Ch. 211..220
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 211-At that moment, Alyssa so wanted to be Colene’s pet, Bobo, and tear that bastard into pieces!
In the three years of marriage, they had slept in separate rooms and never held hands. She was disgusted at how he shamelessly initiated the skinship after the divorce.
His heart seemed to have broken into half.
“Mr. Beckett!” A Porsche stopped in front of them. Xavier hopped out worriedly.
“Are you mad?
You should have gone to the hospital after the car crash! You’re not taking your health seriously!” “It won’t kill.” Jasper struggled to open his eyes. Still, he couldn’t see Alyssa clearly. “You’re the mad one.” Alyssa was stunned. She finally learned the reason behind his tardiness and why he was so out of it to the point that he couldn’t hold a pen.
He had been involved in a car crash!
“You should have gone to the hospital! Do you think you’re invincible? What if there’s internal bleeding? The delay might lead to paralysis, do you know that?” She glared at him as her heart.
leaped to her throat.
He said in a low voice, “I thought you were looking forward to today. If I went to the hospital, we would have to postpone the divorce. That wouldn’t have sat well with you.” Caught by surprise, she flashed him an icy smile. “Of course I wouldn’t have wanted that. I guess I should thank you.” “Lyse!” She turned around when she heard her nickname and found two luxury cars in black parked nearby. Jonah and Silas stood in front of the cars, looking smart in their suits.
Silas even brought a bouquet of eye–catching red roses. He was wearing a wide smile on his face.
“Jonah! Silas!” She skipped her way to her brothers with joy in her eyes. Jasper stared bitterly at the scene.
He recalled the time he foolishly waited outside the Taylor residence for the entire day, enduring the outside elements and the cold shoulder while the Taylors were enjoying their family time, indoors.
He wondered if he should blame himself for being dumb or Alyssa for lying to him.
“Why are you here?” She lifted Jonah’s bandaged left hand. “You should have rested at home. Why did you tag along?” “I’m not that weak. I am fine now.” Jonah wrapped an arm around her waist and looked at her warmly. “This is your big day. That means it’s an important day for us too. We weren’t there when you were married, but we would definitely be present at your divorce.” “Jonah…” Touched by his gesture, Alyssa felt a rush of emotions.
“Congrats, Lyse, for getting rid of that heartless bastard. Time to shine like a queen!” Silas grinned and handed her the bouquet of roses.
“Thank you, Silas! Love you!” She sniffed At that moment, Alyssa so wanted to be Colene’s pet, Bobo, and tear that bastard into pieces!
In the three years of marriage, they had slept in separate rooms and never held hands. She was disgusted at how he shamelessly initiated the skinship after the divorce.
His heart seemed to have broken into half.
“Mr. Beckett!” A Porsche stopped in front of them. Xavier hopped out worriedly.
“Are you mad?
You should have gone to the hospital after the car crash! You’re not taking your health seriously!” “It won’t kill.” Jasper struggled to open his eyes. Still, he couldn’t see Alyssa clearly. “You’re the mad one.” Alyssa was stunned. She finally learned the reason behind his tardiness and why he was so out of it to the point that he couldn’t hold a pen.
He had been involved in a car crash!
“You should have gone to the hospital! Do you think you’re invincible? What if there’s internal bleeding? The delay might lead to paralysis, do you know that?” She glared at him as her heart.
leaped to her throat.
He said in a low voice, “I thought you were looking forward to today. If I went to the hospital, we would have to postpone the divorce. That wouldn’t have sat well with you.” Caught by surprise, she flashed him an icy smile. “Of course I wouldn’t have wanted that. I guess I should thank you.” “Lyse!” She turned around when she heard her nickname and found two luxury cars in black parked nearby. Jonah and Silas stood in front of the cars, looking smart in their suits.
Silas even brought a bouquet of eye–catching red roses. He was wearing a wide smile on his face.
“Jonah! Silas!” She skipped her way to her brothers with joy in her eyes. Jasper stared bitterly at the scene.
He recalled the time he foolishly waited outside the Taylor residence for the entire day, enduring the outside elements and the cold shoulder while the Taylors were enjoying their family time, indoors.
He wondered if he should blame himself for being dumb or Alyssa for lying to him.
“Why are you here?” She lifted Jonah’s bandaged left hand. “You should have rested at home. Why did you tag along?” “I’m not that weak. I am fine now.” Jonah wrapped an arm around her waist and looked at her warmly. “This is your big day. That means it’s an important day for us too. We weren’t there when you were married, but we would definitely be present at your divorce.” “Jonah…” Touched by his gesture, Alyssa felt a rush of emotions.
“Congrats, Lyse, for getting rid of that heartless bastard. Time to shine like a queen!” Silas grinned and handed her the bouquet of roses.
“Thank you, Silas! Love you!” She sniffed at the scent of the flowers. Silas raised his voice when he was speaking. Jasper’s face fell when he heard himself described as a heartless bastard.
