Ch. 151..160
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 151-Alter reeling the quests, Rose brought Alyssa to her studio. The mentor and menter were as close as sisters. They challed and laughed merrily in private There, Rosse ved Alyssa excellent tea and desserts from the top pastry chefs in the nation.
Not even the quests on the first floor had the honor of tasting the delicacies.
“Madam, have some teal “Oh, the valuable spring tea! It’s bright green with a rich aroma and a deep lavor profile. This is good.” Spiling. Alyssa savoted the tea. She wrapped her slender fingers around the cup as she sipped. Her graceful demeanor denoted her excellent upbringing in a wealthy family. Her noble alr was the culmination of a distinguished pedigree that could not be copied.
“I feel honored when you enjoy the tea.” Rose grinned. She always wore a cool and chic Image in public. Yet, she’d turn into a silly and good–natured young lady in front of Alyssa.
Their first encounter happened six years back. Rose was talented in fashion design and blessed with endless Inspiration. However, she became a target because of her early fame.
Rose was forced to search for new opportunities by joining a competition show to design outlits lor celebrities. Regrettably, a well–known celebrity on the show Following the incident, a popular and talented designer, Sharon, openly supported Rose online. Not only that, she attacked the members of the show who had ulterior motives and exposed their true laces.
Thanks to Sharon, some fashion designers who fell victim took the chance to reveal the dark sides of the industry. As a result, Rose caught the eye of the public, which in turn allowed her to showcase her talent.
“The nail that sticks out gets hammered down. But you shall rise above it. Ms.
Emerson, do not underestimate your mind–blowing talent. Go forth with courage. All the best to you!” Just like her name, Sharon was a fertile plain that nurtured Rose and offered her a second chance.
Things unfolded smoothly after that.
The designers who derided and slandered Rose had to apologize under public pressure, However, they failed to turn public opinion around. In the end, their reputation was severely damaged.
Meanwhile, people dug up dirt about the celebrity who had humiliated Rose on the show. The said celebrity vanished from the entertainment scene following a brief one–year career, “Madam, you are a talented designer. Why would you hide your Identity?” Rose poured Alyssa some tea and questioned with much curiosity.
“You’ve been bugging me with the same question.” Alyssa rubbed her temples and answered, “I love working backstage more than standing in the limelight. I do not wish to forgo my peaceful life.” “Oh, that’s a pity. You’d make Ms. Gardner’s jaw fall if you told her you’re Sharon, She wouldn’t have been rude to you.” Gritting her teeth in disdain, Rose spat. “That bitch thought she had the right to mock you because she’s Jasper Beckett’s fiancée, What a snob!” “She’s nothing compared to me.” Alyssa sipped her tea. “She does not have the honor to be introduced to Sharon.” “By the way, how did you get to know her? Were there any grudges between the two of you? Do you want me to get back at her?” Slightly baffled, Alyssa smiled. “It’s fine. She’s the future Mrs. Beckett, you know.” “I don’t care if she’s the first lady of the country! I’m your mastiff–I’ll bite whoever hurts my master!” Rose adorably bared her teeth.
On that topic, Alyssa felt a little sorry for Rose. While she might be a close friend of Rose, she hadn’t disclosed her identity as Winston Taylor’s daughter, the business magnate In Belbanks. Therefore, Rose had no idea that “Sharon” was, in fact, the ex–wife of the president of the Beckett Group.
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Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 152-When Rose reemerged, Llana hurriedly lugged on Jasper’s sleeve. “Jasper, let’s slop her and have a chat. She will definitely agree to design my wedding dress if you talk to her because you’re the president of the Heckell Group!” He frowned but was dragged along to meet with Rose.
“Ms. Emerson, we are here to request your help in designing my wedding dress.
Jasper and I will be married next month in a grand wedding that will be streamed nationwide.” Liana leaned gently on Jasper, a delighted look on her face, “Your dress on me will attract national attention! That’s pretty good marketing, don’t you think?
