Ch. 2041..2050

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2041-Nathan's case made no progress despite the Ivory being saved.

Cyrus followed Alyssa's orders and had people secretly keep an eye on Aidan's movements. After taking care of Victor's funeral, Jameson visited Lily at Solana City's top nursing home.

Thin as a stick, Lily sat in a wheelchair with her back to Jameson. A nurse attended to her as she basked in the sunlight in the courtyard.

But seeing that, Jameson felt endless heartache. Her frail body seemed like it could turn to ashes at any moment under the sun, scattering in the wind.

"Mr. Schmidt, your mother's condition… is very poor," the doctor said worriedly while shaking his head.

"She's in the late stages of Alzheimer's. Not only is her memory fading, but her language abilities are also declining gradually. And with her heart condition, it's even more dangerous in this late stage of the disease." Jameson took a deep breath and pressed his pale lips tightly together.

"There's no miracle drug to cure Alzheimer's. My advice now is… spend more twith her and make her as comfortable as possible in her final days." "Who said there's no cure…" Jameson suddenly murmured in a hoarse voice.

"What? What did you say?" The doctor was taken aback.

"Who told you there's no miracle drug for my mom's illness? Who told you she's dying?" Jameson shouted as he glared at the doctor with fiery eyes.

His emotions were getting out of control.

"There's a drug. There will be a drug soon… This isn't cancer. It should be curable! Jameson grabbed the doctor's collar. His strength almost lifted the man off the ground. U The doctor was scared out of his wits, but fortunately, Carl arrived in tto pull Jameson away. "Mr. Schmidt, calm down. He's just an ignorant fool. He doesn't know anything!" With fury burning inside him, Jameson approached Lily's side.

He dismissed the nurse and kneeled down beside Lily, tending to her gently.

"Mom… I've cto see you. It's Jimmy." After a while, Lily slowly opened her confused eyes and stared at Jameson as if frozen in time.

"Mom…" "Victor… What do I need to do… for you to believe me?" Lily's eyes held a glimmer, but it was a pained one. She spoke slowly, "I never… had anyone else… I… only have you…" Jameson was stunned. He gripped her thin hand tightly, accidentally leaving nail marks on her skin. "Mom! Look at me! I'm your son, Jimmy! Mom!" "Victor… take me… back…" Lily's eyes filled with tears as she gently stroked Jameson's cheek.

Jameson's blood turned cold as he ground his teeth.

She mistook him for Victor.

In the twilight of her life, she had forgotten her own son, remembering oply the man who had hurt her so.

deeply.

No one could understand this heartbreak. "Mom… Victor's dead." Jameson's once gentle gaze gradually turned cold. " killed him l avenged you. You ofty havefrom now on, and that's more than enough."

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2042-W-Who are you… Who are you?" Lily's bloodshot eyes widened, and she scratched wildly in the air, leaving two bloody marks on Jameson's face.

"You're not my son… Jimmy is not as wicked as you! He's not!" Jameson remained kneeling. Without moving, he watched Lily go mad with a cold and resolute expression.

He felt like he was going mad too—just that his madness was quiet.

Upon hearing the commotion, two nurses hurried over to restrain Lily, who was trembling and struggling.

"Call the police… Call the police… He's a murderer… A murderer!" But who would believe the words of a late-stage Alzheimer's patient? Lily shouted

incoherently and was eventually pushed away by the nurses.

"Mr. Schmidt… don't be too upset. Madam Lily is not in her right mind now. Don't take her words to heart," Carl kept comforting Jameson.

Witnessing the scene, even he felt extremely uncomfortable, let alone Jameson.

"How much longer… How much longer will it take?" Jameson closed his eyes.

His chest heaved restlessly. "Mr. Justin can wait, but my mom can't wait any longer!" Carl clenched his teeth and said softly, "Mr. Schmidt, why don't… why don't you try giving this medicine to Madam Lily? What if it works?" "No!"

