Ch. 1371..1380

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1371-Jasper's hand was on Alyssa's waist. He pulled her in closer to him slowly. The corner of his lips curved upward as he gave her a helpless look.

Alyssa consistently brimmed with captivating ideas, and her perpetual desire ensured there would never be a dull moment in her company.

"Lyse, I know you are just trying to comfort me."

Even though Alyssa wasn't fussed, Tatiana couldn't help but feel an immense guilt weighing on her. Her eyes turned red as she said, "You wouldn't have been dragged into this if it wasn't because of me.

"You wouldn't otherwise have become the Schmidt family's target for revenge. It's all my fault. I was too weak and stupid. That's how it came to this."

Upon saying that, Tatiana's tears started flowing. Her teardrops dripped onto the back of her hand. This tugged at their heartstrings.

Alyssa gave Jasper a look. He was taken aback. He then quickly leaned forward toward the tea table.

He pulled two pieces of tissue from the tissue box and handed them to Alyssa.

Alyssa was speechless.

She wasn't the one crying. Why did he hand the tissues to her? He could've just given them to Tatiana directly.

Alyssa wiped Tatiana's tears away for her. After a moment of hesitation, she sighed heavily, "Actually, Taty, I should be the one who should apologize. I wasn't able to seek justice or get revenge on your behalf. David still ended up being released."

Alyssa spoke the last few words in a hoarse voice. It was obvious that she was choking on her tears.

Her long eyelashes fluttered.

With Tatiana around, Jasper could only force himself to suppress his emotions. Yet, his blood boiled momentarily.

He gave off an air of frigidity all around him. His burning hatred was fully exhibited by his tensed-up muscles. The veins on the back of his hand bulged.

Tatiana stared at Alyssa. She shook her head continuously and said, "You've done enough, Lyse. You really have. Let's just put an end to the matter here! I don't wish to continue anymore."

"Put an end to it here? Why so?"

Alyssa was so abhorred that she tightened her fists. "David took advantage of you and beat Sean into a pulp. He's also caused harm to so many other women. They had to live with the trauma of being humiliated. They daren't speak up despite their indignation.

"The Schmidt Group uses their power to oppress them, making them fearful of payback. In order to ensure the safety of themselves and their families, they could only suffer in silence. I am their only hope now. Who else, other than myself, would shield and help them?

"I will get to the bottom of this matter. I will not give up until I am satisfied with the price that David has to pay. I will go head-to-head with Victor and David Schmidt. Let's see who will be the winner in the end!"

Alyssa was the type of person who would never fight a losing battle. As long as she hadn't achieved her goal, she would never give up either.

Having met with such a monster, she really wished that she could skin him alive! How could she just cease her efforts here?

She would rather go down fighting than live in silence!

She would be the one to cry out!

"Calm down, Lyse. It's not going to do you any good to be so riled up." Jasper placed his hand on her back, which was rising and falling from her agitation. He tried to comfort her.

"What you just said, Lyse… What do you mean?"

Tatiana's face was filled with astonishment. She spoke up in a trembling voice, "The Schmidts. Did they threaten those women? How did you know about that?"

Jasper was worried that he'd exacerbate the psychological pressure on her. So, he just gave her a brief description of the happenings the past two days. Tatiana's face turned pale instantly. "So. you're saying that those women, who were initially planning to testify, changed their minds because they were pressured by the Schmidt Group?"

"Earlier today, we went to meet with one of the women. We wanted to convince her to step out and testify. I know that they're fearful of the Schmidt Group. That's why I thought of giving them my support.

This way, the Schmidt Group would not dare to act rashly.

"However. I was too naive. My plan didn't go well at all. Moreover, my reputation has taken a hit. The family members of those women were avoiding me like I was the plague. They didn't want to meet with me at all."

Alyssa gritted her teeth hard. "But, I will not give up. I will come up with other ways. When there's a will, there's a way. Eventually, I will get to David!"

"I will help too." Although his eyes were red, Jasper steadied his breath. "We might be unable to find a breakthrough through David's case. Even so, I will still use other methods to make the Schmidts suffer."

All of a sudden, the atmosphere in the living room fell into a heavy silence.

After some time, Tatiana lifted her head slowly. Her moist and reddened eyes twinkled with a look of determination and fearlessness.

"Lyse, Jasper. I'm willing to be a witness. I will step forward to testify against David."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1372-Alyssa and Jasper were shocked. They exclaimed in unison, "What did you say, Taty?"

After her deliberation, Tatiana's expression was calm and resolute. "It doesn't matter if I have to give my statement at the police station or testify against David in court. I will take the witness stand. I'm willing to do it.

"I just want David to be brought to justice, and to ensure that justice is served on behalf of those women. No matter how immense the pressure, I can handle it."

At this moment, it was as if the air around them had frozen.

At first, Tatiana thought that they would strongly support her idea. To her surprise, both Alyssa's and Jasper's faces turned glum. They didn't say a word.