“Money is not a problem as long as you agree to design the dress. Tell us anything you need, and we’ll take care of it. We are serious about this.” “Wow, Ms. Gardner, you do sound like a future daughter–in–law of a wealthy farnily.” Bearning, Rose lifted a finger. “One million, and t consider taking the job.” “What? That’s too expensive!” Liana gaped at Rose.
“And I thought money is not a problem for you. Is one million too much for the future Mrs. Beckett?” “Sure, one million it is.” Jasper remained expressionless.
“Jasper…” Liana bit her lower lip and almost teared up from Jasper’s touching move.
“You might be fine with the deal, but I’m not.” Rose was smiling but dripping with hostility. Jasper frowned. He had a feeling that he had been played.
*Sharon might have forgiven you because she’s cool, but I can’t. Ms. Gardner, don’t ever think of getting your bespoke gowns from Rozabela, including for your wedding. I will never let you rent a dress.” With that, Rose scoffed and left haughtily.
Although Liana was incensed and silently cursing out Rose, she put on a pitiful expression and whimpered, “Jasper, is she hostile to us because Ms. White said something to her? Ms. White should have come at me if she was upset. Why would she set Rose against me?” Jasper was extremely frustrated. “Let me talk to Alice alter the cocktail party. I’ll get her to convince Rose to design your wedding dress.” Jasper, you’re the best! I knew you loved me the most!” Right as Liana was about to kiss Jasper, the venue erupted in cheers and applause. When the lights dimmed, a spotlight illuminated the stage.
A piece of modernistic yet mysterious tango music started playing. A handsome male dancer dressed in a black shirt and pants showed up onstage.
Jasper almost choked at what he saw next. Alyssa, dressed in a S**y red dress, gorgeously whirled her way onstage with a sultry expression.
“Oh my! Is she the same woman from before? She’s so different!” “Pretty and sassy, wild and seductive! I’m falling for her!” “They might dance intimately, but they are so good at dancing that it feels like an artistic performance more than a racy show. It’s sublime!
Staring at his alluring and eye–catching ex–wife, Jasper felt a slow burn within him.
How did she learn tango? He thought she was tone–deal and clumsy.
How could she wear that skimpy dress in public? Why would she allow that man to hold her waist?
He believed that Alice should have upheld her morals even after she was divorced.
His eyes burned at the sight of her waist and ner shapely legs flashing under the red dress as sne spun.
Tango was itself a passionate, sensuous, and playful dance. Alyssa’s face was expressive, and her eyes were filled with seduction as she played a game of temptation with her counterpart.
When the music climaxed, Alyssa wrapped herself around the male dancer and held his waist. She cast an alluring gaze in Jasper’s direction.
He was flustered by her sudden attention. Despite his flat expression, he swallowed hard. He badly wanted to shove the male dancer away and cover every inch of Alice with his jacket.
As her husband, he had never been that intimate with her. Therefore, he would not allow any other man to do so.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 153-Alyssa and her dance partner held hands and bowed to the audience when the dance ended.
Her captivating dance elevated the cocktail party into a high–end ball.
Liana was green with envy when she heard everyone praising Alice. In her teens, she was once a talented pianist who was good at singing and dancing too. For that, she had won many awards.
However, after going abroad, she busied herself with dating and having fun to the point where she abandoned her practice.
“Jasper, wasn’t Ms. White awesome? But I don’t think it’s appropriate for her to dance in public in that revealing dress. I would have been too ashamed to do that.” Her attempts at backstabbing Alyssa were of no use because Jasper was nowhere to be found when she turned around.
Jasper shuffled to the backstage corridor. Despite his best efforts at self–control, he could not shut down the imagery of Alice’s allure in his mind. His throat was getting dry.
He forced himself not to think of his behavior as falling for her. He believed he was emotional because he was angry at Alice for challenging him and lying to him over and over.
All of a sudden, he overheard an excited male voice from a corner. “My dance partner today had a freaking tiny waist! How exciting! I’ve never held a woman with a waist that tiny in my entire life!” The compliment sounded wrong to Jasper, who immediately got triggered. The male dancer turned around when he heard the clicking of leather shoes and immediately received a punch to his face.
