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Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2051-Terrified, Aidan felt his hair stand on its ends. He hurriedly covered the woman's corpse with a blanket.

Trembling at the foot of the bed, he debated whether to call the police when there was a knock on the door. It was 4:00 am. Who could it be? It was certainly not room service.

Aidan walked to the door. "W-Who's there?" His voice quivered uncontrollably.

"Mr. Aidan," ca calm and steady voice from outside. "I'm here on Mr. Schmidt's orders to help you." Aidan remained stubborn. "I-I don't need any help." "The woman you picked last night should still be in your room, right? How is she doing now?" Aidan's heart pounded in alarm as he rushed to open the door.

A man stood outside, dressed in a black sports outfit with a cap pulled low and a black mask obscuring his features. Only his cold and sharp eyes were visible.

"H-How do you know?" Aidan was shocked.

Without a word, the man played a video on his phone right in front of Aidan.

The footage showed the entire scene from last night—Aidan's brutal assault on the woman and injecting her with drugs. The hidden camera in the room had captured everything.

When he was done playing with her, he fell into a deep sleep.

As he slept, the woman beside him suddenly began to convulse, foam at the mouth, and eventually went completely still. Aidan turned pale, and his back was drenched in cold sweat. He yanked the man into the room and locked the door.

"There's a hidden camera in the room? Did you do this? Was it Jameson?"

Aidan asked while grabbing the man's collar. Exhausted from the night's excesses, he barely had the strength to be angry. His voice was weak and breathless. The man squinted his eyes. "Should I commend you for your insight, or is the answer too obvious?" "Jameson Schmidt! You jerk! How dare you setup?" Aidan roared and swung a punch at the man's face.

The man easily caught Aidan's wrist. He flipped him over his shoulder and 1.im onto the couch.

Aidan's back throbbed in pain and his vision blurred. "Mr. Aidan, now is not the tfor impotent rage." The man clapped his hands and scoffed. "You should think carefully about what would happen if this video landed in the hands of the police." Aidan's heart was in his throat, and his legs turned jelly. "W-What do you want?" "Don't panic. I'm here to clean up your mess." With that, the man stepped into the room and putted a black nylon bag from his backpack. He placed the woman's body inside, zipped and secured it. Then, he meticulously cleaned up all е from the scene. Aidan watched, stunned. The man's efficiency in handling the body was as casual as having a meal.

"W-Who are you?" Aidan asked, trembling.

"The body is taken care of." The man didn't answer. His voice was calm as he dragged the bag out of the room.

"Also, Mr. Schmidt has a message et for you. Since you've chosen his side, you should understand that your fortunes are tied together. If you ever say anything you shouldn't, Mr. Schmidt won't cover for your murder tonight." Aidan watched the man leave. His soul seemingly left his body in terror.

Before dawn, a black car pulled into The Millennium.

As the man stepped out, two of Carl's men approached and took the body from thebar.

Returning to his car, the man removed his mask. It reyealed m Nicholas pale face, filled with fatigue and sorrow.

After a long while, he took out his phone and dialed Jameson's number.

When Jameson picked up, Nicholas said respectfully, "Mr. Sghmido m everythingbas been dealt with." "Carl has informed me. Well done."

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2052-Jameson chuckled. "There will be a sum transferred to your offshore account tomorrow. Please make sure to check it." "Mr. Schmidt, I'm not doing this for the money…' "I know. But everyone who works forwill be duly compensated. This is your due." Jameson's words were clear, but his tone carried an inherent arrogance. "Besides, your wife's hospital bills must be considerable. Your savings likely aren't enough." "Thank you," Nicholas murmured.

He then hesitated before asking, "Mr. Schmidt, several subjects have had severe adverse reactions, and shave even died. The new drug seems highly unstable. Can it really be successfully developed?" A silence followed on the other end.

Nicholas, despite his vast experience, felt a surge of anxiety.

"Chief Novak, have you seen anyone recently?" Jameson's tone remained casual, even slightly amused.

Nicholas's heart skipped a beat, but he forced himself to lie. "No. I'm just worried because my wife's condition worsens daily." His voice remained steady, not giving anything away.

