with loud clanks.
He knew he was done for. Yet, even
be
in his panic he couldn't help but
marvel at how much Jasper and Alyssa looked like a match made m heaven a fact that remained true even now that Jasper was the chairman of Beckett Group.
"H-How did you know... t-that I'd..." Eden stuttered, his voice trembling.
"It was Lyse. She anticipated your next move." Jasper turned his head to look at Alyssa, a subtle tenderness rippling through his eyes. "Beckett Group is undergoing
a massive management overhaul, and I am now the chairman.
"Justin has been arrested, and it looks like he's never walking free. As his secretary, you must have come into contact with his darkest secrets.
"You're terrified, so you're bound to find a way to flee before the authorities get to you. However, you'd definitely regret leaving empty-handed.
"Most of Justin's valuables are here at Seaview Manor. So, Lyse had me dismiss the security team. If greed got the better of you, we knew you'd walk straight into our trap."
Eden lowered his head dejectedly, looking completely defeated. He let out a hollow laugh. "I'd expect nothing less from you, Ms. Alyssa. No other woman in this world is as sharp and brilliant as you are."
Alyssa pressed her lips together
slightly. "Every woman is intelligent, remarkable, and unique. It's just that I'm slightly more experienced in this area thanks to all the time spent. matching wits and fighting for survival against your boss.
Even though she came from an incredibly prominent family, she had never considered herself particularly exceptional. If possible, she would have preferred to be an ordinary person-staying far away from the treacherous business world, living a mundane life, and growing old with the love of her life.
Upon hearing her words, Jasper swallowed hard, a wave of sorrow choking up his
throat.