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Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1351-Feces? What the heck?

Alyssa and Jasper exchanged looks while Jonah glanced at Julien's feminine and alluring face in astonishment.

Simon gaped at Julien as well. His eyes lit up with fury. He trembled in panic, fear, and humiliation at the thought of that night.

"You… You…" Simon covered his mouth as he heaved.

"Attorney Lynch, you look like you're in great pain." Julien took a step backward and stood next to Jonah as though Simon was infectious. Grinning wittily, he sneered, "Anyway, your mouth is as filthy as the toilet, so I bet you didn't feel anything. We've put the feces in the right place."

Had Simon's mouth been stuffed with feces? It was a revelation more shocking than David's public nudity show.

The memories of the stench haunted Simon. He covered his mouth and dashed out of the door.

"Hahaha! That was hilarious! I can't with him!" Julien burst out laughing, tears almost rolling down his cheek. He elbowed Jonah and questioned, "Hey, why aren't you guys laughing? I can laugh at this for years! Hahaha!"

Jonah observed him silently. He couldn't help but curl his lips into a smile at Julien's bright and carefree expression. The look in his eyes deepened.

"Jul, tell us what happened!" Alyssa blinked in curiosity.

Jul?

Hearing that, Jasper frowned as the veins on his hand bulged. Did she change her tone just to get some gossip out of Julien? Well, she certainly did not seem to care if Jasper was jealous.

"So, I heard about it from Colene when I was having tea with Mandy and the rest." Julien animatedly told them how Colene had instructed her men to rough Simon up and stuff feces into his mouth.

Silence immediately descended on the office. A moment later, Alyssa guffawed loudly in Jasper's arms, tears glistening in her eyes.

Jasper couldn't refrain from smiling as he held her in his arms. Normally a reserved and serious man, he acted differently when he was with her.

He didn't smile because he was amused by Julien's story. Rather, he smiled because she was happy. "Colene is the best! She is indeed the only daughter of the Ivory Gang's leader. What a fighter she is!"

Alyssa nearly choked while laughing. She applauded Colene's actions.

Jasper gasped, "Is Colene… the daughter of the Ivory Gang's leader?

The Ivory Gang was the most influential in Solana City, and their reputation spread far and wide.

During the violent early years of primitive accumulation of wealth, the gang had a mixed reputation.

However, they have been whitewashing their reputation lately by doing charity and conducting legal activities.

In fact, Landon regarded the gang leader Marc Waters, Colene's father, as his idol. As a fan, he had repeatedly watched the fiction and TV shows that were based on Marc's character. Little did he know that Colene came from such an intimidating background. Now, he had a newfound respect for Winston.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1352-"Did you just learn about it? How could you date me without knowing anything about my family? Hm?"

Alyssa playfully flicked Jasper on the forehead and remarked, "All of my stepmothers hail from pretty unusual families."

Jasper flashed her a wry smile. He turned numb upon learning about Alyssa's family background.

Never would he have associated Colene with the Ivory Gang leader.

"Lyse, you can't blame him. Marc has never exposed Colene's identity to anyone aside from a few confidantes and the gang members," Jonah interjected.

He addressed Jasper in a much friendlier manner because he was in a great mood after dealing with Simon Lynch. "The underworld is dangerous. He had to do so to protect his only daughter."

Jasper smiled, feeling touched by Jonah's amicability. Jonah might appear cold and distant on the outside, but he was warm inside, just like Jasper.

"Yeah, that's right. Marc detested Winston for marrying her precious daughter and even threatened to cut ties with Colene over the marriage, but I know that, deep down, he cares for Colene a lot." Alyssa nodded knowingly.

Then, she sighed with a tinge of regret. "I heard that the texture of feces is similar to that of a sweet potato. Too bad Simon Lynch had left, or I would have confirmed with him. I'm pretty curious about it, though!"

Jasper, Jonah, and Julien were left speechless at her words.

Although dawn had not arrived, Sean was wide awake. He had experienced a rollercoaster of feelings the night before.

Before Alyssa's arrival, he had been labeled as a helpless suspect. But now, Gabe Barrett had released him with an ingratiating smile and kind words while inviting him to leave the cell.

The change was shocking for Sean, who had no clue about the interesting confrontation that had happened at the police station.

"Mr. Lynch, we've gotten to the bottom of the case. The evidence shows you're innocent." Smiling widely like a lapdog, Gabe added, "We've retracted your admission of guilt, and the Schmidts have agreed to settle in private. You may leave now."