"A few problematic test samples don't prove anything. After all, no experiment is without issues." Jameson's tone softened. "Patience is key. We must trust Mr.

Justin. The experiment will succeed for sure." After Marc's press conference, the police detained him. Due to his health, all interrogations took place in the hospital. Meanwhile, the high-ranking members of the Ivory involved in drug trafficking, including Harry, were also arrested. All their stored drugs were confiscated as well.

Under public pressure, an anti-drug task force led by Cyrus was established in Solana City.

Over the next month, the city saw no further deaths from drug use. The illicit drug trade was temporarily suppressed.

One evening, Alyssa was in her study, surrounded by piles of paperwork from work. Exhausted, she fell asleep on the couch.

Half-asleep, she felt a warm sensation enveloping her and a soft kiss teasing her lips. The sensation was so pleasant it made her dizzy.

Alyssa woke up with a soft moan.

Her eyes were filled with desire. She eagerly wrapped her arms around the man's neck, responding out O passionately to his kiss. S Jasper's eyes mirrored her desire as he gently caressed her. It caused her delicate silk robe to rumple.

Her straps even slipped off her shoulders. Content belongs to Św"Stop…"

Blushing, she pulled away from his moist lips. When she realized she was now naked beneath him, she was consumed by embarrassment.

Jasper pressed his chest against her and said in a hoarse voice, "Who could resist you being so proactive?" "We're not newlyweds anymore. I didn't think you'd still…" Alyssa trailed off as her hand wandered down his chest and hooked onto his belt.

"Save the late-night snack for later." Jasper's Adam's apple bobbed as he restrained himself. He gently lifted her off the couch. "Let's go downstairs and eat the dinner I made." "You've gotten faster at cooking." Alyssa put on her robe and pecked his lips with a smile.

"Dinner needs to be quick, but late-night snacks shoulg be savored."

Jasper kissed her back with a sexy Jasper kissed Her back with a sexy chuckle.

Alyssa playfully pushed him. Just as she was about to say comething, her phone rang?

"It's Cyrus." "Oh?" Alyssa answered quickly. "Cyrus, what's up?" "Big news Lyse!" Cyrus, usually calm, sounded upusually excited et el "Aidan has been arrested for hoarding large quantities of that illegal drug!"

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Jasper picked it up from the coffee table and handed it to her.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2053-Alyssa and Jasper exchanged a look of astonishment.

They had always thought Aidan's arrogance and boasting would lead to his downfall eventually, but they hadn't expected it to happen so soon.

"Cyrus, did your people follow Aidan to find this out?" Alyssa asked curiously.

"No, we received an anonymous tip that led us to Aidan's stash of illegal drugs in a warehouse. But that's not all. We also found two bodies of the Ivory Gang members on a Lovelace Group's cargo ship near that warehouse."

The couple's eyes widened in shock.

"The bodies were frozen, so they were well-preserved and hadn't decomposed.

They were likely trying to use the ship to smuggle the bodies out of the country.

After all, Solana City is filled with our surveillance. It's hard to dispose of two bodies here."

Cyrus's voice dropped, sounding more serious. "We performed autopsies immediately. As expected, both bodies died from drug overdoses."

Jasper frowned. His eyes deepened with thought.

"Cyrus, your team has been tailing Aidan for over a month, and there's been no sign of activity from him. But someone suddenly pops up with critical information about his drug stash."

Alyssa had the same thought. She added, "And right after, you find bodies on a Lovelace Group's ship nearby? This all feels too coincidental. It seems like someone is setting this up." "Lyse, the coincidences are hard to ignore. But one thing is certain."

Cyrus took a deep breath. His voice turned somber. "Lovelace Group is currently the biggest illegal drug supplier we've found in Solana City. We've not only busted their operation, but the warehouse staff and Aidan's secretary have also confessed to drug trafficking.

"However, they all denied any involvement in the murders or hiding the bodies.

They said that they knew nothing about the bodies. We're still investigating that part."

"Cyrus, are you okay?" Alyssa sensed something off in his tone and couldn't help but worry.

After all, Mandy was a part of the Lovelace family.