*Ouch!” As a military veteran, Jasper effortlessly sent the male dancer sailing in the air with a punch. The poor dancer winced on the ground and moaned in pain.
“How dare you dream of touching her?” Jasper smirked and demanded coldly.
“Who do you think you are?” “M–Mr. Beckett?” The dancer looked like he had seen a ghost. “I thought you were marrying Ms. Gardner. I–I didn’t know that my dancer partner was your..
The mention of Liana further fueled Jasper’s rage.
*Jasper Beckett, what the hell are you doing?” When Jasper spun around, his eyes darkened at the sight of Alyssa and Rose running over to him. The male dancer scrambled on all fours in their direction with bleeding lips.
“Mr. Beckett, you’ve crossed a line by beating up my people in my territory.” Rose pointed a finger in Jasper’s face furiously.
“He was talking shit.” Jasper curled his fists with a stern look. “I punched him as a warning. He should have known the consequences of talking about certain people behind their backs.” Alyssa was extremely stunned by his action. Her impression of him was that he was a haughty man who wouldn’t bother to get into fights with people he considered beneath him.
What went into him today?
Did someone step on his toes earlier that day?
“What happened?” Rose glared at the male dancer.
“I–I didn’t talk behind Ms. White’s back. I was happy to dance with her and called my friend to show off about it without thinking. That’s all. “The male dancer was terrified. “I–I didn’t know that Mr. Beckett overheard me. And he he…” “That’s enough!” Frowning, Alyssa waved. “Rose, take him to the doctor.” “Madam, I can’t leave you here alone!” while staring at Jasper, Kose whispered in Alyssa’s ear, I think Jasper Beckett is funny in the head. He must be suffering from manic depression, given how he’s lashed out at people.” “Yeah, I think so too.” Alyssa nodded with a flat expression. “But I’ll deal with him. It all started because of me. Don’t worry. He won’t lay a finger on me.” Jasper’s face fell upon hearing the private conversation between the two ladies.
Rose worried for Sharon, but she listened to her mentor and left the scene with the male dancer.
The silence in the air was suffocating. The red dress on Alyssa and the thought of the male dancer’s words frustrated Jasper to no end.
He stormed up to her, took off his jacket, and handed it to her without any expression. “Put this on.” Alyssa’s eyes gleamed as she slapped the jacket off his hand. 1 “Jasper, what the fuck? You hit a dancer for no reason and forced me to wear your jacket. Are you picking on me?” “Alice White!” His eyes wavered.
“I know you love yourself an obedient and clean–looking girlfriend like Liana.
Sorry, but that is not my style. I’ve had enough acting prim and proper by your side for three years.
“You do not have the right to control what I wear after our divorce. I can do anything I want. It’s none of your business, especially when you’re about to get married to Liana!” Her sharp gaze penetrated his soul.
“Do you really want to live a life of loose morals after leaving me?” His face paled. “You can dance, but you don’t have to wear a skimpy dress! How could you let that male dancer touch and caress you?” Alyssa chortled. “Mr. Beckett, are you in love with me?” “What nonsense is that?” His chest tightened, and he almost forgot to breathe.
She took a step closer to him and lifted her gaze to stare into his vacant eyes.
“You don’t even like me. You shouldn’t poke your nose into others‘ business. Or maybe you were just upset because of your wretched possessiveness–you were angry to see another man doing what you never got to do with me. Is that it?” “Alice White, how dare you call me wretched?” He glowered fiercely at her.
“How else can I describe you? There’s nothing good I can say about you now.” She stopped smiling. “I’d advise you to protect your reputation. Stop pestering me, and go back to your fiancée. Do you know what loose morals are?
Bothering your ex–wife behind your fiancée’s back!” With that, she sassily left the scene with a twirl of her red dress. Panicking, Jasper grabbed her wrist to stop her from leaving. Tears welled up in her eyes from the pain as she struggled to free herself from his grip.