He gasped in disbelief, "The Schmidts agreed to a settlement?" That was impossible.

"Well, that's all because you are well-connected. Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett made a trip here just for you. It's all thanks to you that I get to see them in person."

Sean looked stunned. "Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett, you say? Gabe fawned, "I tried my best to help you out this time. I immediately reported your situation to my superior. Not only that, I made my colleagues look into the truth as soon as possible when the Schmidts accused you, all to bring justice to you. It was never my intention to put you in a difficult spot.

"So, may I humbly ask that you put in a good word with Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett when you're home?

I would serve them loyally if they ever need my assistance."

With a tense jaw, Sean cast a piercing glance at Gabe's cunning face. It boggled him to think that Gabe was a police chief. It seemed that the Solana City citizens were subjected to the rule of corrupt officials.

"There's no need for that. As her secretary, I can reply to you right away." He stared coldly at Gabe.

"You're a greedy prick who abuses his power. You deserve to rot together with the Schmidts. Thinking of ingratiating yourself with Ms. Alyssa? You're delusional."

Before Sean left the detention center, he freshened up in the restroom. He wanted to look presentable for Alyssa because he didn't want to upset her.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1353-However, Sean lost his composure and teared up when he saw Jonah and Julien tagging along with Alyssa and Jasper. What had he done to deserve their concern?

"Sean." Jonah grinned, lightening up the mood. "You must have suffered. We're here to take you home."

"Mr. Jonah—" Sean choked on his tears and struggled to speak.

All of a sudden, Alyssa dashed over to face off with Sean before Jasper could react to it. Jasper's heart raced upon seeing that, and he tensed up.

He thought Alyssa had calmed down, but she seemed incensed the moment she saw Sean.

"Why did you admit to your guilt?" Panting heavily, she blushed in anger.

Sean grappled with the piercing pain upon hearing her question. His dry lips parted. "Ms. Alyssa… I'm sorry."

Rage colored her teary eyes. She lifted her arm, ready to punch Sean in the face.

"Lyse, no!"

"Lyse!"

Sean did not move at all. His eyes grew mistier. Finally, she landed the punch on his shoulder. She hissed, "Why did you do that? Are you crazy? We should take responsibility for beating up David Schmidt. It's not your place to play the hero!"

"Ms. Alyssa, I was just worried for you." Sean struggled to get his words out. "You went through a lot to be with Mr. Beckett again. I didn't want to see you in trouble."

Jasper felt a deep, searing pain that shook him to his core. Alyssa, who had been holding back, started sobbing even though she had not noticed it. "Sean, do you think I'll be grateful to you? Not at all! If Jonah hadn't kept a card up his sleeve, you would have been in jail now!

"Why would you claim that you are doing this for us? Do you know you're not alone now? You have Taty. What would she do if you were in jail? Have you ever thought about her?"

Tatiana. A jolt coursed through Sean's body. His chest tightened in pain.

"I hate you! I hate you so!" Alyssa proceeded to punch Sean, only to be stopped by Jasper from behind.

Giving her a back hug, Jasper soothed her, "Lyse, calm down. Sean is free, and that's all that matters now. It's all in the past.

"I know you're worried sick for him, but he must have suffered for days. Why don't we let him rest at home before offering you an apology? How does that sound?"

She finally calmed down under his coaxing. Jonah and Julien exchanged looks. Jasper seemed to be the only person who could handle the sassy and rash Alyssa.

A car was waiting for them at the entrance. They were about to see Sean off when he suddenly spun around. His heart beat wildly as he opened his mouth and yelled at the top of his lungs, "Taty… Taty!"

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1354-Alyssa and the others followed in the direction of Sean's passionate gaze. They found Tatiana standing alone under the dim streetlight. Her hair fluttered in the night breeze, bristling against the tear stains on her face.

"Sean," she called out to Sean in a melancholic tone as tears streamed down her cheeks.

She was nearly enveloped by the darkness. It was a pitiful sight that was heartbreaking to watch.

Sean ran toward her without hesitation and hugged her with all his might. He maintained his composure, but his ragged breathing betrayed him. "Why are you here at this hour? It's dangerous to be out alone at night."

"Sean, I'm waiting for your release. I missed you so." She cried harder, staining his shoulders with her tears.