Though she had cut ties with them after marrying Winston, people still saw her as connected to them by blood. It was impossible to fully separate those ties.

Moreover, Joseph was Cyrus' uncle, and Aidan was his cousin. This connection might force him to step down from the task force.

"Lyse, I know what you're concerned about. I'm fine."

Cyrus sighed, I'm just worried about my mom. She acts indifferent to her family, but deep down, she doesn't want to see them in such disgraceful situation. Despite leaving the Lovelaces, she still wishes them well."

"Yeah, Mandy is kind-hearted. After all, the Lovelaces raised her, and she was once Edgar's favorite." Alyssa suddenly felt her nose tingle.

"The media has already caught wind el of this. By tomorrow, the news will be everywhere. Even if they don't report it, the police will release official statement soon. The higher-ups are very serious about cracking down on illegal drugs. This is really bad news for Aidan.

Cyrus brushed off the earlier gloom and spoke with his usual conviction.

"Now, we have all the evidence. M Ajdan's large-scale drug trafficking, leading to multiple deaths, is undeniable. Even if he didn't kill those two, he'll still face severe

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Alyssa gripped Jasper's hand tightly.

Her eyes were filled with concerm "Jasper, stay in Solana eity to get more information. I need to go home and be with Mandy."

Jasper squeezed her hand back and nodded slightly. "Alkight) Call Melf apything happens."

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2054-After Aidan's arrest, the Lovelace family plunged into unprecedented chaos.

Edgar fainted in a fit of rage and was rushed to the hospital. The police immediately questioned Joseph, who aged a decade during his interrogation at the station.

At the same time, he was slapped with a travel ban. He couldn't leave Solana City until the case was resolved.

As Joseph prepared to enter his car with his entourage, an egg came flying out of nowhere and smashed on his head.

"How dare you experiment on live humans? You're insane! Don't call yourself a human!"

"You killed so many innocent people for drug development! Have you no conscience?" "No more Lovelace Pharmaceuticals for me! Boycott Lovelace Group!"

Joseph's face flushed red as he hurried into the car, and the luxury vehicle sped away.

The smell of rotten eggs filled the car interior, making even the driver feel nauseous.

"Mr. Joseph, should we head home first to shower and change before visiting Mr. Edgar at the hospital?" Joseph's secretary, Ernest Brown, asked cautiously.

Joseph finally shed his civilized façade and erupted in fury. He landed a slap on Ernest's face, venting his shame and anger over the egg incident.

"Are you out of your mind? Shower and change at a time like this? Go to the hospital to see Dad first!"

Then he asked, "Has the lawyer seen Aidan? What did he say?"

Blood trickled from Ernest's mouth as he responded, "M-Mr. Owen said Mr.

Aidan confessed to hoarding illegal drugs and selling them in bulk to gangs like the Ivory Gang." Joseph's head rang with a buzz as he angrily asked, "Why didn't he reveal his suppliers? Is he stupid or insane?"

"That's the tricky part."

е Ernest didn't understand either. "Mr Aidan isn't the type to handle things like this calmly. Besides, at this point, if he doesn't shift the blame, he could face a lengthy sentence.

"Although he didn't personally kill anyone or self drugs, Mr. Owen mentioned that the previous human drug experimentation hashtag caused widespread panic among the public and resulted in several deaths.

ton "This is no different from indirect manslaughter. Even if we hire the best legal team in the world to defend Mr. Aidan, he might still-"

"Shut your mouth!" Joseph silenced Ernest with another slap.

Despite his anxiety, a glimmer of hope flickered in Joseph's heart.

Aidan's illicit dealings were with his approval and support. (Aida m cracked under pressure and As long as he held firm, there might still be a chance.

Joseph arrived at the hospital. After hastily cleaning himself up inthen restrponi be rushed to Edgar's VIP roóm.

. "Dad, l'm-"

But as Joseph stepped into the room, he froze in astonishment.

There was Mandy, tenderly feeding Edgar soup by his bedside.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2055-"M-Mandy? Why…" Joseph's chest tightened. His expression changed in an instant.

Despite their past animosity and Mandy slapping his face, seeing her still stirred something in him. His heated gaze lingered on her captivating face.