“If you were upset at me, you should have come at me. You’re shameless for using Rose to get back at me.” “Using Rose to get back at you?” Alyssa had no idea what he was talking about.
“Lia came here to get Rose to design a wedding dress. Rose refused to help out and even humiliated Lia. Was that not your instruction? Didn’t you take advantage of the situation to get your reven
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Half an hour later, lasser descended the stairs in casual wear with Mrs. Posie at his heels Halfway through, he overheard three women laughing and chating in the living room Berty complanet. “We should really change me chef. We’ve been served crap after Alice left. I suppose she isn’t totally useless she’s pretty good at cooking.” Lana wondered aloud, “Old Alice have to prepare your meals daily Berty realet, “Of course! That country bumpkin had to prove her worth somehow after marrying up. The maids were talking behind her back saying that she was a nanny with the empty title of Mrs. Beckett. She might be a princess on paper, but she was only a pauper in reality!” Jasper locket hostile as he denched his fists Sophia chimet in. “I thought she’d cave in and get a divorce after one year.
Jasper gave her the cold shoulder, and everyone in the family Stubbet ner. I was surprised when she took it all in for three years before getting a divorce. I couldn’t have survived that if I were her. She was pretty hardy.” Berty agreet. Thankfully, La’s back. If not, I bet Alice would have hung around longer–that shameless bitch!” Jasper could not take it anymore and growled, “Are you done?
The air immediately froze “Lasser, we were Lana shot up to explain herself.
“You shouldn’t be talking behind Alice’s back when you have received her kindness,” he cut her off with such seriousness that she muddered Sochia and Betty scowled.
“What are you talking accur? We “Not only did you not appreciate Alice’s hard work, but you also treated her as a joke. Do you think you can walk all over me? The look in his eyes sent a chill down their spines were shocked by the way he mentioned Alice. In his three years of marriage to Alice, he rarely called her by her name. As a result of ins cold treatment, everyone in the family perceived Alice to be a pushover.
To ther surance, he now referred to Alice by her name, as though he was close with her during the marriage.
The three women looked sale. The other maids were quiet.
“Aice was once my wife will not allow anyone to humiliate her, especially within our family.” Getting his teeth and frowning, he warned Sopma, Betty, as a wife and daughter, you’d better have some class. Don’t make a foot of yourself!”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 156-Jasper sat on the couch in the study, gently massaging his temples. He rested his elbows on his knees and leaned forward. Shoulders trembling, he appeared to be in great pain.
His head started aching on the way home, and his condition was exacerbated after listening to the three women badmouthing Alice.
A princess who was a pauper. It was not their place to badmouth Alice.
“Mr. Jasper, is your headache acting up again? I’ll get the medications!” Mrs.
Rosle found the pain relief pills in a drawer and brought him a glass of water.
After taking the pills, he seemed more at ease as the pain reduced.
“You can’t rely on pills all the time! I remember that your condition Improved after Madam Alice performed some acupuncture on you. Shall we get her to check on you?” Mrs. Rosle suggested.
“Mrs. Rosle.” He choked on tears, “H–Have they been putting down Alice all along? They said that Alice made their meals for three years. Is that true?” “Yeah, Mr. Jasper. I told you Madam Alice was a hard worker, but you insisted that she was faking it. She went at it for three years! I’d have to praise her even if she was doing it for show. Such persistence!” He pursed his pale lips.
“When she first joined the family, her cooking was average. She humbly asked me to teach her. I told her that it was the job of the maids and chef, and I asked her to sit back and relax.
“She insisted on working, saying that she should cook for you and take care of your daily needs because she couldn’t help you much at work.
“At first, she coughed a lot from the oll and smoke and had to wear a mask in the kitchen! But she eventually got used to it. She was busy in the kitchen every morning before I was even awake!” He wondered the reason behind the coughing. Was Alice allergic to smoke?
A suffocating sensation closed in. Even the pills couldn’t help.
