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Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1331-The look on Jameson's face stiffened.

Winston didn't confront him harshly. Yet, he felt every word that came from Winston's mouth was directed at him. A simmering anger in his heart caused his pale cheeks to burn.

"Uncle Winston, everything Jasper is doing is to appease and cajole Lyse."

Jameson clenched his fingers tightly. His nails were digging into his palm. He was extremely hostile toward Jasper. "If he really loved Lyse, he would have been there for her during the three years of their marriage. Lyse is such a beautiful and astounding woman. She could tug the heart of any man.

"Yet, he had turned his back and abandoned Lyse. It shows that he wasn't genuine toward Lyse. It was never love!"

"It was never love?" Winston perked his eyebrow.

"Have you ever thought about when Jasper started falling for Lyse? It was when he realized the wife he had abandoned for three years was the daughter of the owner of the KS Group after their divorce.

"Everyone knows Jasper isn't born of Mr. Javier's first wife. His mother gained her status disgracefully, so he was no different from an illegitimate child. If it weren't for Mr. Javier's firstborn falling ill, he would have never let Jasper take up such a huge responsibility to manage the Beckett Group.

"Now that he sticks to Lyse like glue, do you think his intentions are pure? Does he not harbor any malicious intent? Are you sure he has never thought of using the Taylor family's money and power to change his awkward circumstance?"

Anxiety was written on Jameson's face. He earnestly persisted, feeling as if he was about to talk his mouth off. "He forced Lyse to divorce with him to marry someone else. What he did was despicable. He hasn't been loyal the first time. How sure are you that there wouldn't be a second or third? Are you willing to use the apple of your eye to bet on Jasper's character?"

Carl listened to everything by the side. His eyebrows furrowed slightly as he carefully observed Jameson without a word.

Until now, he hadn't recognized the extent of Jameson's persuasiveness, resembling that of a snake charmer. If Jameson's eloquence was employed to distort the truth, his abilities should not be underestimated.

"Jameson, what you have done for my daughter is more telling than me as her actual father."

A smile lingered on Winston's face, yet his tone was cold. "If Jasper is exactly like you said, a person after position and power, he wouldn't have gone for my daughter, who had kept her identity hidden. He would have to marry a wealthy girl and get it done once and for all."

Jameson was rendered speechless. He found himself ensnared in his own words.

"I'm old. I can't control Lyse for the rest of my life. She chose Jasper, and that is the decision she has to live with. It will be on her if that person mistreats her. I can't possibly hang her around my pocket like a keychain, can I?"

Neil couldn't help but laugh at Winston's dark humor.

Yet, Jameson's heart brimmed with hatred. His dry and pale lips trembled as he uttered, "Uncle Winston, you…" novelbin "If you don't want to give up on Lyse, you can go ahead and pursue her passionately. Fight for her fair and square."

Winston averted his gaze from Jameson's tense expression. He coldly uttered, "However, please refrain from seeking me out to discuss this any further. I have many children. I wouldn't live very long if I worried for all of them."

Following that, Winston and Neil passed through the entrance of Heightsnew Villa in succession. The door sealed shut, and the frigid wind that brushed past seemed like a harsh blow to Jameson's head.

After speaking to Jameson, Winston's steps were surprisingly light. "That Schmidt boy really had a way with words," he mocked.

"Exactly. You will only see a person's talent when it matters." Neil laughed. He was creatively sarcastic with his words.

"Pfft! That pipsqueak Jasper had been in the same business summits with him a couple of times.

During his speech, he interchanged bilingually and spoke eloquently. Isn't he equally good at talking too?

"Now, besides making promises and offering apologies, he only knows how to assure me he'll treat Lyse well whenever he sees me. He is slow with words. Anyone might have thought he was dumb,"

Winston mocked, shaking his head with a disgusted and scornful look in his eyes.

Neil grasped the situation and said with a smile, "Mr. Beckett may not excel in many things, but he has a talent. Mr. Jameson is not only childhood friends with Ms. Alyssa but also a formidable love rival.

However, do you recall something Mr. Beckett said to Mr. Jameson?"

Neil grasped the need to limit the conversation to this point, as being too biased toward Jasper could backfire. He sincerely hoped for Jasper and Alyssa to be together. At this rate, he was no different than a godfather to Alyssa.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1332-Winston glanced at him suspiciously. "You seem to admire Jasper a lot."

Neil stayed collected. "I think you've misunderstood what I mean. I'm just stating the fact. I've watched Alyssa grow up. I care for her too and wish she would marry well."

"Aren't you indirectly praising Jasper by saying that?"