"Even though David didn't get his way with me, it was still an assault attempt. Moreover, I'm sure that I will be able to garner the people's attention when I step forward to accuse him, especially with a status like mine.

"Then, the Schmidts wouldn't be able to shut people up even if they wanted to. When that time comes, we must bring justice to David for the sake of the women he defiled. In the face of pressure, the Schmidts wouldn't be able to cover for him even if they wanted to!"

"But have you thought of the horrifying risks you'd have to go through if you were to do this?"

Alyssa's brows were knitted tightly. She spoke in a stern tone; one that was stricter than a parent's.

"You want to expose the incident when David tried to harm you. Contrary to what you expect, people with bad intentions will end up getting a hold of you. They may take the chance to distort the truth and make groundless accusations. They might even stir things up!

"If so, both you and Lyla will be pushed to the edge of the cliff. Even if you were able to handle the colossal pressure, do you think that Lyla would be able to?

"Furthermore, David can only be charged with attempted assault if you were to step up and give your testimony. He'll then get three to five years of jail time. He'd be released and then continue to harm others!

"If we don't get to the bottom of things, Josh will surely think of another way to denigrate you. How are you going to respond then? How should Sean help and protect you? Do you both really wish to spend the rest of your lives being entangled with the assholes from the Schmidt family?"

Tatiana's heart wrenched at the thought of her mother and Sean.

That being said, her heart ached even more for the women who fell victim to David.

She was Winston's daughter. She also had the support of such powerful individuals as Alyssa and Jasper. Even so, she barely even got back at him.

Those other women were the ones who were really at the mercy of others. They were basically in a living hell.

Alyssa took a deep breath. She then spoke up with a hint of emotionless intimidation, "There's another thing. Even if you were to testify against David, it wouldn't be easy to take him down.

"Your idea could probably be useful if we were going against someone who wants to uphold their reputation. For example, someone like Josh, who is a self-righteous rat.

"But David is shameless! He has no human decency. Do you think you can inflict any real pain on him?

He would continue leeching onto the Schmidt family as long as they weren't brought down.

"The uproar you bring about will eventually be forgotten by people as time passes. As for those women, your courage and sacrifice might not necessarily change their minds. They may choose to remain silent all the way.

"However, that's not their fault. You have us as your way out. They've got no way out once they speak up."

Alyssa's words were spoken calmly and rationally. Her straightforward statements were so cold and straight to the point that even Jasper couldn't help but gasp.

He was reminded of the few times in the past when he arm wrestled with her. He had lost in embarrassment each time.

He didn't let her win on purpose. It was Alyssa who had remarkable skills. She was logical, detailed, and decisive. There weren't many who could be a match for her. He admitted defeat from the bottom of his heart.

The heartfelt words that she had uttered to Tatiana hit close to home. Although part of it did cross Jasper's mind, he wasn't as thorough as she was.

"Lyse… I understand what you mean. But how can we turn things around if we don't take a gamble?"

Tatiana questioned. Her eyes were filled with anxiousness.

"I am not going to let my own sister be a gambler who puts all her eggs in one basket!"

Alyssa shot to her feet. In a strict manner, she continued, "It's not just me. Jasper, Lyla, and Sean are certainly not going to allow you to do so.

"Speaking of Sean, no man would allow their beloved woman to be embroiled in a quagmire. He was just recently ambushed by the Schmidts. It's only been a few days since. Don't you want to get through your days peacefully?

"This matter is not up for discussion. You can stay for dinner if you don't bring this up again. Otherwise, I will get Xavier to send you back this instant."

"Lyse!"

"What you were thinking is really too risky, Taty. Lyse is afraid that you'd end up being hurt." Jasper was worried that Alyssa and Tatiana would get upset at one another. So, he tried to mediate between them.

"Her tone may have been harsher than usual. However, you should know how much she cares for you."

Tears welled up in Tatiana's eyes as she watched Alyssa, who was standing tall. Her stance was clearly graceful, but she looked intimidating from the back. She was standing in front of her like an immovable mountain.

If it were in the past, she would have agreed apprehensively.

Yet, a wave of fearlessness came over her this time. She couldn't stop herself and blurted, "Lyse, if… if I wasn't your sister, would you still stand in my way like this?"

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1373-The question from Tatiana caused the tension in the room to peak.

Alyssa widened her eyes slightly. Grievance churned within her.

Since childhood, Tatiana and Alyssa were always joined at the hip. Yet, they were having such an intense argument tonight.

"What do you mean by that, Taty? Are you saying that I am someone who only cares about the safety of my family? And that I am egoistic and can't be bothered about others?"

Jasper's heart was pounding. As the middle person, he was stuck in an awkward position. He gave Alyssa a light tug by the hem of her top.

"Taty wouldn't think of you like that, Lyse. Don't overthink it."

"I'm overthinking it? She should explain to me what she meant by that, then!" Alyssa plucked the corner of her top back from Jasper's grip.

Jasper shuddered. He pressed his lips together bitterly.