"With everything that's happened, you must be overwhelmed and haven't had time for Dad."

Mandy set down the bowl and picked up a napkin to wipe Edgar's mouth.

Without glancing at Joseph, she continued, "Even though I've married Winston, and you may not readily accept him, I am still a Lovelace. It would be heartless of me not to return at this time."

Joseph frowned, feeling suspicious.

"Mandy… Thank you for coming to see me…"

Edgar's eyes glistened with tears as he tightly squeezed Mandy's hand. "I've been too harsh on you before and caused us to misunderstand each other for so many years. We were at odds for so long. I don't know if I'll ever have a chance to make up for my mistakes…"

"Dad, it doesn't matter anymore. Everything's in the past," Mandy reassured him gently. "Besides, blood is thicker than water. You'll always be my dad, and we'll always be family."

"Blood is thicker than water." Those words sounded unbearably harsh to Joseph.

In this family, ultimately, only Mandy was Edgar's biological child. Their sudden reconciliation during this critical moment made him feel even more like an outsider.

"Mandy, you've had a long day. You should go home now. I need to talk to Jo,"

Edgar said softly.

Obediently, Mandy got up. She shot Joseph a cold glare as she passed by. Her gaze was piercing and unsettling.

Once the door closed, the fleeting peace in the room vanished.

"What are you going to do about Aidan?" Edgar asked in a trembling voice.

Joseph gritted his teeth and answered seriously, "Dad, with Aidan caught and all the evidence agains him, there's nothing we can do. Lovelace Group must immediately sever ties with him. We must deny any involvement in hoarding illegal drugs."

Edgar paled in disbelief. "W-What did you say? You want to completely abandon Aidan? He's your son!"

"He's my son, but his actions have วน severely harmed Lovelace Group's interests. He's a ticking time bomb! If we don't cut him off, the entire Lovelace Group will go down with him," Joseph's tone was resolute, as if he were talking about a mère pawn instead of his own son facing prison time.

Utterly shocked, Edgar stared wide-eyed at Joseph, who had a grim expression.

This child, whom he had nurtured for 40 years, looked like a stranger to him at this moment.

"Jo… I have one question for you. If you still consider me your dad, you'll answer me truthfully." Edgar strained to maintain his composure. "Do you know about Aidan hoarding drugs?

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"How dare you still lie to me?" With his last ounce of strength, Edgar grabbed the bowl from the begside table and cucked it at Joseph.

Unable to dodge, Joseph's suit got drenched in soup. First, he was pelted with rotten eggs and then soup. This day couldn't get any worse for Joseph.

Joseph erupted in anger. His face flushed with fury. "Dad! What are you doing?"

"For the past six months, Aidan has been transferring money to your account every month. Shortly after, the same amount appears in the company's account!

"And Aidan has only been in the business for a few years. How would he chu bout that a house where- because you approve of him doing this?"