Neil didn't dare say anything else.

Suddenly, Winston halted in his tracks and gazed out of the window. Neil, perplexed, followed his line of sight. From this vantage point, he could clearly observe the exterior of Heightsnew Villa.

With anger consuming him, Jameson violently threw the food he had brought for Alyssa to the ground.

Unsettled, he began stomping on it, reducing the meal to pieces.

"Hmm… It looks like Jameson has quite a temper." Winston sneered and left.

Neil glimpsed a completely different side of Jameson. He felt Alyssa was lucky not to have chosen to be with this hypocrite. novelbin Winston used to shoot Jasper a cold side-eye and leave him out. Jameson never expected to find himself in the same situation. For someone as competitive and egotistical as he was, it was a real blow to the ego and the most humiliating experience!

"M-Mr. Schmidt, please calm down."

Carl bent over to pick up the garbage on the ground and reassured, "Don't overthink it. Mr. Taylor has always liked you and wouldn't suddenly turn away from you. No matter what happens, we are still better than that scumbag, Jasper!

"Ms. Alyssa must have made him angry today, leaving him nowhere to release his frustration. You just happened to come at the wrong time, and he couldn't help but project his anger onto you. Once Mr.

Taylor has calmed down, he will remember you in a good light."

"It's different now."

A fierce glint flashed in Jameson's bloodshot eyes, resembling animal claws poised to tear someone apart alive. "Winston had accepted Lyse and Jasper. He wouldn't meddle in it or help me anymore."

Winston was currently the most potent wedge he could insert between them. Using Zoe to expose the truth about Alyssa being mistreated was another trump card of his.

Even so, he couldn't destroy the bond between Alyssa and Jasper. Without him realizing it, Winston had gradually taken Jasper's side.

With a myriad of tricks up his sleeves, he found himself at the end of his rope.

Back in his car, Jameson's face had become as pale as an iceberg about to break. Hesitating for a while, he eventually pulled out his phone, his fingers shaking as he dialed the man's number.

After a while, the call was answered.

"Sir, Winston has approved of Lyse's relationship with Jasper. He won't help me anymore." Gone was Jameson's usual elegance and confidence; he now appeared meek in front of this man.

"Pfft! I told you before—if you want Ms. Alyssa, you need a strong hand to get it done."

The man didn't bother to conceal his mockery. "But you were so fixated on pretending to be this good guy in front of her, fantasizing that one day, she would leave Jasper and be with you. I actually feel sorry for your stupidity.

"If the easy way doesn't work, then it's time for the hard way. Since you can't get what you want, then destroy it. Don't let Jasper off so easily."

Destroy her?

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1333-But Alyssa was the love of his life. How could Jameson bear to destroy her?

"Have you thought about what your next move is?" A subtle threat was woven into the man's languid voice.

"Sir, give me one last chance!" Jameson's face was as pale as a ghost.

A sinister vibe emanated from Jameson like a demon struggling to escape hell. "Isn't your research center working on a drug that can induce heart paralysis? Could you provide me with one of those?"

"Hmm? What do you plan to do with that?" The man laughed mockingly. "Don't tell me you plan to use one of those on yourself.

"Mr. Schmidt, you are overestimating yourself. Haven't you stuck enough needles over the years? The novelbin drug hasn't passed its clinical trials yet. The risk is huge."

"I know. But this is my only shot. I want to bet everything on it." Jameson's eyes were bloodshot. He was no longer thinking straight.

The man sighed, "You still have so many years ahead of you and many other opportunities. Everything you do now is merely for a woman. You don't need to handle it with such high stakes."

The man was serious. "Plus, you are Alyssa's most hated person now. Wouldn't it go in her favor if something happens to you?"

"It's not for me."

"Oh?"

"Pity and guilt are the most difficult for one to overcome."

A shadow crossed Jameson's eyes. "Lyse is a kind woman. I want her to feel indebted for the rest of her life. That way, I can keep her by my side."

After the conversation, Alyssa and Jasper returned to their rooms to rest.

Landon knew Lauren was asleep, so he walked toward the study, ready to tackle a wave of work before resting. He was a completely different person.

In the past, even if the earth were to disintegrate, it wouldn't have deterred him from sleeping. Now, he found it impossible to sleep without addressing work matters. All his efforts were geared toward securing a good future for Lauren.

"Mr. Landon."

Angelina's voice came from behind him. Landon quickly turned. "Aren't you turning in to rest? I told you not to bother me and keep an eye on Madam Lauren. If she wakes up feeling thirsty, no one will be there to attend to her."