She could remain calm no matter how much the public swore at and ridiculed her. But now, it was obvious that she was furious.

Jasper knew that what Alyssa hated the most was being misunderstood by her loved ones. To her, this hurt more than any physical pain.

She had been under great stress for days. The mental exhaustion had finally made her snap at this very moment. She ended up releasing her anger at her most beloved sister.

"You haven't answered my question, Lyse."

Unexpectedly, Tatiana wasn't going to give up easily. She got up slowly and enunciated her question once again. "If I wasn't your sister, would you still stop me?"

"I will not answer you if your question is based on the assumption that I am a selfish person."

Alyssa tried her best to suppress her anger. She then said to Jasper in a low voice, "Go and arrange for a car to send Taty back, Jasper."

Alyssa and Tatiana parted ways. They were both upset.

After Tatiana left, Alyssa went into the kitchen. She opened the refrigerator and downed an entire bottle of cold water. She thought that it would help with cooling herself down physically.

However, she still felt a fire burning within her. She could feel her blood pressure rising too.

She cursed, realizing that Landon's method of cooling down was of no use at all. Alyssa figured that she should try again by drinking another bottle.

Right when she was about to reach out for another bottle of cold water, Jasper reached over the top of her head. He pushed the refrigerator door shut.

Alyssa looked up at him, and her eyes met his. In an instant, she had simmered down a little.

"Caught you having another cold drink sneakily."

Jasper frowned helplessly. Alyssa could feel his warm breath on the tip of her nose.

With a soft look in his eyes, Jasper continued, "When are you going to stop making me worry about you, hmm?"

"Forget about the two bottles of cold water. I wish I could get on a plane to the south and dive into the sea there!" Alyssa pouted angrily. She crossed her arms and leaned against Jasper's sturdy chest.

"You jump, I jump," Jasper replied as he looked down at her and gave her a kiss on her forehead.

Alyssa clicked her tongue. "Oh, stop it. I'm not in the mood for jokes now."

Alyssa turned to face him. She was just about to speak when she was met with a passionate kiss instead. Their tongues intertwined playfully.

She wrapped her arms around Jasper's neck. She was completely drawn in. Her frustration slowly dissipated.

Then, they pulled away from each other unwillingly. After all, they would have asphyxiated if they had continued.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1374-Alyssa pouted and muttered, "Why did you do that? If Mrs. Rosie were to see us… How embarrassing would that be?"

"I didn't want you to jump into the sea in the south. So, I was just trying to calm you down."

Jasper found it difficult to slow his breathing. In a hoarse voice, he asked, "Do you feel better now?"

"I'm okay but I still feel very wronged. I feel suffocated." Deep down, she was troubled. Her eyes watered and she sniffled.

Her pitiful expression made Jasper's heart melt.

He cupped her reddish cheeks. He felt the warmth from her cheeks on his palms. "Look at you. Your cheeks are burning like you're running a temperature.

"You and Taty have always had a good relationship. It's not worth it for you both to get mad at each other because of that bastard from the Schmidt family. Don't be angry, alright?"

"How could I be angry at Taty?"

Dispirited, Alyssa lowered her eyes. "It's more like I'm mad at myself. I wasn't able to take David down for good. He ended up having a chance to revive himself. It was all because I hadn't defeated him completely. There's no one else but myself to blame."

Jasper's heart was pained. He frowned. He comforted, "Don't say that, Lyse. That's got nothing to do with you."

"Taty said that I was being selfish. She's right, I was. I do want to seek justice for those innocent women. At the same time, I want to make sure that my family is safe too.

"Since young, Taty was always under the shelter of Winston and Lyla. As she got older, she only focused on her studies. She hadn't experienced the darkness of this world or the viciousness of human nature.

"She is one of us Taylors. Her noble status can be helpful, but it can also be detrimental to her."

Alyssa was breathing heavily. She felt as if something was clutching her heart, making her heart ache.

"There's one thing that she didn't think of. I remember her dream of becoming an actress.

"If she ends up going into the entertainment industry in the future, the assault incident would become a shameful mark on her. She could never ever get rid of it.

"People will only be reminded of this whenever her name is mentioned. Her name will always be associated with David's.

"How would she survive in the entertainment industry, then? How would she be able to find her place there? Sharp words are silent killers. It is over for David once he dies, but she would have to bear with people pointing fingers at her for the rest of her life!"

"I understand your concern, Lyse. But Taty is our sister. With us protecting her, who would dare to touch her?" Jasper consoled her in a gentle voice.

Her eyes welled up with tears. She shook her head gloomily and said, "Lyla had Winston's protection.

Yet, she had to live with her trauma until Sophia self-destructed and ruined her reputation. I don't want Taty to follow in her footsteps.

"I know that her situation is different. Lyla was set up, but Taty is clearly a victim. It is indeed very courageous for a woman who met with such an incident to step forward and testify. I am proud of Taty for having such courage.

"Nonetheless, the amount of pressure that she would have to shoulder after going all out is terrifying.