“Lyse!” Mandy Lovelace, Lyla Nelson, and Colene Waters emerged from the second car and crowded around Alyssa with smiles.
“Why are you all here?” Alyssa was pleasantly surprised and close to tears.
“Of course we will be here! We care about you!” Colene gave Alyssa a big hug right away.
“Your dad wanted to drop by, but that might cause a commotion. So…” The thoughtful Mandy attempted to explain the situation.
“Got it.” Alyssa gave her an understanding smile.
Jasper was tortured with a head full of questions when Alyssa was surrounded by her loving family. Why did she stay by his side and endure his emotional abuse when he did not show her a tiny fraction of the love that her family showered her with?
He was driven crazy by all the questions without answers.
“Oh, my God! That’s the retired actress, Lyla Nelson!” Xavier gaped at Lyla, who had aged like fine wine. “I want her autograph! My mom is a fan of hers!” Jasper shot him a look. “Back to the company now!” However, he gave in and blacked out in the next second.
at the scent of the flowers. Silas raised his voice when he was speaking.
Jasper’s face fell when he heard himself described as a heartless bastard.
“Lyse!” Mandy Lovelace, Lyla Nelson, and Colene Waters emerged from the second car and crowded around Alyssa with smiles.
“Why are you all here?” Alyssa was pleasantly surprised and close to tears.
“Of course we will be here! We care about you!” Colene gave Alyssa a big hug right away.
“Your dad wanted to drop by, but that might cause a commotion. So…” The thoughtful Mandy attempted to explain the situation.
“Got it.” Alyssa gave her an understanding smile.
Jasper was tortured with a head full of questions when Alyssa was surrounded by her loving family. Why did she stay by his side and endure his emotional abuse when he did not show her a tiny fraction of the love that her family showered her with?
He was driven crazy by all the questions without answers.
“Oh, my God! That’s the retired actress, Lyla Nelson!” Xavier gaped at Lyla, who had aged like fine wine. “I want her autograph! My mom is a fan of hers!” Jasper shot him a look. “Back to the company now!” However, he gave in and blacked out in the next second.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 212-“Mr. Beckett!” Jasper woke up to find himself lying on a patient bed.
“Alyssa. The first thing out of his mouth was Alyssa’s name.
“The tendon in your right hand is injured. We observed some light concussion and a bit of blood clot, but they shouldn’t pose an issue.” Alyssa stood by the windows with her back against the light, leaving him with the sight of her lovely silhouette. 1 When Jasper was in a coma, Xavier filled in Alyssa with the details of the car crash. Xavier claimed that Jasper had not slept at all. He found Jasper in the study filled with suffocating cigarette smoke in the morning.
“I think he must have lost his focus because he didn’t sleep well. His headache might have affected his driving as well.” Alyssa was aware of the intensity of Jasper’s headache. For that reason, he had rarely driven himself anywhere in recent years.
He had pulled off sleep deprivation, heavy smoking, and refusal of medical treatment in one day.
“Who are you torturing yourself for? Liana might feel sorry for you, but I won’t fall for it.” She scoffed in silence. She sneered at him. “Rest well. I’m leaving.” She approached the door in great strides.
“Alyssa, wait!” When she didn’t stop, he hopped out of bed anxiously and ran after her. As she placed her hand on the door handle, he put his arms against the surface and trapped her between his towering figure.
and the door.
“Jasper, are you crazy? What are you doing?” She was shocked and enraged.
TII let you go if you answer me.” He stared squarely at her and demanded in a hoarse voice, “Why did you marry me?” “What’s with all the questions?” She attempted to kick him, but he blocked her attack with his knee. Unable to move, she bit her lips with butterflies in her stomach. Her combat skills were nothing when faced with Jasper, the top of his class at the military school.
“Is it that hard to tell me the truth?” “Well, I was out of my mind at that time! Get off me, or I’m calling for help!” He remained motionless at her unsatisfactory answer.
At the same time, someone busted the door from the outside. Alyssa stumbled into Jasper’s arms from the impact.
He was quick to hold her waist firmly, pressing his palms against her flat belly.
Her lines were even better than what he had imagined.
He swallowed hard as the urge rose in his body. Alyssa was breathing unevenly.
“Mr. Beckett! M–Madam!” Xavier was astonished by his discovery. He couldn’t figure out what was going on between the two.
Alyssa took her chance to free herself from Jasper and stomped hard on his feet with her heels.
To her surprise, Jasper dodged her attack thanks to his quick reflex.
Despite the failed attack, she grasped at the chance to escape and was out of the room in no time.
“S–She’s running away. Do I go after her?” Xavier gulped nervously at the look of murder in Jasper’s eyes. He wondered if he had shown up at the wrong time.
“Huh?” Jasper cracked his knuckles and squinted his rage–filled eyes. “Go to the HR and sort it out! Your bonus is canceled.”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 213-The issuance of the divorce certificate ended Alyssa and Jasper’s three–year entanglement.