Angelina pursed her lips and said softly, "I have something to report from tonight. I think you should keep an eye on Mr. Cyrus. When he came today, he interacted with Madam Lauren when I wasn't paying attention. I can't say he likes her, but I sense that he fancies Mandam Lauren."

She didn't tell him about how Lauren mistook Cyrus for him and went to hug him. She feared he would visit Cyrus with a knife in his hand should he learn about that.

While she may have skirted around the main point, the information acted like a spark. Landon went ballistic and charged toward the bedroom with reddened eyes.

"Hey, Mr. Landon!" Angelina frantically grabbed him. "Madam Lauren is asleep. You would wake her if you go to her now! Besides, Madam Lauren only has eyes for you. She doesn't like Mr. Cyrus in any way. Please don't be angry at her."

Landon looked at her anxious face. He was frustrated, yet he couldn't help but frown and smile wryly.

"What are you thinking, Angelina? Do you take me for someone this petty?"

The look on Angelina's face confirmed that was how she felt.

"No one knows how much I love Lauren. You know it fair well. Plus, I trust Lauren. I will always trust her unconditionally."

Landon took a deep breath, his gaze softening as he contemplated Lauren. "I haven't seen her the entire day. I just miss her a lot. I'm only going to kiss her. Nothing else."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1334-Landon slowly walked into the room. He was worried about waking the love of his life from her dreams, so he took his shoes off and went into the room in just his socks.

Lauren was curled under the blanket on the huge and spacious bed. Only her head protruded out. Her long black hair was scattered like ink dissipating on a white paper.

Landon sat by the bedside, gazing deeply at his wife's pretty face. He brushed away a strand of hair from her face with his fingers.

He was no longer looking around for anyone else. He only had eyes for Lauren.

"I can't believe so much had happened while I was away for such a short time."

Landon gently caressed Lauren's smooth face with his coarse fingertips, continuing to trace her lips and beautiful neckline. "I always believed I was the only man in the world who had you on his mind.

Your charm exceeds my wildest imagination. I won't take you out anymore.

"What am I supposed to do if someone fancies you? You can't imagine how much I couldn't stand what happened tonight. If that rascal wasn't Alyssa's brother, I would have treated him like a punching bag."

Unconsciously, he tightened his grip.

Lauren's eyes fluttered slightly as she let out a soft moan. Panicking, Landon quickly released his grip, fearing he might disturb her peaceful sleep.

Then, Lauren turned over. She lay flat on the bed. She had kicked her blanket down, revealing half of her body.

She was in a spaghetti-strapped nightgown, but her nightgown became disheveled as she shifted on the bed. The delicate contours of her shoulders and the alluring curves of her bosom peeked out from beneath the confines of her nightgown, as if yearning to break free.

Landon was so consumed by lust that his shoulders shuddered. He was about to lose it.

"Hmm… Do you really like my painting?" Lauren murmured in her sleep. novelbin He could hear every word in the quiet room.

"Do you really like my painting?" Landon was certain Lauren wasn't asking him this question. Then, who was she talking to?

"Cyrus."

Landon felt a surge of heat as his mind went blank. The next moment, he moved atop Lauren, kissing her with an intensity that seemed like he was about to rip her lips off. The commotion finally roused Lauren from her sleep.

She was initially mortified, but when she realized it was Landon, she relaxed her entire body. Hooking both arms around the back of his neck, she gently eased the intensity of the kiss, melting away the anger between their lips and tongues.

Her nightgown was nowhere to be found.

Lauren had always compromised with Landon. It didn't matter when or where. If he wanted it, she would give it to him.

Two bodies swayed and rocked against each other for an extended period, lost in the rhythm of their shared passion.

Landon released Lauren only when she couldn't bear it any longer, whimpering and scratching his back. Men were often insatiable creatures. They sought comfort in intimacy when happy and craved it even more when upset.

"Lauren, what did the rascal do to you? Hmm?" Landon was still on top of her—a fiery possessiveness burned in his eyes.

"Landon, what did I do wrong?"

Lauren could sense he was angry, but she was clueless as to what she did wrong. Tears welled in her eyes, overwhelmed by a sense of injustice and panic.

Landon couldn't bear to see her cry. His heart felt like a knife cut it. He immediately pulled her into his arms and soothed her.

"It's okay. It's alright. You didn't do anything wrong, Lauren. I am the one at fault. It's okay now. Let's go to bed."

They managed to survive until daylight.

Lauren slept as soundly as a baby. Meanwhile, Landon was like a father who had stayed up all night to coax his crying child. He went downstairs with a pair of eyes shadowed and marked with exhaustion.