Countless eyes will be watching the Taylor family. Taty still wants to live in the limelight in the future.

"She was making a haste decision today. I don't want her to regret it for the rest of her life because of that."

"Lyse, as her elder sister, you really do care for her." Jasper pulled her in for a tight embrace.

"Jasper, I know that I'm asking for too much."

Alyssa rested her cheek on his shoulder. She choked back on her tears, saying, "I really wish I could come up with a win-win strategy. I want everyone to be happy. But, more than that, I want to protect those around me. Despite that, I realized that I am only human. This is all that I am able to do."

"It's great that you are admitting that you are human."

Jasper sighed. In order to make her relax, he joked, "I've always felt like I am dating a goddess. I'm relieved to know that you are a human being."

Alyssa didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"You've really done your best, Lyse. What I've done is nothing compared to the things that you've done."

Alyssa tutted with a slight smile on her face. "What a roundabout way to compliment someone."

Jasper replied quietly, "I have only one role to play when I'm with you—your lover."

Alyssa was acting strong initially. In an instant, her defense broke down, and a wave of emotions gushed. She felt a lump in her throat, and she burst into tears.

Frantically, Jasper wiped her tears for her. She punched him lightly on his chest and cried out, "It's your fault. Why did you trigger me for no good reason? You made me cry!"

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1375-"It's not a bad thing to cry. It's better for you to let it all out than to keep everything bottled up inside,"

Jasper responded.

Not everyone in the world might understand her good intentions. But Jasper surely did.

He gently pinched Alyssa's face and said, "Let's give time for both you and Taty to calm down.

Tomorrow, we'll spare some time to see Taty. Have a good chat with her. I'm sure that we can come up with a perfect strategy."

Teary-eyed, Alyssa rubbed her eyes and said coquettishly, "I'm hungry. Make me something to eat."

Jasper put his right hand on his chest and his left hand behind his back. He transformed into an elegant attendant and bowed respectfully.

"On it, my lady."

The next day, Jasper and Alyssa returned to Belbanks to see Tatiana.

To their surprise, they learned that Tatiana hadn't gone home at all. Instead, she had contacted Lyla to say that she had some urgent matters to attend to at school. She informed her that she would be staying at the dorm these two days.

Alyssa and Jasper looked at each other, feeling perplexed.

Tatiana had already graduated. She had moved all her belongings back home. They couldn't fathom any other reason that might necessitate her staying at her school.

"What happened to Taty, Lyse? Did something happen?" Lyla asked with an anxious expression on her face.

"Everything is fine, Lyla. Jasper and I were just thinking of taking Taty out to get some fresh air. I just didn't expect her to be busy." Alyssa didn't want Lyla to worry. So, she could only answer in a roundabout manner.

"Lyse, it would be great if you could take her out. Thank you very much."

Concern overwhelmed Lyla's face. "Ever since David was released, Taty hasn't been able to sleep. She didn't even have much appetite. She has been saying that she's fine, but I know she feels terrible inside."

Upon hearing that, Alyssa really wanted to kick herself. She really regretted speaking so harshly to Tatiana the previous day.

Beneath Tatiana's serene expression, she was enduring a level of suffering she had never experienced before. As a victim, she was the one who needed comfort and care. Instead, she was the one who ended up showing concern for Alyssa's situation. It was too thoughtful of her.

"Lyse, if you meet with Taty, please convince her on my behalf. She should stop splitting hairs." Lyla spoke in a warm yet helpless voice, "Let bygones be bygones. We should be forward-looking people."

It was already the evening by the time they left Heightsnew Villa.

There was an inexplicable heaviness in Alyssa's heart. She dialed Tatiana's number on her phone. Her call was rejected after a few rings.

Alyssa stared at the screen of her phone, which had turned dim. She started to panic. "Taty… Why would she hang up on me?"

"Maybe she's occupied," Jasper comforted her.

"That can't be. If she was busy, she would just let the phone ring. She wouldn't hang up on me. This has never happened."

The more she thought about it, the more worried she became. She grabbed Jasper's arm and said, "I'm afraid, Jasper. Could it be that something happened to her?"

"If you're worried, we can return to Solana City now. I'll have Xavier head over to Taty's school to take a look first."

The moment Jasper finished his sentence, Alyssa received a call from Sean.

"Ms. Alyssa! Could you please help me to get in touch with Taty?"

Sean's voice sounded anxious and hoarse. "I have called her countless times since last night but she hasn't answered a single call!"

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1376-In Solana City, Tatiana stood alone outside the East Solana Police Bureau. She gritted her teeth and walked in.

"Are you here to make a report, miss?" asked a female officer.

Tatiana nodded vigorously. She asked softly, "May I know if Cyrus… I mean, Chief Cyrus is around?"

Cyrus had been busy for two days and two nights. He was sleeping soundly in the lounge room at the time.

The moment he found out that Tatiana was there to see him, he leaped to his feet and went out to meet her.