If memory served her right, Jasper and Liana were set to marry after Newton’s birthday. After years of waiting, it was Liana’s time to show off the title of Mrs. Beckett to the world.
Alyssa had nothing but good wishes for the couple. After all, the two deserved each other.
Alyssa went home to Belbanks in the evening, accompanied by her two brothers and Sean.
“Lyse!” Alyssa heard a singsong voice from afar when she stepped foot in Heightsnew Villa. Smiling ear to ear, she responded, “Taty!” Tatiana, the ninth Taylor sibling, and Winston’s youngest daughter, ran up to Alyssa with joy and anticipation.
“Lyse, I missed you so!” Tatiana hugged Alyssa with teary eyes and an adorable red nose.
“Look at you! Little crybaby, are you upset that I’m back?” Alyssa wrapped her arms around Tatiana’s waist and gave the latter a kiss on the forehead. Although she was as tall as Tatiana, at that instance, she looked like a bigger sister towering over her little sibling.
“You’re back for good. Right?” Tatiana’s face was as lovely as a budding flower as she questioned Alyssa through her tears.
“I’m not going anywhere. I’m back to help Winston manage the Taylor Group and spend time with.
you all. I will not leave anymore.” L Alyssa was guiltridden when she saw the worries in Tatiana’s eyes. Reckless and freedom–loving, she bravely pursued love in the past and neglected her most beloved family.
Thankfully, she realized her mistake and returned to the embrace of her family.
She almost melted when Tatiana called her nickname.
“That’s awesome! We’ve all been waiting for you!” After some chitchatting, Tatiana nodded politely at Jonah and Silas. “Hi, Jonah and Silas.
Taty, how many times do we have to tell you to relax? Treat us like how you mingle with Lyse +15 BONOS Tatiana nodded shyly, even if she knew very well that she would never compare to Alyssa.
“Taty, you lost weight. Is school stressful?” Jonah rested his hands on his back and checked in with Tatiana.
“I’m a little worn out because I’ve been busy preparing for the graduation performance. I enjoy it, though, so it’s okay.” Tatiana’s eyes glimmered with hesitation as she mumbled, “W–Will you all attend my performance?” She quickly added, “It’s fine if you can’t make it! I know you’re busy, but I asked just in case. I won’t mind.” Jonah and Silas replied one after another, “We’re going!” “Of course! That’s not a problem at all.” Alyssa rested her arm on Tatiana’s shoulder. “Let us know the date in advance. I’ll put aside my work and reserve the day just for my dear little sister!” “I–I will let you know early! Thank you… Thank you for coming!” Tatiana’s voice trembled in excitement as Alyssa gently caressed her soft hair.
Tatiana had always behaved well and acted sensibly. The family never had to worry about her. Somehow, Alyssa felt sorry for Tatiana.
Tatiana was the youngest daughter of the Taylor family and Lyla Nelson’s only child. She should have received plenty of attention and love. However, Alyssa had taken much of the spotlight. This was due to her outstanding qualities and her standing as Winston’s first wife’s daughter.
Tatiana did not envy her older half–sister. On the contrary, she always respected the other family members because Lyla raised her well.
L After Tatiana became an adult, she never once asked her family for money. She relied on scholarships to pay for college.
During her free time, she would work part–time jobs She lived in such a humble and ordinary manner. Most of her schoolmates were clueless about her wealthy background.
Still, Alyssa knew that Tatiana always felt that she was lesser than her other siblings due to being the child of Winston Taylor’s third wife. That was the reason Tatiana had always treated everyone with a distant politeness.
“Ms Tatiana, do you have an extra seat for me?” Sean suddenly asked.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 214-Tatiana stuttered, “Y–Yes!” “I’ll go to your performance with Ms. Alyssa.” Sean beamed at Tatiana like a big brother. He was close to Alyssa and Tatiana because he watched them grow up.
He even recalled how the young Tatiana, around six or seven years old, always followed Alyssa around with snot on her face, sucking on a lollipop.
Alyssa did not notice the blush on Tatiana’s cheeks because the latter was easily embarrassed.
Little did she know that Tatiana had a crush on Sean for seven years.
“Let’s go. I’m famished. I’ve been missing Lyla’s cooking for days! Time to eat!” She held Tatiana’s hand and traversed the villa.
“Mom’s still in the kitchen. Dinner is not ready yet because you’re back early.” Tatiana swung Alyssa’s arm, just like she had done since she was young.
“Oh! I’m hungry, though.” Alyssa’s stomach was growling from hunger.
“How about some snacks?” Sean smiled and unwrapped a chocolate bar he fished from his jacket pocket. Then, he attentively fed it to her.
She turned around and took a bite, as usual, without thinking.
Tatiana felt bitter at their intimacy. From a young age, she was aware that Sean had been crushing on Alyssa.