She had been waiting before dusk, even calling Alyssa and Jasper for help at the same spot. She waited for Sean to be released, no matter how long it'd take.

"Me too. I missed you like crazy." He felt sorry for her and gently wiped away her tears.

Then, he suddenly pressed against the small of her back. He lowered his gaze and kissed her passionately on her lips.

Alyssa broke into a smile upon seeing the couple reunited. She rubbed her swollen eyes and said, "Mm. That's awesome."

Jasper held her by her wrist and whispered in her ear. "Lyse, I'll show you something more awesome when we're home tonight."

She buried herself deeper in his embrace and blushed at his flirtatious remark.

"Lyse, Jasper, get some rest at home. We'll head to Belbanks now. Keep in touch." Julien waved at them with a smile.

"Jul!" Alyssa no longer put on airs in front of Julien and addressed him by a nickname. "I have you to thank for today. Tell me, how can I thank you?"

Julien blinked and cast a knowing glance at Jonah. Instead of being called "Jul", he'd rather Alyssa treat him like a brother-in-law.

Still, he couldn't bring the matter up as he didn't want to shock Alyssa. He merely replied, "I see Jonah's sister as mine as well. It's what I should do for you. Don't sweat about it."

After Alyssa and Jasper headed back to their home in Solana City, Jonah and Julien returned to Belbanks with Sean and Tatiana.

The first light of dawn was about to illuminate the boundless, velvety sky.

Julien rolled down the car windows and screwed up his eyes leisurely. Resting his cheek on his palm, he stared into the distant sky. How carefree and cathartic this felt!

In the last 27 years, he had spent most of his time between academia and nightlife. Relishing the exhilaration of the decadent life, he had unknowingly lived a crazy life and developed an eccentric personality.

Despite always being surrounded by people, he felt as lonely as an old soul. The more people he came across, the more he hid his true self away until he met… him.

He turned around and stared affectionately at the quiet man by his side.

What could he do? He was too in love with Jonah to the point that he'd give up everything he had in Mosgravia just to stay with him forever.

After a long silence, Jonah suddenly began, "Dr. Lovelace."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1355-"Why? Do you finally notice me beside you?" teased Julien while he admired Jonah's perfect side profile.

He grumbled, "You've been ignoring me for a good half an hour. I was thinking of ignoring you forever if you kept giving me the cold shoulder."

Despite being fatally attracted to Julien's childlike behavior, Jonah hid his feelings and asked calmly, "Do you often join Mandy and the others for tea?"

"Yeah."

"You're a young man. Don't you feel bored when you hang out with a bunch of middle-aged ladies?"

Jonah scrutinized Julien. "You led a carefree life in Mosgravia. There's no need to suppress your wants. Just do anything you feel like doing."

"What if you can't handle me if I let go of myself?" Julien drawled and cast an irresistibly flirtatious look at Jonah.

Jonah felt bitter, but he remained as distant as ever. "That's none of my business."

"Oh, right. You're busy with your work as the president. You won't have time to worry about me," replied Julien with a hint of disappointment.

Jonah pressed his lips hesitantly.

"I just wanted to be closer to Mandy and the others, in case we become family one day. This is a social skill, Mr. Jonah."

Become family? Jonah's mind was messy with thoughts. Julien pressed his body against Jonah's, his crisp scent lingering in the air. He purred, "Anyway, we're kind of like family because my Aunt Mandy is married to your dad. Isn't that right?"

Jonah sat upright in the car with a hint of emotion in his eyes. He casually remarked, "Lyla said you love nuts." Staring ahead, he tensed up as he added, "You ate all the dried fruits at home."

"Yeah! I have loved that stuff since I was a kid. Hazelnuts, pistachio nuts, roasted chestnuts—you name it. I can't stop once I start eating them." Although Julien was a man, he looked like a young woman when he was excited. "Aunt Mandy always peeled the nuts for me when I was a kid. I could munch on the nuts forever, but she peeled them for me without complaints until I was full."

Jonah stared at Julien and rasped, "I'll do that for you the next time."

Feeling elated, Julien placed a finger under Jonah's chin and breathed at Jonah's lips. "Sure. I'd love to eat the nuts you peeled for me."

Jonah curled his fist the moment he read Julien's mind—he noticed Julien's expectations and more importantly, Julien's desire for him.

Alyssa was spent when she reached home. On their way back, she had complained about feeling tired.