Sighing in frustration and dismay. Mrs. Rosie grumbled. “I’ve had enough of Sophia and Betty. Madam Alice sacrificed for the family. How could they not show an ounce of gratitude and mock her instead? It’s outrageous, I tell you.” “Mr. Jasper, I wished you could get back with Madam Alice. But I also wanted her to marry another man because it upsets me to think about her suffering in this family. I want her to marry into a family where she wouldn’t be mocked and humiliated.” Words hurt as much as sticks and stones. Jasper furrowed his brows, feeling like he was struck by lightning.
The next few days went by uneventfully, which meant that Newton Beckett’s birthday was nearing, and Alyssa would finalize her divorce with Jasper. She had mixed emotions about the matter.
When she married Jasper, they did not host a wedding or publicly announce their marriage. They hastily registered for the marriage certificate at the city hall without even throwing a celebratory dinner.
The only photo they took together was from that day. She smiled sweetly and leaned into Jasper, who looked expressionless as though he was Photoshopped into the photo.
She had naively believed that things would change for the better after they were married. She thought Jasper would warm up to her one day as long as she tried her best.
It took her long enough to realize that she could not make him love her through sheer effort.
Their marriage did not fail because of a lack of effort from her side. There was an Insurmountable distance between them from the beginning.
“Ms. Alyssa, the hotel’s event planning department came up with this event wedding planner proposal.” Sean placed the file in front of Alyssa. Her eyes lit up as she quickly reviewed it.
Then, she swiftly left fer ideas from Eve years back.
Den. “Hera, mere, and here. A these need to be changed. These were outdated design need to incorporate more Morandi colors. Please get it.
reworked?
i “Sure.” Sean felt bad for his colleagues who had suffered from drafting the proposal birthday. I need everyone to give their best and crush the Beckett Group. We shouldn’t take it lightly. Her eyes shone with determination. 1 “Roger that! We cannot lose out to Jasper Beckett Sean curled his fists.
To that, she smirked. “This has nothing to do with him. I just hate the feeling of losing. If he wants to compete against me, I shall let him feel the heat” Her phone rang from a call from Colenie Waters.
“Colene! What’s the matter?” “Lyse, I got it!” Alyssa went blank “What?”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 157-“I stole the Antique Rosewood Chair from your dad for you!” Colene sounded as happy as a child.
“Sorry for the trouble! I’ll have to thank you when we meet again.” Alyssa rubbed her hands excitedly.
“It’s not a problem as long as it makes you happy!” “What will you do if Winston learns about it?” Alyssa was worried for Colene.
However, Colene was cool about it. “I’m childless, so I have nothing to fear. If anything bad happens to me, just take care of my funeral!” Alyssa was left speechless at her quirky stepmom.
Night fell. After a busy day. Sean drove Alyssa back to the villa. She kicked off her heels and changed into a pair of soft, red velvety slippers. Stretching, she decided to enjoy a bubble bath.
“Ms. Alyssa, I’ll get the bath ready.” Sean quickly rolled his sleeves.
“It’s fine. I can do it. Can you throw together a simple dinner?” She gave him a tired smile.
“Sure. What would you like?” “A blue cheese chicken sandwich.” Sean hated the smell of blue cheese, but Alyssa loved it a lot. She pouted. “I wanted something heavier, but it’s hard to get deliveries in this area.” “D–Do you want to have dinner before the bath? It’s going to smell… “The smell is the whole point, isn’t it? I’m too tired. If I don’t take a bath. I won’t have the energy to eat. I’ll take a bath now!” She yawned and went upstairs for the bath.
Meanwhile, Sean tidied up the living room before putting on an apron, a pair of gloves, and a mask to prepare the menu requested by Alyssa.
When the sandwich was ready, he heard the doorbell. Apart from him and Alyssa, only Jonah and Silas had the key to the villa. Alyssa’s brothers never pressed the doorbell when they visited.
Who would the visitor be at this hour? Who else got hold of Alyssa’s address?
Frowning and full of doubts, he went to the entrance and checked the intercom.
He drew a sharp breath when he saw Landon’s handsome face on the screen.
“Hey! Anyone home?” Landon poked around.