Sean even gave up the opportunity to take over his father’s law firm and the chance to be a prosecutor like Silas. He’d rather give up on career progression for a secretary role to stay by Alyssa.
Tatiana knew that Sean would never look at her.
The family was in high spirits at night because of Alyssa’s successful divorce and Tatiana’s visit from Solana City. The villa was filled with merriment.
The maids were beaming, for they had not seen the siblings having fun with each other for a long time.
The reunion would have been perfect had Miley joined them–it’d be nice to see the three sistersShields, as he was busy with his presidential campaign.
Lyla and the maids laid the feast. The dishes looked and smelled appetizing.
Too bad Alyssa was unable to dig in right away as Winston had gathered everyone in the living room for a last–minute family meeting Jonah, Silas, Tatiana, Colene, and Lyla were in the living room. Winston was seated in the middle of the couch with a stern and unforgiving look, typical of the leader of the Taylor Group.
“Dad, can’t we talk after the meal? We’re hungry.” Alyssa swallowed hard as she savored the smells that wafted from the dining hall.
“How could you think about eating after what you’ve done?” Winston smirked.
“What? The divorce is good news! I should celebrate it with a feast!” Alyssa smiled brightly. The other family members did not respond. Only Tatiana, who was kept in the dark, widened her eyes in shock and inhaled sharply + She was taken aback by the news about Alyssa’s marriage and recent divorce.
Alyssa had always been pragmatic and businesslike. Did she opt to marry for love? That was very unlike Alyssa, who was never blinded by love.
“You left home for three years only to marry a random man. In the end, you lost your marriage and did not get a single cent from the divorce! Plus, that jerk from the Beckett family is set to marry a new wife right away.
“I can’t tolerate their treatment of my daughter. How could you allow them to bully you? You should have bankrupted them before coming home.” Winston had lost sleep out of anger. The more he thought over the divorce, the more he fumed. If he could, he would travel to the office of the Beckett Group in Solana City and slap Jasper Beckett in the face!
“Winston, is there any way we can let this go?” She sighed, suddenly losing her appetite. “The Beckett Group has expanded under Grandpa’s leadership. I can’t possibly ruin his legacy. Your daughter is not a heartless woman.” “I’d rather you be a heartless woman! You are my proud and heartless daughter.
I’d rather clean up after your mess than see you bullied for three years by another family!” Winston bellowed, his veins popping and his eyes turning red.
His outburst came as a shock to everyone. Jonah looked at his feet with pursed lips while Silas shot a worried look at Alyssa.
Alyssa lowered her gaze. Her lashes were fluttering as she fought back tears.
She knew how much Winston doted on her. That was precisely why she had kept her marriage to Jasper a secret from Winston. However, her plan seemed to have backfired.
“Mandy, I heard from the Becketts that you met with Lyse. Did you know about her marriage with that Beckett guy all along?” Winston directed his charged question at Mandy.
“Yes, I did.” Mandy stared at the ground and answered honestly.
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Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 215-Mandy was prepared to take the bullet for everyone else as long as Lyla and Colene were not implicated “Why didn’t you tell me? You should have known better than my daughter! Don’t you feel bad watching her living in hell?” Winston was taking out his anger on Mandy.
“Winston, it’s all my fault.” Mandy slowly rose from her seat. She couldn’t be more humble as the proud daughter of the Lovelace Family. “Don’t blame it on Lyse. Fault me instead. I did not pay enough attention to her.” Alyssa felt her chest tightened. She was about to defend Mandy when the hot– tempered Colene shot up from the couch and blurted out, “Don’t blame it on Mandy! I’m responsible too! I knew about Lyse’s marriage from the start!” “What?” Winston’s eyes popped out of his head.
“M–Me too…” Lyla meekly raised her hand. “I knew about it… way before this.” “Lyla, even you are involved… They are a bad influence on you!” His head was spinning when he learned that the innocent Lyla had learned to lie.
Tears filled Alyssa’s eyes. She knew it would be hard for Winston to go off at her alone when he learned about the collective betrayal.
“Dad, please don’t be mad. Mandy, Lyla, and Colene did so in your best interest.
You’ll be more at ease if you know less,” Silas quickly jumped in to broker peace. He promptly sent Winston a cup of tea to suck up to him.
“Screw you, jackass!” Winston might be a gentleman, but he could curse like a sailor. His booming voice almost shook the entire house.
“Wait, no… Did the both of you..
Η Jonah and Silas exchanged glances and coughed in embarrassment.
Winston was irate to learn that he was kept in the dark, thanks to the excellent acting skills of his family.
+15 BONOS As a shrewd businessman who had played many others, he was shocked to learn that his family had played him. He let out a deafening roar and stormed up to the second floor without looking back.
“W–Winston, aren’t you eating?” Lyla hurriedly asked, but he did not answer.
“Lyla, why don’t you talk to him later? You’re soft and mild. He only listens to you.” Mandy let out a helpless sigh.