She was truly tired, but at the same time, she was hinting at Jasper to go easy on her when they made love later. Jasper lifted Alyssa in his arms and brought her into the house. Her legs dangled, and her heels fell onto the floor.

Since Jasper had no free hands, Xavier had no choice but to pick up the heels for Alyssa.

Back in the bedroom, Alyssa and Jasper took a bath. Then, he patiently waited for her to complete her skincare, haircare, and manicure routines. By the time she was done, dawn had broken.

They lay in the bed in exhaustion. He eagerly pulled her into a hug. She drifted to sleep with her head on his shoulder. She mumbled, "Mm… You sure behave well today."

He kissed her forehead and smiled. "If I didn't, you would have to take a nap instead."

"Thankfully, you're not an animal." In between consciousness, she gave him a peck on his lips. "Good morning. I'm going to sleep now."

With that, she fell asleep. He listened to her even breathing with tenderness. "Good morning, my darling wife."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1356-It was afternoon when Alyssa woke up the next day. She might be sleepy, but Jasper, a light sleeper, had woken up after a few hours of sleep.

Even after he woke up, he did not leave the room at all. Instead, he worked remotely on the couch, handling the group's affairs and guarding by her side.

"Ah—" Suddenly, Alyssa jerked awake and shot up in bed. Jasper immediately put down his work and went up to hug her. He asked gently, "What's wrong, Lyse? Was it a nightmare?"

She patted herself on the chest. Then, she grabbed his hand with a flushed face. "Jasper, guess what was in my dream?"

He swallowed hard and attempted to kiss her, but she shunned him and exclaimed, "Jonah and Julien got married in my dreams!"

"Hmm?" Jasper stared at her in surprise. She added, "Our entire family was at the wedding. And I caught Julien's bouquet!"

Jasper looked pretty speechless.

"I woke up right as they were about to kiss. Damn it! Why do I have to wake up at the most important time?" She slid her fingers through her hair in regret as her heart raced.

"Lyse, you're adorable." He warped an arm around her shoulders and tapped her on the forehead.

"What's going on in that mind of yours?"

"I was too tired and fell asleep last night after I got home. I had so much to tell you." She gulped and stared nervously into his eyes. "I have a feeling that Julien is interested in Jonah. And Jonah doesn't seem to mind it at all.

"When they showed up at the police station last night, they seemed pretty close to me, even when they hadn't done anything. They look like a great match!"

Jasper took her words seriously. Not only did he not humor her, but he also gave it some thought.

"I know Dr. Lovelace is gay, but Jonah isn't."

"You got a point. I don't know what happened to me. How did I dream of such a realistic dream?" She rubbed her forehead and sighed. "I always think of Jonah as the best. No woman would be good enough for him. "Well, it's not that they're bad. They just lacked something. But I find his perfect match in Julien. It's so unbelievable."

"Lyse, if it were true, would you struggle to accept them?"

Hearing that, she shook her head. "I'm more worried that Winston might struggle with the truth. Winston reluctantly accepted Jonah when Jonah said he wouldn't get married or have kids because of his faith.

But what if Jonah turned out to be gay?"

She then added, "Gosh, what am I thinking? Even if Jonah is gay, Winston will come to terms with it one day. After all, didn't he come to accept you as well?"

Jasper wondered if he should feel sad or glad at her remark.

Mrs. Rosie interrupted them at that moment from outside the room, "Mr. Beckett, Madam Alyssa, are you both up? Come have lunch before you go back to sleep. You'll sleep better when you're full."

An awkward expression flashed across Jasper's face. Similarly, Alyssa clutched the blanket in embarrassment, thinking, "Oh, Mrs. Rosie, you underestimated Jasper Beckett. He's the most energetic when he's starved; he would totally devour me in bed!"

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1357-After washing up, Alyssa changed and went downstairs for lunch with Jasper. It had been a while since she enjoyed Mrs. Rosie's cooking, and she wolfed down the food as Mrs. Rosie watched on with a motherly look.

"Wow! It's delicious!" Alyssa licked her lips and burped after finishing the food. Then, she handed Mrs.

Rosie the plate and said, "Mrs. Rosie, one more plate, please! Pile as much food as you can on it!"

"Roger that, Madam Alyssa!" Mrs. Rosie happily went to refill the plate for Alyssa. Like any parent, she felt glad to see Alyssa eating well.

"Lyse, take your time. You don't want to stuff yourself," Jasper reminded Alyssa dotingly.