Jameson firmly rejected his dangerous idea. "This medicine has only been tested for less than half a year and has already killed several healthy people. It shows how potent and unstable it is! I can't… I can't let my mom take this risk!"

"But now you have no choice but to try anything!" Carl couldn't hold back any longer. He blurted out the diagnosis he heard from the doctor, "The doctor said, if you continue with conservative treatment, M Set Lily @ year will only have… at most half left. Or even shorter!" Jameson had anticipated it, but hearing it with his own ears felt like a heavy blow to the back of his head, leaving him unsteady on his feet.

"If that's the case, why don't you give it a try? You might extend her life!" Just then, Carl's phone chimed with a notification. As he checked it, his pupils shrank. "Mr. Schmidt! Something's happened!" Jameson's eyes darkened. He took out his phone and opened Twitter.

A trending topic was raging like wildfire. #HumanDrugO.com Experimentation.1970 Verify captcha to read the conome orom eat treatent is on chapter there!

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2043-"They're backed by the Beckett Group. The only person who dares to do this is Jasper." Jameson slowly lifted his gaze, revealing the depth of darkness behind his golden-rimmed glasses. "Well, well, he's starting a social media war." "What's most annoying is that we can't remove this hashtag from the trending list! That would be like walking into his trap."

Carl was quite smart.

At that moment, a phone call cin.

Jameson lowered his eyes and saw "Ms. Gillis" on the screen. He clenched his teeth and answered.

"Mr. Schmidt, why is there so much going on on your end? It's reached Mr.

Justin's ears now. What's going on?" Sheryl's tone was stern, clearly demanding answers.

"It's Jasper's doing. He wants to make it chaotic and use public opinion to suppressso that I can't act freely." Jameson was already simmering with rage, and with Sheryl's attitude, he was on the brink of exploding. "I'll call Mr. Justin to explain later." "Hmph! Save it. Mr. Justin is furious right now.

He's not in the mood to listen to your nonsense!" Jameson's handsface gradually twisted. He wished he could fly to Mosgravia and tear this bitch's foul mouth to shreds on the spot.

"Please handle the trouble on your end as soon as possible!" Sheryl's tone was dripping with sarcasm. "Mr. Schmidt, have you gotten carried away after becoming the chairman? How could you make such a low-level mistake?"

Lately, Jameson had been overwhelmed with Victor's funeral and internal adjustments within the company. Part of his attention was diverted by the Ivory as well. This allowed Jasper to seize the opportunity to attack him.

"You don't need to say that. I'll handle it. Even if this fire burnsto ashes, I won't let it disrupt Mr. Justin's grand plan!" "Mr. Schmidt, I know you're on top of the world with your new position. But be careful. Too much joy leads to sorrow." The sun was warm in the afternoon, and the atmosphere was peaceful.

Jasper and Alyssa visited the old lady's hotdog store again.

The couple sat side by side on a bench, enjoying their food.

Though Jasper had a humble upbringing, he was raised as a gentleman under Newton's careful guidance after joining the Beckett family. So, he had always placed great importance on table manners. But Alyssa was not as reserved.

Outside, she was a refined and elegant young lady. But in front of Jasper, she let herself loose. She ate the hotdog with big bites, even letting the sauce dirty her lips.

"Lyse… eat slowly." Jasper gently stroked her soft back. He wanted to remind her to mind her manners, but he didn't dare.

Well, to him, her gluttony was adorable, no matter how she behaved. He just needed to spoil her without caring about what other people thought.

"I'm eating slow enough!" Alyssa put down the wrapper contentedly and narrowed her eyes. "How many retweets and comments are there now?"

"Comments have exceeded a million, and retweets have surpassed tem million Jasper wiped her lips with a napkin in his left hand while scrolling through his phone screen with his right. "Hmm… This fire isn't big enough yet. Let's stoke it smore." Alyssa gazed at the old lady's back as the latter earnestly chopped vegetables. Suddenly, she felt emotional.