“I–I’m scared. I’ll keep some food for him and send them to his room.” Lyla faltered, knowing that the situation was abnormally grave.
“When he’s in a bad mood, he always hangs out in his antique vault… Oh crap!
He must have found out!” Colene was sweating profusely.
Immediately, they heard Winston’s desperate scream from upstairs. “C–Call the police! Now! My one–million antique rosewood chair has gone missing!” The dinner ended badly. If not for everyone’s collective effort to hold back Winston from doing anything absurd, Alyssa believed that he would have driven to Solana City overnight just to demand Newton to return the chair.
Winston had become more of an oddball as he aged. Moreover, he needed to be shameless to get what he wanted as an antique collector. As a result, he became increasingly brazen and hottempered in recent years.
Right now, Alyssa bet that no woman would fall for him, even if he paid them.
At night, Alyssa had a heart–to–heart talk with Tatiana. Not only that, they did everything together, from taking baths, drying their hair, and applying skincare.
In the end, they were rolling around in bed and tickling each other.
“By the way, do you like my birthday gift for you?” Tatiana lay chest down on the bed, resting her cheeks in her palms.
“I loved it! I got it framed and hung it in my study at my Solana City villa. Sean was there when I put it on the wall. At first, he thought it was a 3D–printed photo because it was so lifelike! You know he’s stingy with his compliments, but he showered you with praises that day!” Alyssa looked at Tatiana affectionately and placed Tatiana’s soft hand in hers.
“Taty, your hands
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 216-“Lyse, stop flattering me. I’m not as good as my mom in embroidery.” Tatiana bit her lips softly as dimples appeared on her flushed cheeks.
Of course, she was over the moon to receive Alyssa’s approval. However, nothing could beat Sean’s compliments. She might not be able to sleep from the excitement.
“You took after Lyla’s talent in singing and dancing. On top of that, you’re great at arts and crafts. I’ll introduce you to a top fashion designer. You could collaborate across fields, and that would launch you to fame. That will help you to carve your path in the world of fashion design. What do you think?” “Thank you, Lyse, but… I am more interested in an entertainment career. After all, I’m a student at the Solana Film Academy. I hope to become an actress after graduation.” Tatiana was soft–spoken and rather unconfident.
Lyla had endured bullying in the entertainment industry. So, Winston strongly disagreed with Tatiana’s choice to attend Solana Film Academy and enter the industry.
After that, Tatiana quit her studies in Grunsland. She came home to study at Solana Film Academy for half a year without Winston knowing.
In the end, he begrudgingly gave his approval. However, he added the condition that she would have to obey the family’s arrangement post–graduation.
Otherwise, she shouldn’t claim that she was the daughter of Winston Taylor.
To realize her dreams, she needed to succeed in the entertainment industry.
She wanted to change Winston’s prejudice against the profession and to wow him with her capabilities.
“I see. That’s your plan. Great. You have my full support in chasing your dreams!” Alyssa wrapped an arm around Tatiana’s shoulders with a glimmer of worry in her eyes.
She added, “Still, the entertainment industry can be rather predatory and exploitative. No one will look at a newbie with no money or connections. You can’t get a decent job.
“So, don’t be humble when you attend auditions. You only need one line on your résumé–the daughter of Winston Taylor! I guarantee that things will go smoothly for you!” “I might upset him if I namedrop him, knowing he’s against my decision to be an actress. Tatiana found the suggestion a tad ridiculous.
She continued, “I won’t feel a sense of accomplishment if all I do is piggyback on my dad’s influence. I want to prove that I made the right decision through my effort, not through an easy way out.” “Being ambitious is good. You’re indeed a Taylor!” Alyssa sighed and pinched Tatiana’s cheek. “I’m just worried that you might suffer.” Tatiana was almost perfect. However, she was gentle and reserved, much like Lyla. As such, she would be trampled on in the cutthroat entertainment industry.
“Lyse, can I ask you something?” After some hesitation, Tatiana asked in a hushed voice. 1 “Do you want to ask me about your ex–brother–in–law?” “Yeah.” Nodding furiously, Tatiana looked regretful. “Why would you choose divorce? Was he bad to you?” “No. We were incompatible. That’s all,” Alyssa answered indifferently.
“Umm… He’s the president of the Beckett Group. He must have been too busy with work and neglected you. That was why you decided to go separate ways.” Alyssa furrowed her brows. “Why have you not considered the possibility of infidelity?” “That’s impossible.” Tatiana waved dismissively.
“How so?” “He’s pretty rich. What if you killed him before he got to spend his wealth?” Alyssa chortled. It seemed that she had always been perceived as a ruthless character in the family.
Her phone started ringing at that moment. She checked the caller ID and was shocked to see Jasper’s name.
With a long face, she hurriedly dragged her feet in her velvet slippers and made her way to the drawing room, where she picked up the call.
“What now?” You picked up pretty fast this time.” His low and deep voice sounded clear.