Since his actions were exposed, Joseph dropped all pretense and emitted a sardonic laugh.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2056-"Even if I did consent, so what?" Joseph admitted."Joseph Lovelace! Do you even realize what you did? You're trafficking drugs.You're leading Lovelace Group to doom!" Edgar was so angry that his view darkened, and his body trembled. "Wrong! What I did was to save Lovelace Group!"Joseph stood tall. His eyes were devoid of any remorse or guilt. "Do you think the company's doing well now? Our drug sales have been declining year after year, with losses amounting to hundreds of millions annually. What you see is just what I wanted to show you!"Also, the Alzheimer's drug research project ran out of funds long ago! If Aidan hadn't come up with this idea and infused some cash, our company's financial chain would've snapped six months ago! So, in a way, you should thank me.Without me, Lovelace Group wouldn't have made it this far.""You jerk... You're spouting nonsense!"Edgar clutched his chest as he rebuked, "Even if our family falls into bankruptcy... and we have to beg on the streets, we mustn't resort to such despicable deeds!""Hypocrite," Joseph sneered.Edgar pounded the bed in frustration. "You jerk! You've ruined Lovelace Group, and you've ruined your own son! Aidan used to be such a good kid, but you corrupted him! Julien has severed ties with you as well! Joseph, you've disappointed me beyond words! You're not fit to be the heir of Lovelace Group!""I'm not fit? Who else is? Julien, who's dating the Taylor family's son? Or Mandy, who has tarnished the family's reputation by being Winston's mistress?"Joseph coldly eyed Edgar, who was on the brink of death. He didn't bother to waste more words as he turned to leave."Dad, you didn't have a choice long ago. The heir to Lovelace Group can only be me."Back at Lovelace Residence, Joseph, clad in a bathrobe, slumped onto the couch. He poured himself a glass of whiskey.He had played the dutiful son for decades. But now that he had clashed with Edgar, he felt an unprecedented, subtle sense of relief.He summoned Ernest and et commanded Issue an official statement from Lovelace Group's official social media accounts tomorrow. State that everything was Aidan's doing and had nothing to do with Lovelace Group. We're a pharmaceutical company. Any association with human experimentation would ruin us."Ernest felt a chill run down his spine.Joseph was truly ruthless. He was willing to sacrifice even his own son for the family's interests."Also, erase all the transaction records from these past few months. We can't afford to let the police trace anything back to me through Aidan."Joseph glared at Ernest to ensure the latter didn't slack off. "If there's any slipup, not only me, but you'll also go down with Lovelace Group." Ernest hurriedly complied."Did you obtain the surveillance footage from the ward?" Joseph asked grimly."Yes." Ernest handed him a USB drive.Joseph inserted the drive into the computer and played the video.Mandy and Edgar's conversation was crystal clear."Dad, you have to stop Joseph now, or Lovelace Group will be doomed."

"I've been blind… How did I not see through his ambitions sooner? But its too late to have regrets now. I've stepped down, and he's ready to take over. How will Lovelace Group survive without him?"

"Dad, if we're talking about heirs, there's no one more suitable than Julien. Julien is a skilleg, doctor land he's higk l respected in Mosgravia.

He could easily manage the hospital.

Also, Jonah is experienced in business. Julien can learn from him.

He'll surely excel with time."

"Mandy… I want to change my will. I want you to take over Lovelace !!

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Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2057-Joseph's face turned ghostly pale. His hand shook with rage as he gripped the mouse.

With a loud bang, he slammed the laptop shut. His fury reddened his face.

Panicked, Ernest asked, "Mr. Joseph, what do we do now?"

"So… that old man never truly saw me as his son! Even after all these years of loyalty, he only treated me as a tool! All he cares about is Mandy!" Joseph smashed the laptop in his anger.

Though he had feelings for Mandy, that laughable affection vanished in the face of his self-interest.

Joseph trembled with rage and gritted his teeth. "You brought this on yourself, Dad."

That night, Alyssa hurried back to Heightsnew Villa.

She went straight to see Mandy, who had just finished giving Winston his medication and was stepping out of the room.

"Mandy, did you visit Mr. Edgar? How is he?" Alyssa asked with concern after pulling her into a corner.

"Not good."

As Mandy held Alyssa's hand, her eyes were red-rimmed. "Lyse, there's something I need to tell you. I've already discussed it with Winston. Since you're here, I wanted to let you know too. Lovelace Group is in serious trouble. I might need to go back and help my dad manage it."

"Mandy… you… reconciled with him?" Alyssa's eyes widened in surprise.

"Yeah. Pathetic, right?" Mandy forced a bitter smile.

"Not at all! I'm so glad you've reconciled!" Alyssa said, her eyes shining with happiness.

"I was worried you'd never get over the past. You've taken a big step forward.

Winston and I fully support you. We're your family and support system, not a hindrance. Whatever you decide to do, go for it. Even if Winston doesn't back you, Jasper, Jul, and I will always be on your side."

"Lyse… thank you." Mandy hugged Alyssa as tears streamed down her cheeks.

"By the way, Mandy, what position will Alyssa take at Lovelace Group?"

Alyssa asked curiously. "Joseph is the chairman now, right? Are you taking Aidan's spot? Remember, we Taylors don't settle for anything less than the top.