In the office, Tatiana and Cyrus sat facing each other. She interlocked her fingers and rubbed them together until her knuckles turned red.

Cyrus studied her carefully. He asked in a concerned voice, "You showed up unannounced. Did something happen, Taty?"

Tatiana was tender-hearted and timid. She had always been overshadowed by Alyssa ever since she was a child.

Despite being half-siblings, Cyrus was never biased. He always treated her the same as Alyssa. Each time he went on a work trip and came back with presents, he would give the same to both Alyssa and Tatiana.

As they grew older, they didn't get together as often. Plus, Tatiana was shyer and more introverted.

Unlike Alyssa, she wouldn't initiate contact with her brothers. Thus, it might appear that they weren't close.

Even so, both Alyssa and Tatiana were his sisters. He paid equal attention to both of them.

After being silent for a moment, Tatiana looked up slowly. She looked into Cyrus' eyes and said, "Cyrus, as a victim myself, I want to come forward and testify that David assaulted me."

Cyrus widened his eyes. "What did you say, Taty?"

"I want to file charges against David for sexual assault." Tatiana's heart wrenched as she spoke.

Cyrus pursed his lips. He was a skillful criminal investigator.

He was a strong-minded professional investigator who was able to handle psychological stress. But when his family member became the victim of a crime, he couldn't be more cautious. That said, he did wish that he could get rid of the monster, David!

"Taty, did you tell Lyla that you were coming here? How about Lyse? Does she know?"

Tatiana shook her head. In a soft voice, she replied, "If I told them, do you think I would be able to come here, Cyrus? Truth be told, I went to see Lyse and Jasper last night. I shared my thoughts with them, and they were strongly against it."

Cyrus blinked. He said in a low voice, "They didn't allow you to do this because they were afraid that you'd be hurt. You are also my sister. I treat you exactly the same as the way they do. Do you think that I would agree to this?"

"I know that you will."

Tatiana's eyes glowed. Her eyes were full of determination and faith in him. She continued, "That's because you are a cop. You will be impartial, and you will not take sides.

"I know that you will do whatever you need to in order to arrest criminals. You will seek justice for the victims!"

Cyrus's heart raced, and his body temperature rose.

Though, quickly enough, his calm rationality took over. He let out a sigh of frustration. "From the bottom of my heart, I feel proud of you for being brave enough to stand up against evil.

"But it has been some time since the incident happened to you. The chain of custody may already have been broken. On top of that, what David did to you was only an assault attempt. He did not actually violate you physically. It is quite unlikely for him to be sentenced."

Tatiana knitted her brows tightly together. She held her breath.

"I have worked on a few sexual assault cases in the past. It is indeed quite difficult to gather evidence when the victim and suspect have a complicated relationship."

Cyrus was filled with hatred. Through clenched teeth, he continued, "Furthermore, the Schmidts pressured the victims. The other victims are not willing to tell the truth. This way, we have no choice but to be reactive!

"I'm not trying to discourage you, Taty. But, even if you were to step forward, it would not make much impact on this case. If mishandled, you might even bring trouble upon yourself.

"I'm guessing that Lyse and Jasper had the same concerns, which was why they tried to stop you. So, you shouldn't blame them. They were just trying to protect you the best they can."

There was a deafening silence in the office.

Then, Tatiana questioned with an anxious look in her eyes. "If so, what do we have to do in order to strike David with a heavy blow? Don't tell me that there's nothing that we can do!"

"I will send some officers to go and have a chat with the victims and their families tomorrow. I will tell them that the police force will do all we can to ensure their safety. We will not publicize the entire investigation process. But first, let me take your statement."

Just as Cyrus was about to rise to his feet, Tatiana grabbed him by the arm. "Then… Then what would be our chances of success?

"Yesterday, Lyse and Jasper have already gone to try and meet with two of them. However, they didn't have much success. Even miracle workers like Lyse and Jasper weren't able to convince them. Would you and your people really be able to?"

Cyrus knew that Tatiana wasn't coming from a place where she doubted the police's capabilities. She was simply rambling as she was burning with anxiousness.

He wasn't someone who would speak empty words just to appease others. Thus, he could only answer her frankly, "To be honest, I'm not very confident. But I know that we won't have a chance of success if we don't try at all.

"Also, there's another problem. Even though this news is about to die down, the Schmidts are still manipulating the comments and posts online. So, it hasn't gotten the attention of the media and the public.

"This would also discourage the victims from stepping forward. If we can stir up public opinion, it would also give the victims some encouragement. At the same time, we could put a massive pressure on the Schmidts."

"Stir up public opinion?" Tatiana widened her eyes in astonishment.

"There are many things that aren't as simple as they seem, Taty."

Cyrus gave her a pat on her shoulder. He looked at her with a gaze filled with heartache. "Despite you being Winston's daughter, those weasels in the Schmidt family still tried to harm you. Other women are just at the mercy of these powerful plutocrats.

"Go home after I take your statement. I'll keep you posted."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1377-It was still early in the night.