“If so, do give me a five–star review, dear sir,” she said sarcastically with a flippant attitude.
Choking, he replied sternly, “I’m leaving the hospital tomorrow. You should visit Seaview Manor.” “Tomorrow? What’s the rush?” She smirked.
“Remember to stop by Seaview Manor tomorrow. I’ll be waiting.” She turned him down without hesitation, “I’m busy, and I’ll never step into that place anymore.
Let’s stop contacting each other and end the call here.” After a pause, he reminded her, “You left behind lots of stuff. Don’t you want to take them with you?”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 217-It seemed that Liana would move into Seaview Manor as the future Mrs. Beckett and live with Jasper soon.
Alyssa was understanding because she would have felt upset at the belongings of Jasper’s exwife lying around too.
“So, I guess they’re a problem for you? Why don’t you throw them out instead of asking me?” Her voice was wintry.
“What about the gifts from you? Do you want me to throw them out too?” She smirked. “Those were gifts from Alice White, not me. They might be treasure in her eyes, but they are nothing more than garbage to me.” She left Jasper choking on anger.
“Call up my secretary if there’s anything else. I don’t pick up calls from unknown numbers. I’m hanging up.” “Alyssa.” “Are you done?” She raised her voice out of irritation.
“What about the costumes? You take great care of them. Do you want to throw them out as well?” His voice hardened with a hint of threat. “If you don’t pick them up, I’ll deal with them as I see fit because no one’s claiming them.” Alyssa felt her heart squeezing in her hesitation. The exquisite costumes were handmade by Lyla and were once part of Lyla’s private collection.
Lyla generously allowed her to pick a few costumes she liked when she mentioned wanting to cheer up Newton with a costume show. Not only that, Lyla gave her the costumes for free.
She finally budged because she refused to have Jasper throw out stuff Lyla kindly gifted her. ” Sean will drop by Seaview Manor tomorrow.” “I want you here in person.” Jasper was adamant, as though he’d won the negotiation. “I will not allow him to enter the manor if he comes alone. I will wait for you at the villa.
That’s it.” Then, he hung up on her.
+15 BONOS “Shit!” Alyssa was livid as she glared at the screen that had gone dark. She was dismayed by how.
he had used her clothes as a bargaining chip to meet her.
She huffed dismissively at that thought. She had decided to just take it as a battle!
The next morning, Alyssa and Tatiana headed to the dining hall for breakfast hand–in–hand after washing up.
Jonah was out early for an important company meeting. Only Winston, his three wives, and Silas were present at the dining table.
“Look at you, sleepyheads! You’re pretty late. We’re waiting for you.” Silas rested his cheek on his hand and poked fun at the ladies.
“I chatted through the night with Taty because we hadn’t seen each other for a while. We slept past midnight.” Alyssa yawned. Her eyes were bloodshot.
In contrast, Tatiana looked fresh and awake with a rosy complexion. She did not show any hint of tiredness. Alyssa envied the vitality of young college students, which she’d sadly never regain.
Winston sat at the head of the table, staring at Alyssa unhappily. One could tell from his dark circles that he did not sleep well. No one had expected the top billionaire of Belbanks to grieve hard for the loss of his antique chair.
However, Alyssa was ment*lly resilient. She had put the affairs from yesterday behind as she enjoyed her breakfast. The chair had been given out anyway. It would be ridiculous to ask for it back. She believed they should accept the reality.
Alyssa was about to leave when they were almost done with breakfast. At that moment, Winston addressed in a frosty tone, “Buttercup, do you still have any feelings for that Beckett guy?” The rest of the family felt uneasy at the question. Surprisingly, Alyssa was cooler than anyone about that question. She replied calmly, “No.” “Does that mean you have put the divorce behind you?” “Winston, we have known each other for 24 years Just speak your mind. Stop beating around the bush and sounding me out.” She wiped her mouth gracefully with a napkin.
“Alright. I will be frank. Neil!” Winston yelled, and his head secretary, Neil Benson, rushed over..
+15 BONOS Then, Winston sent the file soaring in the air before it landed with a thud in front of Alyssa.
“What’s this?” “A name list.”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 218-A name list of your suitors.” Winston looked amused.
Everyone was dumbfounded at Winston’s announcement. Even Tatiana, who had impeccable manners, dropped her utensils in shock. Silas almost spat out his coffee and was coughing with a red face.
“Winston!” Alyssa sprung up with a sharp frown. “You’re taking revenge against me, right? That’s not very gentlemanly!” “Revenge is sweet.” He took a casual sip of his coffee. “Anyway, why would I take revenge on my daughter? I know you’re low profile, but the news of the divorce will spread in our circle soon.
“They’ll be laughing at you. If Jasper Beckett is marrying someone new after the divorce, I’d do anything to make sure you have what he’s having.” “So, if he gets the case of the crazies, do I get that too?” She fired back with a snicker.