Make sure to negotiate well with Mr. Edgar." Content belongs to FindNovel.net Mandy pressed her lips together, and her eyes gleamed with determination. "My dad wants me to take over Lovelace Group completely. He wants me to replace Joseph as the heir." Alyssa was stunned.

Although Edgar doted on Mandy, he wasn't as open-minded as Winston. He wouldn't disinherit Joseph unless it was absolutely necessary.

Had Joseph done something unforgivable? Was he involved in Aidan's shady dealings?

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Alyssa's mind raced. "Did Mr. Edgar discuss this with Joseph?"

Mandy shook her head. "When I visited him this afternoon, Joseph was there. Dad talked to him privately. I don't know if they discussed it."

"Mandy, I have a bad feeling about this. We need to increase security at the hospital to ensure Mr. Edgar's safety."

Mandy froze for a moment, then realized the gravity of the situation. Cold sweat broke out on her forehead.

"But we can't alert them. We need to do everything discreetly," Alyssa said, her eyes glinting with resolve as she formulated a plan to catch them all in one fell swoop.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2058-Aidan's arrest caused an uproar, and Lovelace Group became the target of condemnation.

Although no concrete evidence yet linked the human drug experimentation to Lovelace Pharmaceuticals, suspicion was a powerful force. Once doubt crept in, innocence became a distant memory. "Mr. Schmidt, you're incredible! It's like you can see the future!"

In the chairman's office, Carl excitedly showed Jameson the comments on his iPad. "Aidan has become our scapegoat. The public is now attacking Lovelace Group, thinking they're the culprits behind the human experimentation.

Everything is under your control!"

Jameson smoothly swung his golf club, making a perfect shot. "Anyone who works for me must be under my control. I won't use those who aren't. I promised Mr. Justin that everything in Solana City would be handled perfectly, and I always keep my word."

Carl looked smug. "Aidan is in deep trouble now. If he dares to mention your name to the police, we'll release the video of him drugging the woman, leading to her death from cardiac paralysis.

"Drug trafficking might get him ten years with a good lawyer, but murder? Even if it's accidental, he's looking at either the death penalty or life imprisonment since he tried to cover it up. As long as we hold this evidence, he'll take the secret to his grave."

"You're right. He should take the secret to his grave," Jameson said calmly while swinging the club again.

Carl was startled. "D-Do you mean…"

Jameson smiled faintly. "Find an opportunity and get rid of him."

"But Mr. Schmidt, we're in the spotlight right now. Isn't that unnecessary?" Carl took the club Jameson handed him. "With this evidence, Aidan won't dare to breathe a word. You can rest assured."

"Firstly, I don't trust anyone except the dead." Jameson moved to the couch and elegantly swirled a glass of red wine. "Secondly, if Aidan dies at this critical moment, what do you think the public will assume?" Carl's eyes widened as he realized. "They'll think… he couldn't bear the pressure and killed himself out of guilt!"

"I told you. I like to squeeze out every last bit of value. Aidan's final value lies in his death." Jameson savored the wine with a smile. "Do it ASAP and make it look natural." "Yes, Mr. Schmidt!"

"Also, has Nicholas been up to anything lately?" Jameson's eyes flashed with a cold glint behind his gold-rimmed glasses.

"I've had people watching him. Since helping Aidan dispose of the body, he's either been at work or at the nursing home with his wife. He hasn't gone anywhere or seen anyone." "Inform me immediately if there's any unusual activity."

"Mr. Schmidt, if-just hypothetically-Chief Novak does something out of line, what will you do?" Carl asked hesitantly.

Jameson shot him a look. "You know perfectly well."

Carl bowed, feeling a chill down his spine.

To Jameson, everything in the world was insignificant except for Alyssa. She was like a unique and precious moon in his dark world.

When Nicholas left the nursing home, it was already late.

He wasn't going home tonight. He planned to stay with Natalie in her ward. After a long day of care, he was mentally and physically exhausted. He stepped out for a walk to clear his mind.

Passing by an electronics store, he noticed the TV in the window playing a news segment about Aidan's arrest and the illegal drugs. Several pedestrians had stopped to watch and discuss the scandal. S Nicholas walked by with weary eyes and an expressionless face as if the news had nothing to do with him.