He picked a napkin and wiped away the grease on her lips.

"Why aren't you eating? Are you on a diet?" She leaned toward him and enjoyed his service.

"I'm not too hungry."

"You should have told me earlier! Mrs. Rosie makes wicked seafood dishes. I left some for you because I'm worried there wasn't enough food for us!" She reached out for the grilled fish like a gluttonous kitten. "If you're not eating, I'll eat them all!"

He tenderly watched as Alyssa dug in. He wanted Alyssa to be carefree in front of him. He couldn't care less for a gentle and obedient partner. All he wanted was for Alyssa to be herself.

After the meal, Alyssa slumped on the couch in satisfaction. Jasper was about to serve desserts when Mrs. Rosie stopped him.

Lowering her voice, she began, "Um, Mr. Beckett… I talked to some of my friends when I was home.

They are nannies for esteemed families, and they told me that their young madams struggle with conceiving.

"So, I got some tips from them. I'll send it to you later. Why don't you take a look and get Xavier to buy some of the medicinal herbs for Madam Alyssa? Maybe."

"Mrs. Rosie." Jasper's expression darkened.

Mrs. Rosie gestured a three-finger salute. Her eyes filled with worry. "Mr. Beckett, I swear to God that I didn't tell them anything! I told them a kid of my relative was sick—never had I brought up Madam Alyssa's name! Besides, they're longtime friends of mine. They're good people!"

He frowned and scowled. "Mrs. Rosie, this is not the first time I have told you this. I don't care whether or not Alyssa bears a child for me. I'll love her no matter what.

"It's not like I have a throne to pass on. Even if Javier Beckett takes away my president role because I can't continue the bloodline, I don't care.

"All I want is for Lyse to be happy and healthy. It's tough enough to raise a child. What's tougher is trying all imaginable ways to conceive—that's just torture. I don't want to put Lyse through the suffering even for a bit."

"Mr. Beckett, you did reach out to the experts in Swizo, didn't you? That's why I thought I could be of help…" Mrs. Rosie choked on tears. She felt sorry for Alyssa.

"I declined their help." Jasper stared at the ground and shook his head. "Just like you, I wanted a cure for Lyse. I wanted to see her healthy and to make amends.

"But the more I tried, the more I reminded her of the sad past. She might even think that I'm hung up on her fertility issue." "I didn't give it enough thought." Mrs. Rosie rubbed her sore eyes. "Ah, well. I will not bring up this topic anymore. What matters is you and Madam Alyssa lead a long and happy life together."

After Jasper collected himself, he carried the desserts to the living room. He had been too busy chatting with Mrs. Rosie to notice Xavier's arrival.

Xavier announced, "Mr. Beckett, Madam Alyssa, I have a few things to report!"

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1358-Jasper took a seat by Alyssa's side and placed the desserts in front of her.

She greeted Xavier, "Xavier, it's hot out there! Here, have some water and desserts before we discuss."

She then pushed the platter of desserts to Xavier.

"Thank you, Madam Alyssa! You care for me!" Xavier looked touched by her concern.

Envious, Jasper shot Xavier a look and snapped, "Hurry up. Let's get down to business soon."

Xavier gobbled up a piece of cake and dabbed his lips with a hanky. Sitting upright, he reported, "I informed Mr. Galini about Sean Lynch's arrest per your orders. I've even submitted a detailed report to him.

"This morning, Gabe Barrett has been suspended from his duty due to abuse of power. The authorities have taken him away for investigation.

"Hmph! He's surely losing his job because of all the illegal deals he's involved in. The Schmidts will lose one of their lackeys."

"Okay." Jasper nodded calmly.

People like Gabe, who were tasked to clean up the mess of the Schmidt Family, were everywhere.

Getting them arrested was a piece of cake.

Alyssa widened her eyes in shock. "You did that? When?"

This was not Jasper's first brilliant maneuver. He had always made a move behind her back to ambush his enemy.

"I was at work after midnight—after you went to sleep." Blinking, she grabbed his arm, feeling moved by his help. "You could have waited until we woke up."

"You were stressed out because of Josh Schmidt and Gabe Barrett. I lost sleep because of it—I couldn't sit back any longer." He gently caressed her hand.

Noticing his dark eye circles, she felt sorry for him. "You have headaches, remember? You need enough sleep for your health. Are you still going to sacrifice your health and upset me?"