“Anyway, I have made the decision. I rushed Neil to compile a list overnight covering bachelors of your age from similar family backgrounds in the nation. Get ready to meet with at least five of them weekly, starting next month. You can rest on the weekends.” Winston did not look like he was joking at all.
She was close to flipping the table. “I don’t care! I’m not going anywhere or meeting anyone!” “Are you giving up the role of the president too?” “F***! That wily old fart is attempting to change the conditions!” Alyssa thought to herself.
Alyssa ground her teeth with a face flushed from anger. “You promised to make me the president of KS Group if I successfully ran the KS World Hotel. How can you go back on your word? Aren’t -you worried about your reputation for being a dishonest man?” “I’m willing to suffer reputational damage in exchange for my daughter’s happiness. It’s a small price to pay.” Winston had a look of righteous indignation.
She gritted her teeth. “I’m not going for blind dating. Do whatever you want with it.” “Shall I make someone else the president?” He squinted at her with a shrewd look. “I’m still in charge of Taylor Group, you know.” +15 BONOS The breakfast ended on a bad note. Every bite Alyssa took felt tasteless and dry as she simmered in anger.
When she was younger and in a foul mood, she’d run to the backyard and carve vulgar words on the stones in a manmade cave or cry alone in there.
The habit remained. As a 24–year–old, she hid in the cave and dwelled in anger.
“Lyse! Ha, you’re here indeed!” Silas put his hands on his back and bent over to enter the cave.
“Say, is this Winston’s revenge for stealing his chair?” She puffed.
“Hmm, I don’t think that’s the main reason. I think Dad wanted to pull you out of the negativity caused by that heartless Beckett bastard. He would like you to start anew.” Silas crossed his legs and sat beside her.
“Is blind dating the way to start anew? He might feel concerned because I’m his daughter, but my life is perfectly fine without a man!” She skipped a stone on the nearby pond.
She added, “Men are a burden! He should attend the blind dating event instead.
Who knows? He might end up with a fifth wife!” “You know Dad. He’s vindictive and petty.” Silas whispered in her ear, “Do you recall the show,” Succession‘? I feel that Dad’s pretty similar to Logan Roy. I believe he will follow through on his threat of not making you the president if you refuse to go for blind dating.” Her eyes wavered with fright. “What should I do?” “Hmm… How about this? Give me a copy of that list.” “What for? Will you get rid of every one of them for me?” Her eyes lit up eagerly.
“I’ll run their backgrounds for you and pick some good ones. Just think of it as picking an escort.
Keep a hot guy by your side for fun.” Silas laughed wickedly.
“Oh, fuck off!” Glowering at him, she attempted to punch him.
Her phone went off at that moment. Jasper’s name on the screen attracted her attention.
She was in the midst of a tantrum and conveniently turned Jasper into her punching bag. “Why are you calling me this early? Don’t you think you’re being ridiculous?” +15 BONOS “Have you left home?” He ignored her jab and asked calmly.
“Not yet!
“Okay Come out now.” After a pause, he announced in a low but firm voice, “I’m outside your place.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 219-Jasper was standing alone by a black Ferrari with a straight back and a gentlemanly demeanor right outside Heightsnew Villa.
He narrowed his eyes at the intricate family crest on the metal gate during the wait He had been looking into the Taylor family for days. From his research, he learned that the Heightsnew Villa was the property Winston Taylor bought for his first wife, Alyssa’s mother.
The luxurious villa was one of its kind in the nation and worth more than the monetary value.
It turned out that Alyssa’s mother had named the villa. On a side note, he found out that Alyssa had chosen the name Alice White during their marriage, partly inspired by her mom’s last name, Whitaker.
Still, he hadn’t figured out the reason she had chosen “Alice” for her first name, if there was any.
She did not look like an Alice.
When he was deep in thought, the gate creaked open. He quickly gathered his attention and tensed up a little. He found Alyssa standing on the stairs and staring down at him with a hand shielding her face from the sun.
Alyssa was a little surprised that Jasper showed up in a different outfit than his usual three–piece suit. Instead, he donned a pair of beige pants and a light blue jacket, looking clean, fresh, and regal.
This was her first time seeing him in that attire. He usually dressed like a nobleman out of a Jane Austen novel, looking.disciplined and serious.
She might have been overthinking, but she had a feeling that he had deliberately dressed in a casual fit. She thought he might look hot on the outside, but he was still rotten on the inside.
She approached him in her home slippers because she had rushed out in haste.
Her steps were light and airy, looking oddly adorable and affable.
He stared keenly at her feet and felt a rush of warmth in him.
“Why are you staring at my feet? Is this your first time seeing home slippers?” She uneasily shifted her feet in her slippers and made a sour face.
He squinted. “You were always in heels. I have never seen you in slippers until now.” +15 BONOS Yeah, I can tell from your eyes that something’s wrong.” She sneered. “I wore slippers around you at home for three years.