He entered a quiet café and ordered the cheapest coffee before sitting in a corner, lost in thought.

As he recalled Natalie's latest diagnosis, tears welled up in his eyes, and his heart ached.

"Nat…" Nicholas closed his eyes in a et dry lips and searched his pockets for a lighter but couldn't find any.

dre put a cigarette his Suddenly, with a sharp flick, a cluster of orange flames ignited before him.

Nicholas looked up in a daze. His heart skipped a beat at the sight.

The man standing before him was tall and imposing, with long lashes and a slight arrogant smile on his thin lips.

"What a coincidence, Chief Novak,"

Jasper said with a faint smileinthis eyes, Seging Nicholas in a daze, he lit his cigarette for him.

This act stunned Nicholas. It wasn't every day that someong as o m distinguishedas Jasper would light a cigarette for someone.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2059-Can I join you?" Jasper asked, his demeanor warm and friendly. Nicholas replied simply, "Sure."

Jasper gracefully sat opposite him, arriving alone with no backup.

A palpable tension hung in the air even before a word was spoken.

"Mr. Beckett," Nicholas began, "a man of your stature wouldn't be drinking coffee in a place like this."

Nicholas then took a deep drag of his cigarette. His eyes were grim. "So, this isn't a coincidence. You've been following me."

"It's not what you think," Jasper countered. A slight twitch of Jasper's lips accompanied his sincere gaze. "My wife told me everything that happened at the nursing home. She knew you'd be here if I couldn't find you at home. After all, both of us prioritize our wives. We might take detours, but we always end up in the same place, don't we?"

An intelligent man would never directly communicate what he meant.

Nicholas continued to smoke. "Are you and Ms. Alyssa married?"

Jasper blinked and said, "Not yet."

"Then, addressing Ms. Alyssa as your wife is merely a term of endearment; it's for fun. Our situations are different. You can't understand mine."

Jasper's jaw clenched subtly, but his voice remained calm and low. "Don't you think it's odd that Aidan Lovelace was suddenly arrested, Chief Novak?"

Nicholas' eyes were listless. "The Solana City police force don't just do nothing.

Justice will always prevail. This is what he deserves."

Jasper held his gaze unflinchingly. "Then, who do you think is next?"

The air suddenly turned stale.

"How would I know?" Nicholas dismissed him coldly, but a tremor ran through the hand holding his cigarette.

"Aidan and Jameson worked extremely closely. Aidan, the president of Lovelace Group and a Belbanks bigwig, helped Jameson distribute illegal drugs, amassing a fortune in the process. Yet, Jameson cast him aside like a disposable tool. As you can see, Jameson trusts no one."

Jasper squinted his eyes and continued, "Jameson was merely getting rid of Aidan after he outlived his usefulness. Chief Novak, are you certain you're any different?"

Nicholas felt a slight stirring in his heart. However, he knew Jameson had eyes all over Solana City. He had no idea how to explain himself if Jameson found out that he had secretly met up with Jasper. S Jameson was cold-blooded, sinister, and distrusting. No matter what, Nicholas had to survive; only then, could protect his wife. Besides, was already entangled with Jameson-there was no turning back.

FindNovel.net UMS he As Nicholas rose to leave, Jasper lunged forward and pressed a silver lighter into Nicholas' palm.

"You didn't bring a lighter, right? If you don't mind, you can have it."

Nicholas' eyes constricted as an inexplicable pain surged in his chest. He then accepted the lighter, lowered his head and hastily left the café.

Jasper remained in his seat, observing the hustle and bustle of the night.

Nicholas had completely disappeared from his sight.

Just then, his phone buzzed with a message from Alyssa on WhatsApp. "Did you meet with him?"

He smiled faintly, his calloused fingers dancing across the keyboard. "Yes, we talked."

Alyssa replied, "Was the chat a complete bust? While your IQ is amazing, your EQ leaves much to be desired."

"Even you can't reason with him, Lyse. What else can I do?" Jasper paused as his eyes darkened. Then he added, "But turning him wasn't my goal from the outset."

A beat of silence followed. Then, a flurry of emojis filled the screen, followed by a text. "So you met with him to make Jameson suspicious? You want to sow discord between them!"