“Mr. Harper, why are you here?” Sean stared at him alertly.
“Me? I followed you home, of course.” He flashed a brazen smile.
“You–Since when?” “I started tailing your car after you left the hotel. Tsk tsk, you’re not very good at your job, aren’t you? You didn’t even know that your employer had been tailed.
That’s some weak–ass situational awareness.” Fuming. Sean had to take deep breaths to calm down. He said flatly, “Miss is resting. She will not see any guests. Please leave.” “But the lights in her room are still on!” Landon blinked. “I’m here to deliver a gilt.
You should at least let me in to hand it to her.” “Sean, who are you talking to?” Alyssa had changed into a light pink silk robe.
Her long hair was wrapped in a white towel. She approached the entrance, looking fresh out of a bath.
“I–It’s Sean struggled to explain.
Alyssa shoved her face in the intercom and lifted a brow in amusement. “Oh, it’s you.” 415 BONUS Alice! It’s me! It’s me! Landon’s eyes sparkled when he heard the voice of his crush.
“What’s up?” “Alice, I brought you a gift. I didn’t run into you in the day, so I wanted to deliver il at night!” “Mr. Harper, I thought I made myself clear that I wouldn’t accept your gift. I appreciate the thought, though.” She turned him down coolly.
*But I traveled to Kontina just to get the famous artist LAN to create this crystal sculpture for you. I jumped through many hoops for this LAN? Alyssa licked her lips and pressed the button to open the gate.
Sean rubbed his forehead speechlessly. It seemed that Landon Harper had gotten the perfect gift for Alyssa.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 158-When the door opened, Landon slid into the living room speedily, worried that Alyssa might change her mind. “Gosh, it’s so hard to visit you. The entrance fee is pretty exorbitant.” Under the lights, Alyssa’s curves were accentuated by the tight robe on her body. Her tiny waist and buttery skin were luscious. He swallowed hard upon casting his eyes on her.
“Mr. Harper, your eyes are wandering elsewhere,” Sean reminded him with much hostility.
“It’s human nature to love beauty. I’m looking at her with the sole intention of admiring an artwork,” he grinned and talked his way out of it shamelessly.
It was the first time Sean had come across a man who’d reframe his inappropriate behavior into something noble.
“Is LAN’s sculpture in this box?” She stared keenly at the box in his arms.
“Yes. I bought two sculptures from her–one for Jasper’s grandpa and the other for you.” His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. “Alice, LAN’s artworks are handmade. She’ll only put ten items on sale every year. You know how rare her works are, don’t you?” Alyssa coughed softly. “Um, have you had dinner? If you haven’t, would you like to join me?” “I haven’t! I didn’t even take a drop of water because I waited at the hotel entrance for you since 5:00 pm! I’m famished.” Landon’s voice quivered in excitement.
Sean rolled his eyes at Landon, who was overly eager and unabashed.
“Sean, get him another blue cheese chicken sandwich. Go heavy on the blue cheese, Alyssa instructed Sean while carefully taking the box from Landon and walking to the living room.
“Uh, blue cheese?” Landon paled. Not only that, she had specifically requested for more cheese. Was she planning to make him suffer?
“Looks like you’re unhappy with our hospitality,” Sean mocked the ashen–faced Landon. “I bet our menu is too plebeian for you. You must have been eating caviar and truffle with your meals.” “No! That’s nonsense! Don’t slander me. I’ll take the sandwich.” Landon bit the bullet but tried to reason with Alyssa with a bitter smile, “CCan I have the sandwich without the extra blue cheese?” His voice faded. He looked like a pitiful little girl.
She turned around and chuckled with narrowed eyes. “Sure. Whatever you like.” Landon almost stopped breathing at the sight of her smile as fireworks went off in his mind. He finally understood the power of a beautiful smile.
While Sean was busy getting dinner ready, Alyssa and Sean admired LAN’s artwork in the living room. It was an exquisite sculpture of a hand holding a flower in full bloom.