Alyssa and Jasper met up with Sean. After that, the three of them made their way back to Solana City as quickly as they could.

Along the way, Sean made endless attempts to call Tatiana. In the end, her phone was simply just shut off.

"Taty… Why aren't you picking up? Taty!" Sean mumbled to himself incoherently. He was a bundle of nerves.

"Everything will be alright, Sean."

Through the rearview mirror, Jasper could see that Sean's eyes had turned red. He continued in a warm voice, "I have already asked Xavier to go to Taty's school to look for her. Solana City is also just half an hour away. We'll head straight to Solana Film Academy."

In her uneasiness, Alyssa clenched her clothes tightly. Cold sweat had formed on her forehead. She stuttered, "Jasper, I really regret it now. I shouldn't have blown up at Taty."

"Don't say that, Lyse."

Jasper pulled her in for a loving embrace. "Taty isn't such a wilful person. Moreover, the both of you grew up together. How wouldn't she know how much you care for her? I'm sure she knows that you were just concerned for her."

"But Jasper. I'm still afraid."

"Don't be. I'm here. We'll look for her together," said Jasper as he gave her pats of comfort. Deep down, he was actually feeling an array of emotions.

On one hand, he was very worried about losing touch with Tatiana all of a sudden. On the other hand, he was overwhelmed by the feeling of being needed and relied on by Alyssa.

Alyssa was usually invincible. She was way more capable than a few competent men combined. Even so, he still looked forward to the times when he could occasionally be the one she relied on.

He didn't mind hiding his identity and just being Alyssa's man behind the scenes.

He couldn't care less about how others mocked him. All he hoped for was to be helpful to her. He just wanted to do his best to be a man worthy of her.

In order to avoid drawing attention, they stopped their car at the back gate of Solana Film Academy.

Soon enough, Xavier ran out to them. He was dripping with sweat.

"Mr. Beckett! Madam! We've combed through the entire school. We've also asked the manager of the female dorm to go to Ms. Tatiana's dorm to look for her personally. But we weren't able to find her!"

Their hearts dropped.

"Also… I've checked the surveillance footage near the school. There was no sign of Ms. Tatiana at all!"

In other words, Tatiana had lied. She didn't come back to school at all. The seriousness of the matter escalated instantly!

Sean couldn't hold back anymore. "Call the cops, Ms. Alyssa!" he cried out in a shaky voice.

"But we can only make a report 48 hours after losing contact!" Xavier was also on pins and needles.

Alyssa frowned. She made a phone call to Cyrus immediately.

"What happened, Lyse?"

"Cyrus! We've lost touch with Taty. She has always answered our calls. She has never cut contact with us before. Are you able to track her down?"

Alyssa knew that it wasn't time to make a report yet. However, she couldn't bother about that. She was worried about Tatiana.

"Lost touch with her? That's impossible!"

Cyrus was taken aback. He couldn't help but crack a joke, albeit at an inappropriate timing, "Then, who was the lady I met with two hours ago? I haven't seen a ghost, have I?"

They were shocked. "You've seen Taty?"

"Yeah. Taty came to the station to see me."

Cyrus paused. In the end, he decided to fill them in," Lyse, Taty came to see me today because she wanted to make a report. She wanted to file charges against David for a sexual assault attempt."

"What? Why didn't you say so earlier?" Alyssa felt faint.

Jasper and Sean had heard the conversation. Sean, in particular, tightened his fists nervously. He felt like his heart was in his throat!

"Stay calm, Lyse!"

"How can I stay calm? She wanted to make a report, and you just let her be? What would happen if news about this got out? What happens if the media makes nonsensical speculations? Or, what if she ends up being used by ill-intentioned people?" Alyssa was fuming.

"Don't worry, Lyse. I was the one who attended to Taty when she came over to make her report. I only had a short conversation with her. I've sent her back after taking her statement. This was just two hours ago.

"As for losing contact with her, I don't think that is the case. It was just a short while ago. Her phone could've just run out of battery." Cyrus tried to comfort her with some optimism.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1378-Alyssa was frustrated. She put her palm to her forehead and exclaimed, "Cyrus, I can't believe how thoughtless you are!"

Jasper felt his jaw tense up. His head was spinning.

Just as he was trying to come up with what to do next, a few chatty female students walked out of the school's back gate. They were scrolling on their phones and having a discussion among themselves.

One of them said in a mocking voice, "Oh, my God! This can't be real! Isn't this Tatiana from the Performing Arts Department at our academy? I can't believe that she started a livestream to accuse David of assaulting her!"

At that moment, it was as if Alyssa, Jasper, and Sean had all been struck by lightning!

All the blood drained from Sean's face. His body started to tremble as he staggered backward.

"Tatiana is already famous for being a belle at our school. She has already stolen the limelight. It has only been a few days since graduation. Yet, she's already feeling lonely and hungry for attention?"

"Well, she's the smart one here. Once she gets enough views, she will become an online sensation.