"You're so smart!" Jasper replied.

"You're so cunning!" Alyssa was stunned by the audacity of the plan.

Meanwhile, Jasper appeared unsure how to respond after that. However, his gaze remained loving.

"There's a 30 percent chance this gambit works, even if it puts us in the crosshairs."

Just then, a camera retracted discreetly into the darkness of a parked black car.

"Can I join you?" Jasper asked, his demeanor warm and friendly. Nicholas replied simply, "Sure."

Jasper gracefully sat opposite him, arriving alone with no backup.

A palpable tension hung in the air even before a word was spoken.

"Mr. Beckett," Nicholas began, "a man of your stature wouldn't be drinking coffee in a place like this."

Nicholas then took a deep drag of his cigarette. His eyes were grim. "So, this isn't a coincidence. You've been following me."

"It's not what you think," Jasper countered. A slight twitch of Jasper's lips accompanied his sincere gaze. "My wife told me everything that happened at the nursing home. She knew you'd be here if I couldn't find you at home. After all, both of us prioritize our wives. We might take detours, but we always end up in the same place, don't we?"

An intelligent man would never directly communicate what he meant.

Nicholas continued to smoke. "Are you and Ms. Alyssa married?"

Jasper blinked and said, "Not yet."

"Then, addressing Ms. Alyssa as your wife is merely a term of endearment; it's for fun. Our situations are different. You can't understand mine."

Jasper's jaw clenched subtly, but his voice remained calm and low. "Don't you think it's odd that Aidan Lovelace was suddenly arrested, Chief Novak?"

Nicholas' eyes were listless. "The Solana City police force don't just do nothing.

Justice will always prevail. This is what he deserves."

Jasper held his gaze unflinchingly. "Then, who do you think is next?"

The air suddenly turned stale.

"How would I know?" Nicholas dismissed him coldly, but a tremor ran through the hand holding his cigarette.

"Aidan and Jameson worked extremely closely. Aidan, the president of Lovelace Group and a Belbanks bigwig, helped Jameson distribute illegal drugs, amassing a fortune in the process. Yet, Jameson cast him aside like a disposable tool. As you can see, Jameson trusts no one."

Jasper squinted his eyes and continued, "Jameson was merely getting rid of Aidan after he outlived his usefulness. Chief Novak, are you certain you're any different?"

Nicholas felt a slight stirring in his heart. However, he knew Jameson had eyes all over Solana City. He had no idea how to explain himself if Jameson found out that he had secretly met up with Jasper. S Jameson was cold-blooded, sinister, and distrusting. No matter what, Nicholas had to survive; only then, could protect his wife. Besides, was already entangled with Jameson-there was no turning back.

FindNovel.net UMS he As Nicholas rose to leave, Jasper lunged forward and pressed a silver lighter into Nicholas' palm.

"You didn't bring a lighter, right? If you don't mind, you can have it."

Nicholas eyes constricted as an inexplicable pain surged in hischest.

He then facepted the lighter, lowered his head and hastily left the café.

Jasper remained in his seat, observing the hustle and bustle of the night.

Nicholas had completely disappeared from his sight.

Just then, his phone buzzed with a message from Alyssa on WhatsApp. "Did you meet with him?"

He smiled faintly, his calloused fingers dancing across the keyboard. "Yes, we talked."

Alyssa replied, "Was the chat a complete bust? While your IQ is amazing, your EQ leaves much to be desired."

"Even you can't reason with him, Lyse. What else can I do?" Jaspen paused as gig eyes darkened. Then he added, "

"But turning him wasn't my goal from the outset."

A beat of silence followed. Then, a

flurry of emojis filled the screen, followed by a text. "So you met with him to make Jameson suspicious?

You Want to sow discord between them!"

"You're so smart!" Jasper replied.

"You're so cunning!" Alyssa was stunned by the audacity of the plan.

Meanwhile, Jasper appeared unsure how to respond after that. However, his gaze remained loving.

"There's a 30 percent chance this gambit works, even if it puts us in the crosshairs."

Just then, a camera retracted discreetly into the darkness of a parked black car.

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