The artist added the water splash effect, making the flower appear as a fountain. The sculpture was carved from a complete piece of crystal that created the illusion of movement in a static artwork.
“Wow, it’s gorgeous,” Alyssa gasped at the artwork’s beauty. She fell her soul being cleansed from within. She carefully lifted the flower from the hand, a move that made Landon gawk.
Unbelievably, Alyssa’s hands were more exquisite than the crystal sculpture carefully created by an artisan. The crystal flower paled in comparison to her delicate hands.
“Alice, do you like it?” He rested his cheek on his hand and stared at her in a daze.
“Of course! LAN is my favorite contemporary artist, among many others. Her works are breathtaking.” Unable to contain her joy, Alyssa smiled broadly.
“I like He wanted to tell her he liked her.
“Thanks, Mr. Harper. That’s very thoughtful of you.” 12 +15 BONUS She suddenly straightened her tace and declared, Butic effort and money to get this item. Give me a price, and tuke receiving gifts without returning the tavot. You must have spent a tot It from you” Tsk. You’ll only make me angry with all the talk about money. It’s hurtful” Pouting, he rubbed his chest.
I really like LAN artwork. I had planned to visit Kontina to buy a piece, but I didn’t have the time to do so. You gave me the perfect gift Let’s agree on this–I’ll buy the gift from you to make your trip worth it. Plus, I won’t feel guilty for accepting this sculpture. Isn’t that a win situation?
She smiled softly and added, “I really hate owing favors.” “No! I will never take your money!
“How about asking me for a favor? til do it if it’s within my ability.” He was delighted to hear that. Grinning wide, he leaned forward and suggested, “Jasper’s grandpa’s birthday falls next week. Will pos attend the event as my plus one?”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 159-Alyssa said. “Let’s do another one.” “But you promised to do me a lavor!” Landon frowned like a little brat.
“Ireally can’t agree to that.” Alyssa put on a serious face. I promised Grandpa to show up as his daughter–in–law for the birthday. I will have nothing to do with the Beckett Family after that.
“I’m afraid I’ll only upset him if I show up to his birthday with a male partner. It’s my wish to grant him a memorable 80th birthday. I don’t have much time with him, anyway A tinge of wistfulness crept into her eyes.
“Alice, you’re a lovely woman. Jasper lost out on you because he’s blind” Landon sighed.
Upon second thought, he wouldn’t have had a chance with Alice had it not been for Jasper’s mistake. Jasper’s loss was Landon’s gain–a chance at love and happiness!
“That’s why I wanted us to do another one.” She caressed the sculpture with much affection, “How about you call me by my name? ‘Mr. Harper sounds too formal.” He blinked earnestly “Is that it? My favors don’t come around often, you know.” “I’m thankful enough that you invited me to dinner!” He gazed at her affectionately and grasped at every chance to charm her “Shall I call you Landon from now on?” she asked.
“Great! Landon it is.” He was shaking in happiness, thinking their relationship had reached a new level. In his eyes, Alyssa addressing him by his first name was akin to her calling him “darling.” “Dinner’s ready.” Sean approached them with an apron on his waist. He was gentle to Alyssa but hostile to Landon, “I made his sandwich too. With extra blue cheese.” He imagined Landon’s stinking breath with much glee.
“Alice, you might not be comfortable around a male nanny. We have a Madam Russell who has worked for us for fifteen years. Should I send her to work for you instead? She’s efficient, hardworking, and a great cook. I grew up eating her food.” Landon gave Sean a side–eve with a smug and victorious look.
Sean almost tore his apron from rage. Landon didn’t seem to know his place!
“I grew up with Sean. He’ll be under me.” Eyes darkening, Alyssa warned him in a low voice. “You like meddling in others business, don’t you?” Sean felt touched by how Alyssa sided with him while Landon choked on anger.
Landon wondered if Seant was Alyssa’s childhood sweetheart Moreover, he was puzzled by Jonah’s lackadaisical attitude toward Sean–why would Jonah allow Sean to hang around Alyssa instead of getting rid of him? He wondered at the possibility of that being Jonah’s way of displaying his magnanimity.