Alyssa and Jasper slept well the previous night and woke up early.

As they wrapped up their morning run and freshened up with a shower, they prepared to sit down for breakfast.

Alyssa sat leisurely at the dining table and ate bread. Jasper had an apron on as he attentively fried eggs in the kitchen.

The atmosphere was warm. It felt like they had been married for many years.

The jealousy from the previous night lingered in Landon's eyes as he watched them, tearfully envious of their relationship.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1335-Alyssa saw Landon approaching them, looking weak and sickly. She teased him immediately, "Gosh, Mr. Harper, what's wrong with you? Were you doing hard labor in your bedroom last night?"

"I… Never mind. Forget about it." He sighed in frustration. Where to start?

He couldn't possibly speak ill of Alyssa's brother in front of her, or he'd land Jasper in trouble as well.

As Jasper's brother from another mother, he didn't have the heart to do so.

Alyssa knew he must have something on his mind, but she did not press on if he was reluctant to divulge.

"Do you want food? I'll make some for you," Jasper offered, turning around to look at Landon while busy with the cooking.

"Nah. I don't have appetite." Landon wandered to the fridge and opened the door to grab a bottle of water. Then, he downed the entire drink.

Crumpling the empty bottle, he took a deep breath before announcing, "Lyse, Jasper, I will register my marriage with Lauren today."

Caught by surprise, they gasped, "What? Today?"

"Yes, today." Landon's eyes burned with passion. His voice broke. "I've thought over it. The more I delay it, the more problems arise. I don't care if my family approves of my marriage. I'll get it registered novelbin for now.

"After that's done, Lauren and I will be legal spouses—she'll be my wife and the matriarch of the Harper Group! Even if Grandpa is against our decision, he has no choice but to let it go. Once I'm in charge of the Harper Group, I'll throw a grand wedding for Lauren. She'll surely understand my decision."

Jasper furrowed his brows, his attention completely diverted from the sunny-side-up eggs now burnt in the pan.

Landon went on, "Jasper, I'll go get my birth certificate from my mom soon. What about Lauren's? Can you get it by today?"

"Landon Harper, what the heck are you thinking? You're acting weird today," Alyssa chided him with a stern look.

"Why? All I want is to marry Lauren. Look at your faces. I was expecting applause and support,"

Landon retorted, his brows contorting in anxiety.

"Landon, you've been dating Lauren for a while. You were able to keep your calm before, but why did you lose it today?" Jasper turned off the stove and cast a worrying glance at his best friend.

He added, "By the way, our birth certificates are with Javier. If you demand to get it from him, he surely won't hand it over to you.

"After all, you greatly embarrassed him at the Jesseltons' event for Lyse's sake. You know Javier and his pettiness. If you ask him something, he'll take the chance to make you jump through hoops.

"If you upset him, he might arrange for Lauren to marry another. It's not like he cares about the Harpers because you are still dealing with the fallout from Zoe's action. To be clear, Javier does not want to be associated with the Harpers anymore."

"I…" Landon curled his fist.

"By the way, have you resolved your family conflict?" Alyssa addressed Landon with a seriousness that rivaled the couple's parents. "Do your grandpa and your mom approve of your marriage?

"If you elope with Lauren, aren't you worried that your grandpa will retract your appointment as the group president? What if your Uncle Preston takes advantage of the situation to eliminate you?

"You're Cornelius' only grandson, and he cherishes you like no other. How would he perceive Lauren if you eloped with her? Your family will only look down on her."

"Lauren's my wife, my lover! No one is allowed to look down on her!" Landon bellowed, unable to accept her words. She made it sound like he was defenseless.

She shook her head disappointingly. "Landon, I don't doubt your love for Lauren, but have you thought things through? What do you want for yourself, and what kind of life would you want Lauren to live?

"You're currently faced with a dilemma—choose Lauren or Harper Group. You can't have your cake and eat it. If you fail to helm the company, you'll disappoint your father.

"If you insist on staying with Lauren, you need to mentally prepare yourself to be removed from the company leadership. Are you really going to let go of something in your sight?"

"Why can't I have both? I want to lead Harper Group, and I want to stay with Lauren!" His eyes twitched as he glared at Alyssa.

"No one's stopping you from dating Lauren. What you need to do now is keep your calm. Victory is on the horizon, so please don't mess it up," Alyssa argued with a frown, studying his face. "What happened between you and Lauren last night? Spit it out, and we'll be your judge. You're only going to go crazy if you keep everything to yourself."

"We're more worried that you'd do something rash," Jasper chimed in and served Alyssa breakfast.