"Jameson thinks that he can control everything by standing at the pinnacle of the Schmidt Group He may try to silenceland obstruct, but may try to silence landlobstruct, but he can't blind millions of citizens.

searching for the truth." S Upon hearing this, Jasper was influenced by her emotions as well. He affectionately pulled her into his embrace.

Just as they embraced quietly, enjoying this rare moment of @alm, Xayiar scht a text.

"Mr. Beckett, we've got a problem! The director of Solana Daily just called me, saying he can't withstand the pressure from above and wants to delete the post and remove the hashtag!"

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2044-Jasper's eyes turned cold. Just as he was about to call the director of Solana Daily, Javier's call cin. He sensed trouble and wanted to avoid Alyssa while answering. Yet he feared she'd think he was hiding something, so he reluctantly turned and picked up the phone. His voice was barely above a whisper.

"Yes, Dad?" "Did you order the release of that news about the human drug experimentation on Solana Daily's official Twitter?" Javier's tone was stern.

"Yes." "I've already issued orders to take it down. As for the hashtag, even if we don't remove it, someone else will!" Jasper frowned, and a vein throbbed on his forehead. "No, it can't be removed." Alyssa glanced at him with a poker face.

"It's not that I want to remove it; it's an order from above. First of all, this news is suspected to be fake news. It wasn't confirmed by the official source before being released.

"This has already caused a lot of pressure on the higher-ups. People are scared! If we don't handle it, trouble will find its way to Beckett Group!"

Compared to his usual outbursts at Jasper, Javier seemed much calmer this tas he analyzed the pros and cons with Jasper. "Firstly, this isn't unverified news.

The video is real, and using living people for experiments is a fact. The police have been secretly investigating the source of this banned drug. If the media remains silent at this time, when else should they speak out?" Jasper's voice, seared by indignation, bechoarse. "If the media chooses silence, it will only lead to more people being harmed and led astray! Covering up the truth is the most foolish choice!" Alyssa's long lashes fluttered. Her chest moved with her breathing rhythm.

There was silence on the other end of the line for a while.

After stime, Javier spoke earnestly, "Jasper, I'm not a heartless man. When I was young, I had the passion to charge forward for my career. I'm also enthusiastic about charity work and want to do something for society.

"But the premise is that I must first protect the Beckett Group and my family.

Before I am a philanthropist or a social activist, I must first be a businessman who seeks profit and avoids harm. I must prioritize the interests of my family."

Jasper's lips tightened into a line. His eyes flashed with a hint of obscurity.

"This news has stirred up social unrest, and it will also stir up the Beckett Group.

We cannot afford to be at odds with higher authorities It's not wise. In such sensitive times, we should understand the principle of going with the flow." "Dad, is this something you wanted to say topersonally, or did someone else say something to you?" Jasper was keenly aware of Javier's unusual tone.

He knew Javier too well. He wasn't that broad-minded.

Having been in the world of fand fortune his whole life, how could he have such a detached and indifferent temperament? Javier paused for a moment, then sighed. "Justin calledafter the incident. Jasper, he didn't mean anything else. He just hopes that the Beckett Group won't fall into chaos." "So it was Justin."

Jasper felt suffocated. His gaze shifted to the woman beside him.

Alyssa's eyes darkened. She pressed a paper cup against her crimson lips as if drinking water but didn't take a sip.

"Anyway, this matter is settled.

Higher-ups will take care of the trending hashtag today, You don't!

need to worry about it anymore. Even if there's shady stuff going on in Solana City, it's got nothing to do with you or Beckett Group These were the kind of words Javier would say.

Jasper naturally wanted to argue and insist, but Alyssa gently pressed his arm and shook her head. After ending the call, Jasper squeezed her hand and smiled bitterly.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2045-"Look, Lyse. It's always like this," Jasper said.