After that, she would start getting sponsors for her live streams to earn big bucks. "Who knows if she would even catch the fancy of some producer? She could then be scouted and enter straight into the entertainment industry! Don't you know that this is called a shortcut?"

"A shortcut? I think she's being too clever for her good. She's playing with fire!"

One of the students had wavy curls in her hair. She didn't bother to cover up her jealousy and disdain toward Tatiana. She smirked.

"She should first take a good look at herself. How dare she make fraudulent claims against the Schmidt Group's Mr. David? She chose to do a live stream at this time to say that David assaulted her. Isn't she just doing this to get her 15 minutes of fame?"

"What? She'd choose to get fame in this way? That's just too shameless of her!"

"I agree! Tatiana must be too desperate for attention! A woman's chastity is so important. She has no shame!"

The curly-haired student then sneered. "Being infamous is still a type of fame. Plus, this is still the fastest way to stand out. It's just that she just had to involve Mr. David, of all people.

"She talked about this on her livestream. Isn't she just bad-mouthing the Schmidt family? Wouldn't the Schmidts put an end to her? That shameless bitch is just biting off more than she could chew!"

Another female student gloatingly said, "If you ask me, even if she and David did the deed, she must've been the one who forced herself on him! I guess she didn't get enough, so she just decided to vent her anger via the livestream!"

Their mocking laughter resounded. The students' insults were revolting to hear!

"Fuck! Those big-mouthed women are full of crap! How dare they say such things about Ms. Tatiana?"

Xavier had his fists clenched tight.

Jasper furrowed his brows. His eyes were dark and filled with anger. It was as if there was an impending storm.

As for Sean, his eyes had turned bloodshot from his fury. His muscles tensed up, and the veins on the back of his hands were popping. He didn't care if he was going against a group of female students. He couldn't hold back any longer!

At the moment when both Jasper and Sean were about to make a move, someone else reacted even faster than them. A female figure in her sharp heels was already storming straight toward the group of female students.

The students were still laughing away when they realized that Alyssa was standing expressionless before them. Her overpowering presence made their hair stand. In the blink of an eye, they were silenced!

"You… You are…"

Alyssa lifted her hand. She mustered all her strength and served two consecutive slaps to the student who accused Tatiana of forcing herself on David!

The student was stunned for a few seconds. Following that, she started bawling!

The other students were shocked. Everything happened so quickly that they didn't have time to react!

That said, the student with wavy curls snapped back to her senses. She took two steps back and was about to make a run for it.

Much to her surprise, Alyssa responded by grabbing onto her hair. Alyssa pulled the student back toward her as if she was capturing prey!

"Ah! Let go. Let me go!"

She felt like her hair was about to be ripped off. She was forced to face Alyssa. Before she could even find her balance, Alyssa had given her four tight slaps!

The slaps made her ears ring. The world around her spun.

The other students were huddled together and shivering in fright. The speed of Alyssa's hands was so appalling that they barely saw anything that just happened.

Although it was just a few slaps, the students felt as if Alyssa was trying to beat them to death!

Without any change in her facial expression, Alyssa released her grip on the wavy-haired student. The student's body slammed into the steel door. She then embarrassingly fell on her bottom.

"Is. Is she Alyssa Taylor?"

"Maybe, maybe she is? She looks like her."

"How could it be her? How?"

Alyssa dusted her hands, which had turned red. She gave a cold sidelong glance to the female student.

She curled her lip and said, "Nice to meet you all. I'm Alyssa Taylor. I'm the elder sister of the so-called 'shameless bitch,' Tatiana Taylor."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1379-Alyssa was Tatiana's elder sister?

The students were floored. They stood there stiffly. The bawling student stopped crying.

The student who had fallen on the ground was shaking like a leaf. She cupped her swollen cheeks.

Attempting to retreat, she endeavored to move backward yet found herself already pressed against the wall.

Even though Tatiana was from the Taylor family, she normally kept a low profile. Her lifestyle was no different from the average woman. Who would have thought that she was the daughter of one of the richest men around?

Jasper, Sean, and Xavier reacted to the circumstance with different expressions on their faces. Yet, they each admired Alyssa in their own ways.

At first, Sean had the impulse to ditch all manners and charge forward to give those outspoken women a piece of his mind. To his surprise, Alyssa moved quicker than he anticipated, turning the tables and being the one to school them instead.

On the other hand, Jasper relaxed his tightened fists slowly. He fixed his eyes on Alyssa's menacing figure. He smiled slightly.

On the inside, though, he was still kicking himself. He was too slow to react.

"Weren't you all just having a good laugh earlier? Why are you all quiet now?"

Alyssa let out a scoff, leaning in to scrutinize the student with wavy curls. "Can't believe you've mastered the art of a sharp tongue at such a young age. Maybe focusing on your studies would've been a better choice."

The student responded by crying out, "Quick… Record this, quick! Record it all! Ms. Alyssa actually beat up innocent female students!"

She pretended as if she had the moral high ground. She acted weak and innocent as she attempted a counterattack on Alyssa.