He was more skilled in the kitchen than Mrs. Rosie now and surprisingly enjoyed the chore.

He added, "I messed up the breakfast, but eat it while it's hot." His handsome face was a stark contrast to the apron he wore. He looked comical yet sexy at the same time.

Alyssa grinned and wrapped an arm around his neck, giving him a kiss on the cheek as a reward.

"There's your reward." She playfully tapped his chin with her fingers.

He responded enthusiastically to her kiss, savoring the sweetness of her breath.

In front of the couple, Landon sat dejected, like he had been cuckolded. He confessed, "I have a love rival."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1336-"A love rival?" Alyssa rested her cheek on her palm while feeding Jasper blueberries. She mused, "It's quite unfathomable for Landon Harper to have a love rival. That's new."

Jasper snickered. "Lauren's living a secluded life because you're overprotective. She doesn't have a chance to meet with anyone outside—it's just you and your secretary. She doesn't even have a healthy social life, so what's all that talk about a love rival? You must be dreaming."

"Isn't that right?" Landon slammed a fist on the table as his voice broke from the tension.

He recalled the scene from last night where Lauren mumbled the name of this guy, Cyrus, while sleeping in his arms. How could she call out the name of another man in her dreams?

His heart immediately shattered into pieces.

Alyssa shot him a piercing glance. "Do you mean my brother, Cyrus Taylor?"

Jasper froze. He grappled with the far-fetched notion, struggling to imagine Lauren and Cyrus together.

Landon widened his eyes, looking amazed. "Oh, Lyse, how did you know? Are you God?"

"Hah, drop it." Feeling speechless, she told him, "You're an open book—I can tell from your face. I saw you standing across from Cyrus yesterday, staring at him fiercely, and I immediately knew something was wrong.

"But Mr. Harper, you shouldn't look down on the gentlemen of the Taylor family. None of them would ever get involved with unavailable women. You shouldn't imagine him as a love rival just because he spoke to Lauren."

"Cyrus isn't that type of man. Landon, you shouldn't even suspect Lyse's family to start with." Jasper hugged Alyssa by the waist as he pondered the absurdity of Landon's accusation.

Landon sighed and held his tongue out of fear of sounding like a disgruntled housewife.

"Ah! No wonder you're in a hurry to register your marriage with Lauren. Looks like the 'love rival' has plunged you into a crisis." Alyssa immediately read Landon's mind. "Seriously? Did you lose your head over a non-issue? Are you a child?"

Landon pressed his lips sheepishly.

"Let's have a careful discussion about the marriage in the future." Jasper put on a serious face and advised Landon, "Your priority should be sorting out the mess in your family. Once you've established your power in the company, everything will fall into place."

Despite Jasper's advice, Landon felt bothered. He had acknowledged Lauren as his future spouse, but the same might not be true for Lauren. He worried that, given her naivety, she might fall for the tricks of another man.

That was his punishment for being too deep in love.

When Jasper and Alyssa finished breakfast, Xavier returned from his mission and exclaimed, "Madam, you're spot on! David Schmidt has been arrested!"

Casting an admirable glance at Alyssa, Xavier professed his amazement, "The media has swarmed the entrance to the police station. The police have gathered evidence of David Schmidt sexually assaulting multiple women, two of them minors!"

"Fuck! He's the scum of the earth!" Landon slammed the table indignantly.

Similarly, Jasper was disgusted to learn about David's reproachable behavior. Besides that, he was amazed by Alyssa's capability. Holding her shoulders and carefully pulling her into a hug, he praised, "Lyse, Landon was right. You're like God. You're wittier and prettier than everyone around."

"Pfft! You sweet talker," she playfully chided him but secretly enjoyed the compliments. "Too bad David was caught in action. I heard a few reporters on stakeout had live streamed him completely naked, having no time to blur out the nudity!

"Alas, I missed the live stream. How exciting would it be?"

Jasper looked amused by Alyssa's often surprisingly bold remarks, which he once found hard to accept. Now, he thoroughly enjoyed her snarky behavior. He'd much prefer to date a sassy woman.

"The videos online have blurred out the nudity. If you want, I'll get you the raw video," Landon suggested with sincerity and winked at her.

Jasper and Alyssa, rendered speechless, wondered if Landon was truly out of the situation or simply feigning naivete.

"Now, Daisy and David Schmidt are done for. Josh has lost two of his right-hand men." A frosty expression unfolded on Jasper's face. "He must be panicking now since he has lost his support pillars.

Next, he'll be fighting Jameson head-on for power in the Schmidt Group.