Alyssa looked at him, feeling sorry for him. She didn't blhim or reproach Javier.

Even though they had to go against Jameson, the bond Jasper and Javier forged during Lauren's incident was precious. Alyssa hoped they wouldn't create further divisions.

"But don't worry. Even if Solana Daily doesn't publish it, I'll make sure other media outlets continue to report on it. It's just that their influence may not be as strong as Solana Daily's." Jasper's eyes burned red with frustration.

The spark had just ignited. He couldn't let it be extinguished like this.

"This isn't your dad's fault. It's pressure from above." Alyssa's voice was gentle as she soothingly calmed his emotions.

"But what surprisedis that Justin called to intervene in this matter at this critical moment. I've been with your family for three years. Beckett Group has faced numerous commercial crises in the past, but he's always been unmoved.

"This time, it's just a news story from Solana Daily causing public opinion to stir.

Most people don't even think it has anything to do with the Beckett Group. Yet he appeared first to advise your dad." As the Taylor family's daughter, Alyssa was smart and quick-witted.

While others were just beginning, she had already taken leaps ahead in the smatter.

Unfortunately, the Taylors got along well, so she had nowhere to unleash her full array of strategies and could only use them with the Beckett family.

"He's a bit too proactive. It doesn't fit his image." Alyssa skewered a cheese ball with a toothpick and brought it to Jasper's lips. Jasper was already full and lacked appetite. But since Alyssa was feeding him, he took a bite anyway. His eyes brimmed with satisfaction and happiness.

"So, Lyse, what are you thinking? Do you think there's something wrong with Justin?" A bold but terrifying idea struck Alyssa as she chewed on the cheese ball.

Could Justin also be involved in this et drug? He mentioned that he knew many pharmaceutical company people over in Mosgravia. He also had access to rare drugs that ordinary people couldn't obtain. Could there be sintricate, hidden connection? But he wasn't lacking in money. Why would he do this? Or perhaps she was overthinking it. Maybe he simply intervened to please Javier and lay the groundwork for his return to power in the future.

However, no matter the reason, his ne actions only meant one thing in Alyssa's eyes-the Beckett brothers wouldn't join forces. They would only diverge. Justin had saved Jasper's life, but gratitude was one thing, and stance was another.

Just then, Alyssa's phone rang. It was Sean calling.

"Ms. Alyssa, everything's arranged.

Please tune in to 3 o'Clock News now. "Thank you." AfteDhanging up, Alyssa, inmediately opened the app.

She turned the screen horizontally and leaned her head against Jasper's.

At that moment, 3 o'Clock News began broadcasting. The first news was about the banned@rug andm human experimentation. "Lyse, w-when did you arrange this?"

Jasper's eyes sparkled with astonishment.

"Actually, I thought that Solana Daily alone wasn't enough." Alyssa nestled in Jasper's arms and rubbed her head against his sturdy chest? So, i healto. give you sextra help and prepare a backup plan. Don't worry.

I'll always be behind you." Although Solana Daily had taken down the post from their official Twitter account, the trending hashtag couldn't be removed no matter what.

 

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2046-Even though the keyword "human experimentation" had been blocked, the public still managed to bring the hashtag back to the top of the trending list in another way. They refused to let it quietly fade away.

The hashtag continued to trend, causing one of the participants, Aidan, to panic and immediately contact Jameson.

"Jameson! What the hell is going on? Didn't you say it was just a popular soft drug from abroad? How did it suddenly becan untested banned drug?" Having faced humiliation from Sheryl and being unable to reach Justin, Jameson now had to deal with Aidan's frantic inquiries. He had the urge to take out a machine gun and randomly kill people on the streets.

But he had to endure it.

He rose from being a forsaken outcast of the Schmidt family to forging his own path in Kontina. Now, thousands bowed before him. His success stemmed from his boldness, astuteness, and ability to remain composed under pressure.