"I just wanted to do my best for you and the people around you."

As Alyssa remained unhappy, he had to coax her. "It's all my fault. I'll listen to you the next time."

Xavier interjected, "By the way, the Schmidts have taken over the project and reached out to the Tsulian authorities. Hah! They must be in urgent need for the project."

"Sigh… That's a windfall for Josh Schmidt." Alyssa rolled her fist indignantly. "He's been on Victor's wrong side and losing to Jameson because of David and Daisy's problems. Landing a huge project must be a relief for him."

Jasper grinned. "Sometimes, all that glitters is not gold. It might be a problem."

She lifted her brow in curiosity. "Hm. What do you mean by that?"

"Mr. Beckett spotted a fatal flaw in the Tsulu resort project that Mr. Jonah bagged. He had advised Mr.

Jonah to let go of the project as soon as possible," Xavier blurted out eagerly.

Shocked, Alyssa questioned, "Jonah isn't a loser like Josh. He would have noticed any issues from the start. How did he miss that problem?"

"The land auction process in Tsulu is unregulated, unlike in Cyrris." Jasper decided to share everything with her, "The resort project is strategically located, but transportation will be a major issue.

"To reach that area, we'll have to pass through a small village less than a mile away. The village is home to around ten families.

"That village will pose a huge problem for the developer if they ever decide to expand the resort. They'll even run into trouble just to repair the main road.

"All these potential issues weren't marked out in the land use plan because the local government was too eager to attract foreign investment."

Alyssa fumed upon learning that. "How could they? Isn't that a scam led by the authorities?"

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1359-"Madam Alyssa, the land auction process is messed up in Tsulu. Don't you agree?" Xavier took the opportunity to praise Jasper to the heavens, "Fortunately, our wise Mr. Beckett brought up the issues to Mr. Jonah, just in time to turn things around. Mr. Jonah would suffer a greater loss if the construction kicked off."

"Xavier, are you implying that Jonah isn't as wise?" Alyssa crossed her arms and directed an imitating gaze at Xavier. The latter tensed up and clarified, "M-Madam, please don't misunderstand! That wasn't what I meant!"

"Xavier, watch your mouth." Jasper cast a piercing glance in Xavier's way. "He who talks much errs much. Remember, your bonus…"

Xavier was even more intimidated by Jasper's subtle threat on his bonus.

To err was human nature, and the same applied to businessmen. Jasper wasn't born with keen business acumen. It was the cumulation of experience from years of running the Beckett Group and making various mistakes along the road.

He was slightly more knowledgeable about Tsulu than Jonah, which happened to be of help.

"I pointed out the problem for Jonah to transfer the land to someone else, but he struggled to find a willing buyer," Jasper explained calmly as if he hadn't done much to help.

More than a willing buyer, they were looking for a victim. To their surprise, they found the perfect victim when they dealt with Sean's case.

"That's why you thought of using the project as a peace offering to the Schmidts. Was that why you called up Jonah and had him hurry over with the agreement of transfer at the last minute?" She squinted with a gleam in her eyes.

Jasper caressed her radiant tresses and remarked, "I can't hide anything from you at all."

"Tsk tsk. If you're not a businessman, you could consider running scam operations. I'm sure you'll be equally successful."

Beaming proudly, Jasper replied, "Well, I did not lie to Josh Schmidt. All I did was to lure him. It was totally up to him to take the bait or not. We had never pressured him into anything. If he truly cared for David, he could have declined Mr. Jonah's request for a settlement."

"Hah! Quit it. Just admit you're full of tricks. I have goosebumps just looking at you." She playfully jabbed him in the chest. Then, she added, "Your plan has a few flaws. Josh Schmidt could send his team for an investigation before he officially took over the project.

"At the end of the day, you knew he'd take the bait because he was in a difficult spot in the Schmidt Group. Plus, he's impatient and greedy for success. No doubt, he'd walk into the trap when you dangled that carrot in front of him.

"Family does not matter to him. All he cares is to reestablish his reputation. He's long forgotten about that bastard David Schmidt."

Jasper admired the beauty and wits of the woman in front of him. "It's all psychological warfare."

"Hah! Josh Schmidt must have thought he won the lottery, but he's soon going to cry in regret." Alyssa grinned widely. She was in such a good mood that she reckoned she could eat more.

However, Cyrus' call immediately dampened the cheerful atmosphere.