"Josh might be cunning, but that's all he has going for him—he lacks the talent to helm a company.

Watching him fight Jameson will be as exciting as a cage fight."

Frowning, Alyssa did not seem pleased by the imminent victory. She cautioned, "Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Josh Schmidt is way more of a threat than we think.

"You know what? I reached out to Jonah yesterday to get him to purchase massive amounts of the Schmidt Group stocks at a low price to take control of the company.

"To our surprise, someone from the Schmidt Group had pulled the strings, injecting a large amount of capital to stabilize the volatile stock price. That's why Jonah failed to purchase anything."

Jasper knitted his brows, pondering, "Was that Jameson Schmidt's work?"

"He was able to sway the local election results from far in Kontina. Do you think he can't manipulate the stock price? After 15 years of preparation in Kontina, he must be ready for a power grab in the Schmidt Group." Closing her eyes, she gritted her teeth and vowed, "We can't let him take control of the Schmidt Group no matter what it takes."

"It's fine even if we fail to stop him." Jasper gazed at Alyssa tenderly and planted a kiss on her forehead. "A greater humiliation would be destroying his beloved Schmidt Group from within."

Her eyes shimmered as she nodded in agreement.

"By the way, there's something else I'd like to inform you," Xavier suddenly interjected.

Feeling thirsty, he had no time to take a sip of water. He began, "I'm not sure if this is worth reporting, though. J-Jameson Schmidt just bought a private jet and got it delivered to Solana City last night.

"Just… Wow. I checked out the photos captured on my phone. It's such a luxurious jet, and it's the latest model compared to Mr. Beckett's jet. Jameson must be filthy rich."

Looking upset at Xavier's comparison, Jasper pouted. "If you like private jets that much, you should work for Jameson Schmidt instead and jet around."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1337-Xavier inhaled sharply and hurriedly replied, "No! Jetting around sounds cool, but there's no way I'm risking my life for that!"

"Come on, Jasper. We all know Xavier's loyal. Why fuss over a jet?" cooed Alyssa as she brushed her fingertip across Jasper's jawline. She squinted, looking regal and haughty. "I'll get you a better jet than Jameson's for your birthday this year. How does that sound?"

Their exchange was envy-inducing. Alyssa was indeed a Taylor, having the wealth to buy a private jet as a gift.

Jasper widened his eyes and held her hand with a straight face. "Lyse, I'm yours, but I'm not a kept man. I should be the one who buys it for you."

"Pfft! Don't overthink it. Everything we own belongs to each other. Let's not waste time on nickel-and- dime stuff," she remarked generously, much to the envy of Landon and Xavier.

Their interests lay not in a potential Sugar Mommy but in their shared enthusiasm for cars, tanks, and jets.

Jasper shook his head bitterly. "Lyse, you don't have to buy me anything. You've given me enough. I even have a room to keep all the gifts you've bought me. Every time I get home, I'll visit the room and check out the gifts repeatedly."

During the time he lost Alyssa, he acted abnormally akin to a hoarder. He'd always stay in the room, novelbin even spending nights in there.

He was known for his composure, but his longing for Alyssa drove him crazy in private. It was a tumultuous period for him.

Staring affectionately at him, she caressed his cheek with trembling fingers, which betrayed the calmness on her face.

Jasper added, "Besides, I don't need any gifts. You're the best gift I've ever had." It was not his first time confessing to her, but every time, he said it with the same level of sincerity as the first.

"You fool…" Alyssa's voice trailed off. She expressed her love by sealing his lips with a kiss.

"Ahem! I must be an incredibly senseless guy. That doesn't sound at all romantic to me, just perverted,"

taunted Landon.

He had goosebumps from the thought of Jasper swooning over Alyssa's gifts.

They were interrupted by a flurry of urgent footsteps. Angelina dashed down the stairs and hurried to Landon. "Mr. Harper, we found Inigo Montiye!"

"What? Did he show up?" Alyssa and Jasper sat upright at the same time, resembling each other in their excited reaction. They finally tracked down the villain after searching high and low in Solana City.

Landon started blabbering due to the excitement, "S-So, where's that jerk right now? Have we not taken him down?"

Angelina shook her head with a heavy expression. "My apologies, Mr. Harper. Inigo Montiye was not alone. When we surrounded him, we got into a clash with his men and suffered injuries. Two of our men are still in critical condition."

Alyssa and Jasper looked astonished by the development. Landon growled in disbelief, "We're in Solana City, not Shelland Island! I can't believe that we got defeated on our own turf. Didn't they call for reinforcements?"