Jameson downed an entire glass of whisky and gasped for breath before finally managing a smirk. "Why the panic? It's just baseless rumors from the media.

Didn't Solana Daily take down its post?" "But it's still trending! People are still going crazy discussing it online. We can't delete the posts fast enough!" Aidan was losing it. "Jameson! Tell me! Are you really usingfor drug experiments? Are you trying to screwand Lovelace Group over? We're a top pharmaceutical company in the country! "If the authorities can't handle the public pressure and intensify their investigation, they'll soon trace it back to me! When the truth comes out, my family will be the ones taking the blame! And you'll walk away unscathed!" Without replying, Jameson narrowed his eyes and smirked.

This time, Aidan hit the nail on the head. Unfortunately, he was already deep in the gand had to see it through. There was no turning back now.

"Jameson… If the police really cafter me, I'll definitely expose you! Don't think about shifting the blonto me!" "Oh, please, the chances of your worst fears coming true are slim to none. My network has infiltrated every corner of Solana City's official circles. This matter will be buried. By the way, how's Lovelace Group's financial situation?" His words left Aidan dumbfounded. "W-What are you talking about?" Jameson's eyes flashed with a cold gleam. His every gesture oozed confidence in his imminent victory.

"Lovelace Group has poured all its resources into developing a new drug to combat Alzheimer's, neglecting all other projects. But et progress has been far from smooth in recent years. The government is now reluctant to provide further funding. "With your dad's investments facing setback after setback and hundreds of millions of dollars in losses still unaccounted for, Lovelace Group's new drug project could be halted at any moment. "You don't want years of hard work to go to waste, do you? That's why you thought about partnering withto sell this drug, so you can earn squick cash and support Lovelace Group." There was a saying, "In life, every favor comes with a cost." Ill-gotten gains would have a way of turning against their owner. "Mr. Aidan, making money isn't something to be ashamed of. In this day and age, money comes first." Jameson's eyes were unnervingly deep. "You've boarded this ship already. There's no turning back now. You might as well play along for the sake of your dad and family."

"Cto Schmidt Group's new resort this weekend to relax, and we can discuss what's next Aidan, plagued by anxiety over the drug experiment, agreed to Jameson's invitation without much thought.

After Jameson hung up the phone, Carl immediately approached. "It's tto get ready, Mr. Schmidt."" myst not get caught jin this tire, Otherwise…

Jameson's broad shoulders trembled slightly, as if he could feel the icy chill of impending doom. "I have a feeling that if this fails again, Mr. Justin will completely abandon me."

Jameson's persuasive words temporarily calmed Aidan's nerves.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2047-In the following days, Alyssa and Jasper split up to attend to their own tasks.Although Jasper didn't openly defy Javier anymore, he continued to fan the flames behind the scenes. He was determined to use the spotlight of public attention to flush Jameson out of his dark hideout.This day, as Jasper was preparing to attend a meeting, he received an unexpected call from Colene."Madam Colene." His voice was calm and polite.Unlike her usual sharp-tongued self, Colene was surprisingly gentle in her treatment of Jasper. She even showed a hint of remorse. "Jasper, I haven't properly thanked you for last time. If it weren't for you showing up on time, the Ivory would have been swindled by that dickhead Jameson."I still shudder at the thought. If we really lose the Ivory... I don't know how my dad could go on living. I'll be too embarrassed to face Winston." "Don't say that, Madam Colene. Everything I did was only right," Jasper replied humbly. "The trust that you, Winston, and all the Taylors have placed in me, allowingto reconcile with Lyse, is enough forto spend my whole life repaying you." Xavier, standing nearby, couldn't help but marvel inwardly.Jasper used to stumble over sweet talk and flattery, but now, he was effortlessly smooth with it, as if it cnaturally to him. "Jasper, please don't say that. It'll only makefeel even more guilty." After a deep breath, Colene said resolutely, "I called to thank you and to pass on a message from my dad. He's going to hold a press conference tonight and reveal everything about The Ivory's recent ordeal with the illegal drugs." Jasper was taken aback. "This is a serious matter. You need to think it over carefully." "My dad knew you would say that. Exposing The Ivory's secrets could attract police and prosecutorial investigations. But my dad is really tired."He's ready to face whatever comes, even if it means risking jail time, just to show how dangerous this drug really is. And with The Ivory in such a mess, we need to tear it down and start fresh for a brighter tomorrow." Jasper nodded solemnly. "In that case, Lyse and I will respect Mr. Waters' decision. I'll also deploy more security personnel tonight to ensure Mr. Waters' safety at the press conference." That afternoon, Nicholas canceled important meetings and rushed alone to a nursing hin Solana City. He ran two red lights in his haste. By the the arrived, he was sweating profusely."What happened? How could my wife suddenly attempt to take her own life?"Nicholas grabbed the arm of Natalie's caregiver, Phoebe Silva, while his face dripped with sweat."A-After lunch, Mrs. Novak suddenly said she wanted to see her son..."Nicholas' chest tightened with a sudden icy dread at the words.Natalie was in her early 40s now. She had suffered a miscarriage at the age of 29 during her fourth month of pregnancy