“Wait for me in the dining hall. I’ll put the sculpture away and join you there.” She placed the artwork into the box and skipped happily up the stairs with it Landon was attracted by her jolly, dance–like steps and furtively took a photo of her back.
Any random photo of Alyssa was a work of art.
At that moment, Landon received a pop–up notification of Jasper’s text. “In a bad mood. Join me for a few drinks” Landon was eager to show off and immediately replied with the photo he had just taken. Within seconds, Jasper called him “Hello? Landon turned around and picked up the call in a hushed voice.
Jasper’s voice sounded raspy and tenying “Are you at this hour?” +15 BONUS Not only that, I’m at her place, Landon Haunted.
“Where’s that?” Jasper growled.
“Gosh, did you not know where your ex–wife lives? Well, I can’t tell you. She probably refused to tell you because she didn’t want you harassing her.” “Landon, I’ll repeat myself one more time. Where is Alice’s place?” Jasper threatened Landon with a low hiss Landon covered his mouth and chuckled. “I’m not telling you!
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 160-Twenty minutes later, Jasper showed up in front of Alyssa’s villa. He rolled down the windows and stared at the warm lights from the windows, brustrated at the thought of Landon and Alice alone.
Frowning, he clutched his phone in his sweaty palm. The screen showed the photo of Alice in a S**y, silky nightdress that showed off her lovely curves.
She had only worn loose cotton pajamas in the past, which made her look pregnant. After the divorce, she had let loose of herself and turned into a siren who captivated men everywhere!
His firm chest rose and fell. Looking at the photo, he tugged on the perfect knot on his tie. He felt a rush of temptation.
On the other hand, Landon stared at Alyssa with a long face while she chomped on the blue cheese chicken sandwich. He grew up in a very sheltered environment, where his mom doted on him and catered to his fussy tastebuds.
He would never eat something like blue cheese.
“Aren’t you eating? It won’t be nice when it gets cold,” she wondered.
“I–I’m too excited to eat.” He squeezed a smile.
“It’s just a sandwich. Do you like blue cheese? I have a lot. Bring some home.” “No thanks!” This was a small sacrifice in the pursuit of his crush. He picked up a sandwich and bit into it but immediately started coughing voon smelling the stench. C He glared at Sean. That guy appeared innocent, but the evil grin on his face exposed his glee.
“Oh, I didn’t know you can’t take blue cheese. You should have told me earlier. It does stink a bit, doesn’t it?” Alyssa attentively poured a glass of water for Landon.
The doorbell rang at that time.
“Tonight’s unusually busy. I’ll take a look.” Sean went to the intercom and pressed the button. He was started and stumbled backward when Jasper’s face appeared on the screen.
“I’m here for Alice White.” “Who’s that Sean? Alyssa joined Sean with Landon, who looked flushed and agitated from the blue cheese incident. They were bom shocked when they saw Jasper’s face on the screen.
“How did he Did you tell him? Alyssa connected the dots fast and shot Landon a death stare “Uh, Alice, I didn’t have a choice. That prick Jasper threatened mel” Eyes brimming with tears, Landon pressed a hand on his chest in an. attempt to get over the stink of the blue cheese. “He said he’d unfriend me if I refused to share your address. And – “What else?” She frowned.
“He also threatened to not finalize the divorce. Jonah and I can’t date you if you aren’t divorced.” Alyssa seethed at Jasper’s shamelessness, Curting her fists, she pushed Sean behind her and hissed into the intercom, “Why did you show up at my place? Leave now, or I’ll call security.” “Alice, come out.” Jasper frowned and sounded a little imitated. She snorted.
“Who do you think you are telling me to leave my house” “Landon, you come out, “Jasper barked at Landon with fiery eyes.
“No.” Knowing that Jasper was skilled in combat, Landon was terrified at the idea of going out “Landon Harper!” “Mr. Harper is my quest. He came all the way to deliver a gift. There’s no reason for me to kick out my quest who gave me a