"Of course they did, but it was too late!"

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1338-Angelina's face was tight with anger. "We had the upper hand initially, but we never thought that Inigo Montiye had called for backup! They were skilled in combat and ready to kill. It was a miracle that our men came home alive."

Landon punched on the table, his knuckles cracking. Not only did they fail to capture Inigo Montiye, but the clash nearly cost the lives of Landon's men. Landon's ego was badly bruised.

"Mm. Landon… What's wrong? Who made you upset?"

Frozen in shock, everyone turned to the stairs and found Lauren standing there. Wearing a crumpled white camisole dress and hugging a bear that Alyssa bought for her, she groggily rubbed her eyes, looking innocent.

While she was speaking, one of the straps slid off her shoulder, offering a glimpse of her fair complexion. She was very close to exposing herself. Her neck and collarbone area were filled with hickeys, evidence of the passionate night she had spent with Landon.

Xavier quickly shut his eyes in fear while Jasper shifted his gaze to Alyssa, sweat dotting his forehead.

Meanwhile, Landon felt his blood pressure rising as he screamed internally. Running over to his careless fiancée, he pulled her into a hug. She buried her face in his shoulder. Peeking at him, she purred, "Landon, please don't be upset. I don't like to see you upset."

"I'm not upset. I'm happy. Let's go. Back to the room!" Worried, he lifted Lauren and headed upstairs in huge strides.

He whispered into her ear, "Remember, you should never expose your skin to anyone else except when you're with me!"

After the couple left, an awkward silence hung in the air of the living room. Still reeling from the shock, novelbin Xavier defended himself, "I-I saw nothing just now! Mr. Beckett, you know it too."

Angelina's face was drained of color upon witnessing the blunder. Too anxious to relay the updates to Landon, she momentarily took her eyes off Lauren, leading to the situation.

"Don't worry, Angelina," Alyssa gently comforted her. "It must be tough on you to take care of Lauren alone. You know she's just like a child most of the time, don't you? Making mistakes is part of being human. If Landon lashes out at you, Jasper and I will have your back."

Jasper nodded in agreement.

"Thank you, Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett. I'm fine, though. It's Mr. Harper that's having a tough time."

Angelina pressed her dry lips together. "He's the one who'll love and care for Madam forever. My sacrifice is nothing compared to his."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1339-Alyssa lowered her gaze and kept her silence. Noting her dampening mood, Jasper held and caressed her hand. "Lyse, I know you feel sorry for Lauren, but Landon loves her. With his abilities and family background, he is more than capable of protecting her."

"Yes, I know that. In fact, I am grateful to him." Alyssa's gratitude had nothing to do with Landon's acceptance of Lauren. She was thankful to God that Landon was able to see the good in Lauren and patiently stayed by her side.

Shortly after, Landon returned to the living room, appearing more fatigued than ever. Jasper released a deep sigh. "Landon, that must've been tough for you."

"She's my partner. I'll do anything for her." Landon did not blame Angelina for the oversight and resumed the conversation, "Where were we? Oh, right! I thought it over—Inigo Montiye is a wanted man who has no power in Solana City. How could he possibly bribe the locals into helping him out?

"Could this be part of Jameson's plan? Is he secretly protecting Inigo Montiye?"

The same idea had occurred to Alyssa and Jasper as well. After all, Inigo had once answered to Jeffrey Synder in the Shelland Island ambush against Jasper and Jonah.

To Jameson, Inigo must be an important witness who could wreak havoc. Jameson would never allow Inigo to fall into Alyssa and Jasper's hands—that would be shooting himself in the foot.

"Since Inigo Montiye showed up, we now know he's still alive and within Solana City. If he's still in the city, there's no way he can escape. It's a matter of time before we get him."

Jasper's eyes were as deep as an abyss. He declared, filled with resentment, "Lives are more important than anything. I do not wish to see any innocent lives taken by bastards like Jameson Schmidt and Inigo Montiye—it's not worth it at all."

Landon shared the same bitter feelings. Jasper might appear distant on the surface, but Landon knew he was more hot-blooded than anyone else.

"Um… I have a question," Xavier suddenly interrupted while raising his hand.

"What it?" Landon, Alyssa, and Jasper responded in unison.

"I can't figure out why Jameson Schmidt would expend all the effort on protecting Inigo Montiye. He's not even in Kontina; he's on his turf. Wouldn't it be easier to silence Inigo Montiye by killing him?"

"Inigo Montiye isn't alone in this. Coming from a military background, he has a mercenary working for novelbin him, and each could easily take on ten men.