He began, "Lyse, I have some bad news. Promise me to keep your calm. You must stay calm!"

Then, Cyrus inhaled sharply and informed her, "Just now, Victor and Josh Schmidt came in and bailed David out."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1360-"W-What? Did that bastard walk away scott-free?" bellowed Alyssa.

She left Jasper's arms and stood up in shock, nearly giving Mrs. Rosie a heart attack from her sudden yelp.

Jasper's expression fell after he overheard Cyrus' update.

"That's impossible! Jameson will ensure that he has his enemy crushed. So, how did they manage to bail David out? Is there something wrong with the evidence?" She froze from head to toe and trembled incessantly.

Jasper quietly stood up and placed a hand on her waist to comfort her.

"We have solid evidence against David, or we wouldn't have issued a warrant." Cyrus sounded upset.

"We did not expect the victims to suddenly change their stances. The girls told us that they weren't sexually assaulted. They said they willingly had intercourse with that bastard. The same goes for the two minors."

"How is that possible? Why didn't they mention it until now?" Worried, Alyssa pleaded, "Cyrus, something's off. The police must look into it!"

"Of course, something's off. We all know that. I even sent a few experienced policewomen to talk to the girls, but it was of no use. The victims had decided to withdraw the lawsuit," Cyrus explained with a sigh.

"Mr. Beckett, Madam Alyssa, it's on the news!" Xavier waved his phone anxiously.

Jasper instructed, "Show it to me."

Xavier played the video, which captured Josh at a press conference in front of the police station.

"Fuck! This prick sure is busy, isn't he?" Xavier seethed at Josh's fakeness. "Is Josh Schmidt a mop, cleaning up one mess after another for the Schmidt Group?"

Alyssa and Beckett stared squarely at the screen while holding hands tightly.

Facing the media, Josh seemed aggrieved. "Ladies and gentlemen, if my brother were a rapist, we couldn't have successfully bailed him out. This shows that he has been framed.

"Someone is trying to drag my family's name through the mud! Rest assured that I will look to the bottom of this. I can't have my brother unfairly accused."

"Look into the bottom of this? He's paying lip service." Xavier was angry and snarky.

"He has no choice but to put on an act when the world's watching." Alyssa seethed, unknowingly digging her fingernails into Jasper's palm out of rage.

It hurt, but Jasper didn't mind. At that moment, he was filled with sympathy for Alyssa. How he wished he could offer her a peaceful life, but once in a while, troubles would surface and shatter his hope.

"But Mr. Schmidt, two of your brother's victims are minors!" A reporter grumbled persistently. "Even if they retract the lawsuit, it doesn't change the fact that he engaged in immoral activities involving minors! He should be publicly condemned!"

"The two minors dressed up skimpily like adults. They even lied about their age when they approached David and got him into legal trouble. So, who's the immoral one now?" Josh snickered.

He argued further, "David had no idea they were minors, or he wouldn't have thrown away his future by getting involved in them.

"The Schmidt family is prestigious and wealthy. I understand the desire of some girls to social climb.

But when it comes to minors, shouldn't their parents be held responsible for their actions? Why do we have to take responsibility for parental negligence?"

"Damn it! His argument is a red herring!" Alyssa was filled with resentment.

Another reporter pressed on, "Mr. Schmidt, remember David's indecent act when he was arrested? The video is still circulating online. His behavior resembled a drug addict. What are your thoughts on that?"

"He has never taken drugs. His response was the result of taking illegal medication." Then, Josh flashed a troubled expression. "David got into a serious car accident before this and nearly fell into a vegetative state. His legs would hurt every time it rains, so he has no choice but to take potent drugs as painkillers.

"We're fortunate to engage Alyssa Taylor's help to perform the surgery on David and save his right leg.

At least, he could lead a relatively normal life now. The Schmidt Group is extremely grateful for Ms.

Alyssa's assistance. Without her, David would have been as good as dead."

The revelation caused a stir among the crowds. They were amazed by Alyssa's godlike expertise, but more importantly, they couldn't believe that Alyssa—known as the Earth Angel and Light of Justice— had once performed a life-saving surgery for that bastard David Schmidt! Hailing from an influential family, she certainly did not have money troubles. No one could pressure her into performing the surgery if she refused to. Therefore, the only logical conclusion was she willingly offered to help.

Was her positive image just an act? Had she been faking her Good Samaritan ways while bowing down to the rich and powerful?