Now, over a decade later, she was ne suddenly consumed with hysteria over their son to the extent that she was contemplating self-harm. It suggested that her illness had m progressed to the boint where her memory and clarity were severely impaired. "A young nurse cin and told Mrs. Novak that she didn't have a son at all. Mrs. Novak had a menta breakdown on the spot. She pushed the nurse aside, rushed out of the ward, and knocked down several elderly people in the hallway… Then she went to the rooftop. Nicholas' pupils dilated. His heart ached so much. It was as if it might shatter.

"But… I never expected Ms. Alyssa to swoop in like a guardian angel. Just in the nick of time, she pulled Mrs.

Novak away from the rooftop's edge añel brought her back down. We were all on edge as we watched." Phoebe's recount of Alyssa's heroism shifted the tense atmosphere to one of excitement.

Nicholas widened his eyes, thinking he must have misheard. "Who did you say? Ms. Alyssa?" "Yeah, Ms.

Alyssa Taylor, the girlfriend of they Beckett Grgup's CEd and the däughter of Winston Taylor, the wealthiest man in Belbanks." Phoebe couldn't stop praising Alyssa. "Ms.

Alyssa is incredible. She's so strong and agile! I doubt could even lift Mrs.

Novak, but she did it effortlessly with her slender arms and legs. She must work out regularly."

 

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2048-Nicholas stood frozen in place. His mind was buzzing.

It wasn't until the nurse called out to him that he took slow, heavy steps toward the ward.

Natalie appeared frail and gaunt as she leaned against the bed. Her eyes widened with panic, mirroring a startled deer, as she tightly held Alyssa's hand.

Standing by the window, Alyssa gently stroked Natalie's back. She whispered soothing words to help calm her emotions. Nicholas watched dumbfoundedly at the door.

Phoebe, who had been tending to Natalie for almost a decade, sometimes struggled to manage Natalie due to the torment of her illness. Alyssa had just

met her, so how could they already get along so well? And under Alyssa's comfort, Natalie's emotions stabilized entirely without the use of tranquillizers. It was simply unbelievable. "Nat!" Nicholas walked over with a pale face. He pulled Natalie into his arms and held her tightly.

"Mrs. Novak, you kept askingwhere your husband was just now, right? He's here now." Alyssa's voice was extremely soothing. Natalie stared blankly at Nicholas' face for a moment before parting her lips sluggishly. "Nic… you're here. Have you eaten?" Nicholas' eyes brimmed with profound love as he gazed deeply at Natalie. He then glanced in amazement at Alyssa, who was smiling.

"My wife, she…" "The caregiver said your wife hasn't recognized you for a long time." Alyssa clasped her hands behind her back as she gazed gently at Natalie.