"Besides, the Harper and Beckett Group have been searching the area for Inigo Montiye and his men.

The customs, train lines, and ports are under tight surveillance. If Jameson Schmidt gets into a conflict with Inigo Montiye and his men, the news will reach us. They would be exposing themselves."

Angelina, who was more calculative, added, "Inigo Montiye and his men are hardcore. Jameson Schmidt would only invite trouble if he confronted them."

Xavier insisted, "But Jameson Schmidt is cunning. He can surely think of a way to get rid of Inigo Montiye quietly. That guy's just a ticking time bomb to him."

Xavier's casual remark struck Alyssa. She connected all the dots and exclaimed, "Damn it! Jameson will make a move against Inigo Montiye!"

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1340-"Lyse, what's on your mind?" Jasper questioned, visibly concerned.

Landon and Angelina cast worried looks at her.

"Xavier made a great point there. We all know Jameson is cunning and ruthless. He could well get rid of Inigo Montiye discreetly, and that's something he has been working on, but his weapon of choice has just been delivered."

When Landon and the others were trying to grasp the meaning behind her words, things clicked for Jasper.

Jasper asked, "Are you referring to the private jet?"

She nodded hard. Her eyes were filled with worry. "Jameson can't hurt Inigo Montiye on the ground; dealing with his enemy in the air is easier. Besides, once he flies Inigo Montiye out of Cyrris, we can't stop him anymore. He could do anything he wanted to that guy."

That was a terrible yet brilliant move by Jameson.

Looking agape at Alyssa and clapping like a seal, Landon praised, "Lyse, you're smart! You're godlike!"

"Stop flattering me. Think of a solution now," urged Alyssa, who felt a burden on her chest.

"Xavier, from now on, get more men to keep track of the movements of Jameson's private jet. If he makes a move, we'll need to stop him," Jasper hissed with an icy demeanor.

"Got it, Mr. Beckett!"

Jasper Beckett was once a haughty scion with high social standing, but before Alyssa, he was just a strategist and right-hand man who'd willingly submit himself to her service.

"What if we can't stop him? What if the jet takes off? We can't possibly shoot at it!" Landon threw out an absurd-sounding question with a serious face.

"Inigo Montiye is a wanted man in both Cyrris and Tsulu. I'll reach out to Liam and Cyrus. The military and the police will work on the case together." Grinning proudly, she proclaimed, "Even if Inigo Montiye takes off, I have a way to get him!"

Landon, Jasper, and Xavier cast admiring looks at her.

Daisy Schmidt had gone to prison, and David was under arrest. As Jasper had described, Josh lost both support pillars and walked on thin ice.

On top of that, Josh had to use up his wealth from years of illegal business deals in Kontina to stabilize the Schmidt Group's stock price. Due to his efforts, he started gaining Victor's trust, leading to a growing faction in the company loyal to him. Part of the upper management and shareholders gradually novelbin lent their support to him.

Life was getting tough for Josh, but he wasn't about to give up. No matter what, he would never allow Jameson, the bastard child of the Schmidt Family, to ride over him.

Therefore, he devised a plan to reduce David's sentence. David had always been Victor's favorite, as he had lived with Victor the longest and was adept at ingratiating himself with their father, Victor.

Understandably, David's arrest dealt a massive blow to Victor.

Josh met up with Victor and consoled Victor. "Dad, don't worry about it. Sexual assault isn't that big of a crime. All we have to do is pull a few strings, and David will be out in a few years."

"A few years? Do you take me as a fool?" Although Victor was heavily embarrassed by David's nudity on TV, he worried himself to death for his beloved second son. As a result, his hair had greyed.

Victor snapped, "There were minors among the women he assaulted! Minors! He'll be locked away for at least ten years for that. Of all the women he could sleep with, why would he lay a finger on kids?

He's an idiot!"

After a pause, Josh said in a grave tone, "You're right on one thing. Our family is as important as the Becketts in Solana City. We're one of the four distinguished families. Were those women whom he assaulted truly innocent without any ulterior motive?"

Victor frowned. "Josh, what do you mean?"

"Some of those women he allegedly raped were his exes, and some were escorts for hire. A few even initiated the contact—they were calculative women who planned to marry into wealth.

"The police might hold part of the evidence, but they had no witness. Their so-called witnesses are unreliable. When the case is brought to court, they won't have anything against David. That'll reduce David's sentence."

Victor, a seasoned businessman himself, did not need Josh to lay it out before he grasped the idea.

Satisfied with Josh's arrangement, he cast a serious and expectant look on his son. "Josh, I'll leave this to you. Let's go ahead with the plan."