“How could you claim that you’ve never seen me in slippers? I know I was practically invisible to you, but you didn’t have to take a jab at me now that we’re divorced.” In an instant, he felt as if his heart had stopped. His face darkened.
Yes, he remembered now.
In the past, she was always the first person to greet him whenever he was home. She would come running to him with joyful little steps in her apron, holding a small spatula in one hand. Her face was always a bit oily from the cooking, but she always greeted him with a gentle and ladylike smile.
He used to scoff at her attention. Now, looking back, it was an incredibly precious moment.
“Let’s talk in the car.” He breathed heavily and opened the car door.
“Let’s talk somewhere else.” She was against the idea.
“Do you mean we’ll talk at your place?” He quickly took advantage of the loophole and took a step closer.
“Jasper Beckett, know your limits.” As she was speaking, he grabbed her wrist and shoved her into his car in a smooth move.
“You-” Jasper sat in the driver’s seat in no time and locked the car.
“Why do you need to lock your car for a talk?” She yanked at the handle but failed to open the door.
“I need to lock the car door when the car’s moving. I’m worried you might jump out of the car at any moment.” Right after that, she felt a shadow in front of her. A bomb went off in her head.
She sensed the warmth of his body as he inched closer to her, his nose bridge almost touching the tip of her nose and his lengthy eyelashes almost tickling her eyelids.
“W–What are you doing?” Panicking, she quickly pushed against his chest. To her surprise, he grabbed her hand tightly and warned, “Alyssa, don’t move.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 220-Immediately, Jasper reached for the seatbelt and helped Alyssa fasten it.
She clenched her jaw and flinched as though she was in contact with filth.
“Where are you bringing me?” “Last night, we agreed on picking up your stuff from my place today.” He let go of her and leisurely placed his hands on the steering wheel.
“I will be there. You didn’t have to pick me up!” “I don’t trust you.” He started the engine and stole a glance at her. “You’re a bloody good liar. How many times did you lie to me in the past three years? Were you ever honest with me?” “Had I never?” She smirked. “Think what you want. It doesn’t matter.” Her words were like bullets to his chest. He felt chills in his body. Sometimes, he’d rather she had never fallen for him. At least, he wouldn’t have felt guilty for his poor treatment of her.
The Ferrari sped on the highway as the scenic view passed them by in a blur.
Since Alyssa could not escape, she decided to take things as they came. She crossed her arms and had a comfortable shut–eye after adjusting her seat.
She’d rather keep him out of her sight.
“I’m sorry about that.” He tightened his grip on the steering wheel.
“About what?” Something was not quite right with Jasper ever since the divorce. He was stubborn as a donkey in the past, but now, he would own up to his mistakes.
She couldn’t help but wonder if Liana had given him lessons on manners.
“I did not know that Jonah was your brother.” “Ignorance is not a sin. You’re forgiven.” She was indifferent toward the matter.
“Why didn’t you explain yourself?” He examined her soft and lovely side profile.
“Would you have believed me if I insisted that he and I were innocent?” He choked.
+15 BONOS She shook her head. “The world is always hostile to women. If I were Alice White instead of Jonah’s sister, you and everyone else in this world would think of me as a shameless gold–digger.
That’s why I never care for anyone’s opinion unless they are someone I love and care for.” Blood drained from his face as he gripped hard on the steering wheel.
Was she implying that she no longer loved and cared for him?
There was nothing wrong with that except that he felt oddly distressed at the thought.
After a while of sitting in the depressing air, he suddenly questioned, “So, Jonah and Silas Taylor are your older brothers? Is your third bother, Axel Whitaker? He took your mom’s last name.” “Jasper Beckett.” Her expression steeled. “People looking into my family members is my pet peeve.” He was about to explain himself when she spoke, “I tolerated your unruly behavior only because I am Alyssa Taylor. I received an elite education, and because of that, I will carry myself with grace and manners.
“I do not wish to fight with you because that’s too unbecoming. However, if you try to do anything to my family, I will not go easy on you, no matter who you are. Shape up or ship out.” He pursed his lips while digging his fingernails into the steering wheel’s leather.
“I did not deliberately look into him. When I fought him the last time, I thought he looked familiar, from his appearance to his skills.
“I went through the yearbook of my military school and found his photo there. It was then I realized he was an old schoolmate.” She pettily looked out of the window and ignored him. He glanced at her and called Xavier, not forgetting to set the call to speaker mode.
“Hi, Mr. Beckett. Any orders?” Xavier picked up right away.
“Get a pair of heels for Ms. Alyssa Taylor. Pick a pair from Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, or Manolo Blahnik that suits her style. Send them to Seaview Manor.” Alyssa glared at his calm expression. The brands he rattled off were her usual favorites.
“Yes! I’ll get them ready for madam!” Xavier sounded overjoyed that one might think he was about Jasper stared at her feet with a gleam in his eyes. “Her shoe size is 5.5. Get that right.”