"But you see, despite the illness taking its toll, as long as there's love between you two, she'll never forget you." These simple words deeply moved Nicholas.

His voice turned hoarse with emotion. "Thank you for saving my wife, Ms.

Alyssa." "It was nothing." Alyssa smiled faintly, but her gaze grew deeper. "Chief Novak, could I have a word with you privately?" The touch of gratitude Nicholas felt moments ago was instantly buried beneath a cold layer of ice.

As the two walked out of the room, Sean, looking concerned, immediately approached. "Ms. Alyssa…" "I need to talk to Chief Novak alone Sean, you stay by the door and watch over Mrs. Novak. If anythappens, tell us at once," Alyssa instructed seriously. S Nicholas was taken aback by the use of "us", which inadvertently closed the gap between them.

On the sun-drenched rooftop, the early winter wind felt particularly biting.

Facing the wind, Alyssa stood tall and graceful, allowing her long hair to sway in the breeze. Shgsquintedlher eyes and titted her face upward to feel the sun's warmth on her cheeks.

Despite the cold weather, she didn't feel cold at all because her heart was heated with passion.

"Ms. Alyssa, if you have something to say, please do so quickly. I need to go back to take care of my wife,"

Nicholas coldly said while staring at her tigure with a dark expression."

believe someone with your track record of achievements, coming from a background in drug enforcement, must be a person of integrity and a seeker of truth."

Alyssa opened her eyes and turned around to face him slowly. "You must hate drugs more than anyone else, right?"

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2049-The wind whistling past on the rooftop seemed to transform into invisible blades.

"Of course," Nicholas replied in a low voice, without any unnecessary words.

Having been in office for many years, he understood the principle of speaking according to the situation well.

He knew that speaking too much often led to mistakes, especially when facing the woman before him, whom he recognized as no ordinary person. Alyssa was courageous and possessed the intelligence of a shrewd strategist.

After all, she was the woman Jameson deeply loved.

"In that case, we share the sgoals. We shouldn't be enemies but comrades fighting side by side." Alyssa smiled faintly.

"Ms. Alyssa, I don't feel I need to fight side by side with you." Nicholas' eyes turned cold. "You're a magnate, and I'm a public servant. Our paths should diverge. But regardless, thank you for saving my wife. I'll repay this kindness in the future. If not, perhaps in the next life." Alyssa frowned.

"I need to go back to take care of my wife. You can stay here if you want to,"

Nicholas said expressionlessly before turning to leave. But at this moment, Alyssa's voice cut through the air like a sudden chill.

"Chief Novak, you claim to be a public servant, but why do your actions go against the interests of the people?" Nicholas stopped in his tracks but didn't turn around.

"I know Jameson is behind you." Alyssa's eyes were sharp. She let her hair dance freely in the wind.

Nicholas' pupils contracted sharply. "Ms. Alyssa, I don't understand what you're talking about." "I have no intention of threatening you. It's not my place to judge the right and wrong of your actions. That's for the people and the law to decide."

Since the conversation had cto this, Alyssa spoke openly, "I'm here to tell you that you're digging your own grave by aligning yourself with Jameson. Even if you're willing to sacrifice yourself, don't you care about Mrs. Novak? "Everything you've done has been for her. Jameson is capable of killing et and framing even his own family. You, who have no ties to him, are just a pawn he could dispose of at any moment. If you lose your usefulness to him, he might even eliminate you to silence you. "None of his promises will be kept, and your family won't be treated well. My family has been friends with the Schmidt family for generations.

I've faced him countless times. No one knows his cunning and methods better than I do." Despite Alyssa's earnest persuasion, Nicholas remained unmoved.

Alyssa suddenly felt that Nicholas was even sicker than Natalie. He had almost been completely brainwashed by Jameson.

As Nicholas was about to reach the door, Alyssa's clear and sharp voice rang out from behind him once again.