The other female students had their cell phones in their hands. However, they were panicking because of Alyssa's overbearing presence. None of them dared to film the scene.

"Hah, do you think that I'd be afraid? My reputation already stinks. I'm not afraid to have this added to my repertoire."

Alyssa's smile broke out, radiating a sense of daring defiance. "It's just that I heard you were all afraid of offending the Schmidts. I doubt that you'll have the guts to get on the Taylor family's bad side.

"Do you want me to crush your dreams of entering the entertainment industry even before you finish school?"

The curly-haired student was dumbfounded. Her expression was stiff. The other students started to put their phones away.

They were afraid! They were absolutely petrified!

Alyssa crossed her arms. She clicked her tongue and shook her head. "I really haven't seen such a low blow throughout the 25 years of my life. I can't believe that you resorted to victim-blaming. Then, you even sided with a sinister sexual offender.

"The school doesn't test for morals in their admission exams. I guess they really do take in all kinds of people.

"Let's just say that you've already paid the price for your blabbering mouths by taking those few slaps. I have ears and eyes all over Solana City. If I hear another disrespectful word about Tatiana from any of you, I won't be serving you with just a few slaps next time.

"Now, get out of my sight!" Alyssa yelled.

The group of students was frantic. They picked their friend up and got away as quickly as they could.

Jasper walked over to Alyssa and casually draped his left arm around her shivering shoulders. With his right hand, he gently lifted her icy hand, giving it a careful blow. While the fiery and prickling pain in her hand subsided, a lingering rage still burned within her.

"Such nasty people… How could they say those things about Taty? I should have given them more than just a few slaps!"

"But Lyse, you were never a merciless woman. No matter how angry you were, you wouldn't be too harsh with your punishment."

Jasper gave her shoulder a squeeze. His gaze turned dim as he continued, "But if there's anything that you're unable to execute, I can do it on your behalf. Whatever that may be."

"They were just a bunch of foolish women. That's not necessary."

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 1380-Alyssa breathed heavily, feeling anxious. "The most important thing now is to find Taty. She's really crazy. How could she expose this live? She's throwing herself into the abyss!"

Jasper's heart clenched as well.

No one understood better than he and Alyssa what it was like to be thrust into the spotlight. One wrong move, and they would be sent plummeting from the heights to their downfall.

"Ms. Alyssa!" Sean ran up to them. His voice was hoarse from the urgency. "Taty is still livestreaming, and the viewer count has exceeded two million! Why… Why would she suddenly expose this? What did Mr. Cyrus say to her?"

Alyssa stared at the screen, where Tatiana sat upright. Though her expression was pale, she looked serious. Her eyes were shining with unwavering determination.

Seeing that, Alyssa felt like her heart was being crushed by a pair of giant hands, spasming with pain.

Meanwhile, below the livestream, the comments were flooding in at such a rapid pace that it was dizzying. But at a glance, it revealed a torrent of negative comments.

"People nowadays are shamelessly exploiting anything for attention. She's actually using this for publicity?"

"I know her. She's Solana Film Academy's campus belle. She must be trying to latch onto David for fame."

"Solana Film Academy's campus belle is a Taylor? And she almost got sexually harassed by David?

What a tacky soap opera plot! She must be making this up."

"Girl, if what you said is true, then I hope it's false. But if you're lying, then I hope you get screwed by ten Schmidts!"

"Yeah, you say David harassed you, but do you have evidence? Do you have a video? Can we see it for free?"

Their words were extremely harsh. Even though their mocking laughter remained unheard, its impact felt deafening.

"What do we do, Ms. Alyssa? What do we do now?" Sean's eyes were red from anger, and his heart was wrenching. "Can we make Taty stop? Can we stop the live stream? Taty is timid. With no one by her side supporting her, if she sees those negative comments… I'm afraid she'll have an emotional breakdown."

Even at this moment, he didn't blame Tatiana in the slightest. His sole wish was to locate her as swiftly as possible and offer his support.

"Sean, calm down. At the very least, we know Taty isn't missing, and she's safe now."

The more critical the situation was, the more Jasper displayed the calm and steady demeanor a ruler would show.

"And the live stream has been going on for this long. We can't just cut it off abruptly. That would only lead to speculation and rumors, which would only bring more vicious attacks on Taty."

Alyssa's breathing was heavy, and she felt like the air around her had become thin. Her fingers trembled as they curled around Jasper's hand.

Jasper gently rubbed her shoulder with his hand. His gaze darkened.

"Taty going public with this indicates she's been holding back for quite a while, with a lot on her mind.

So, let her speak her mind. Better out than in. And even if the worst happens, she still has Lyse and me to support her. Those demons can't hurt her."

Sean pressed his lips into a line as he looked at Jasper with gratitude shining in his moist eyes.

Just then, Tatiana's sweet and gentle voice came through the stream.

"Whether you believe it or not, I'm speaking out here today not just for myself but for those women who have suffered at the hands of David Schmidt and can't seek justice."