"Everything you've done is for the successful development of a new drug to cure your wife's illness. But have you ever considered that the so-called new drug is nothing but a complete scam? It's simply impossible to develop such a drug.

"If it were possible, why has Lovelace Pharmaceuticals been researching for years with no 1progress even with government support? Do they lack sufficient experimental data? Do they not have enough samples? This project has been a pipe dream from the start! At least, that's how it seems now." Though Nicholas didn't turn around, his rigid back betrayed his tension.

Alyssa's gaze darkened. Finally, she revealed her last card.

She retrieved a prepared drug analysis report from her pocket and unfolded it before him.

"Here is the drug analysis report. This so-called new drug has no clearm therapeutig effect lon Alzheimer's. At best, it's just a mental suppressant, and it's highly addictive.

"Do you think Lovelace Group couldn't develop it? If it were possible, this drug would have been on the market long age)From the start, Jamesoh was just using you to clear obstacles. Even if this drug is successfully developed one day, can Mrs. Novak wait for that day?" "Ms.

Alyssa, are you cursing my wife?"

Nicholas' voice was hoarse and tinged with a hint of killing intent.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2050-Only by appealing to his interests could Nicholas possibly be moved.

Alyssa stepped closer to Nicholas and slipped the report into his pocket before walking away without looking back.

In the chilly wind, Nicholas trembled as he retrieved the paper. After reading it, he tore it up slowly and let the shreds scatter in the wind.

Suddenly, his phone vibrated. Nicholas pressed it to his ear. "Yes, Carl." "Chief Novak, Mr. Schmidt asks you to act tonight." Nicholas took a deep breath. His gaze was dark. "Okay." At 7:00 pm, Marc, accompanied by Colene and Matilda, arrived at KS World Hotel and held the press conference as scheduled despite his deteriorating health.

He disclosed all the recent events of the Ivory members being manipulated by drugs and urged everyone to stay away from such dangerous substances, warning of the risks to life.

"I'll fully cooperate with the police investigation. And I support the police in thoroughly searching all Ivory members for any hidden drugs and punishing them severely! As the chairman of Ivory Group, I bear full responsibility and am ready to face all legal consequences!" With that, Marc, supported by Matilda, stood up tremblingly and bowed deeply in front of the cameras.

The flashlights lit up the room like daylight. Both those present and viewers online were deeply moved by his actions.

After the press conference, public opinion surged to its peak.

The entire intewas denouncing the mastermind behind this human experimentation and petitioning for a thorough investigation. It was a twhen turning a blind eye was not an option for truth's sake.

While the storm raged outside, Aidan was indulging himself in the debauchery arranged by Jameson. Using alcohol and women to numb his senses, he enjoyed the revelry before doomsday. In the presidential suite, Aidan drank ё one glass after another, fed to him by the women around him. He becmore and more intoxicated until he lost consciousness. S Under the urging of someone, he found himself on top of a woman and injecting drugs into her veins with a syringe.

What happened next was a blur to him.

In the early morning hours, he awoke to a splitting headache. He found himself lying naked in bed with an unclothed woman beside him.

At first, he didn't think much of it.

Over the years, while accompanying Joseph to socialize and discuss business, he had grown accustomed to women being sent to his bed in attempts to please him. He never declined. Aidan kicked the woman while rubbing his throbbing temples. "Hey… Wake up. Go back if you want to sleep." But the woman didn't move.

Frowning, Aidan reached out to shake her awake.

As soon as he touched her skin, his expression froze. The woman's body was cold to the touch.

Although he had long since given up practicing medicine for business, coming ramá family with a medical background, he still had sknowledge.

Aidan immediately turned on the bedside lamp to check on her.

Two minutes later, he suddenly screamed. Forgetting about his own nakedness, he leaped out at bed and curled up in the Corner. The woman on the bed had purple spots on her body, which were signs of hypostasis.