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Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2131-"What did you say? That's impossible!"
Amber's eyes widened in panic. She struggled fiercely against Carl's grip, pummeling his chest with her fists, but it was futile. "That's nonsense! You're lying!" "Amber… Amber…"
Unfazed by her resistance, Carl stared at her with unfocused eyes, breathing heavily. "Why would I lie? My feelings for you are genuine. I've never lied to you." "Look at me! I have Alyssa Taylor's face! Why would Mr. Schmidt allow me to marry you?" Amber was on the verge of hysteria. "I don't want to marry you! I don't!" Carl's glare intensified as he roared, "Who then? Axel Whitaker?" His eyes were bloodshot.
Amber's body stiffened in his arms, a sharp pang shooting through her heart.
Carl grabbed her chin forcefully, squeezing so hard it felt like it would break. "Mr.
Schmidt has had his fun with you. You're also a woman who looks exactly like Axel's sister. Do you think he truly desires you? Can he?
"He's Mr. Taylor's son, a man of high standing and influence. I'm sure he's seen his fair share of beautiful women. Women who would pay to be in his bed, to be his wife. He wouldn't even need to spend a dime!"
Carl's words were a knife twisting in Amber's gut. "He was momentarily interested. Perhaps he pitied your beauty and despair. As someone of high status, he merely sympathized with a lowly person like you! "I'm the one who truly loves you! If I hadn't vouched for you to Mr. Schmidt and secretly protected you, he would've gotten rid of you a long time ago. Don't you know that?"
An image of Axel's watchful, captivating eyes flashed in Amber's mind.
A lump formed in her throat, choking back any words. Tears streamed down her sunken cheeks, a picture of utter despair.
"Chief Novak was arrested out of the blue. You were the one who provided the evidence, weren't you?"
With a menacing glare, Carl's voice dropped as he continued to interrogate her.
"Wesley was the one who gathered the evidence against Chief Novak, correct?"
Amber shuddered, her face draining of color.
"Due to his monitoring of Chief Novak and me, I was able to catch him in the act. That's how he ended up like that.
"After he died, had people scour his computer, phone, hard drives, and his room. But they found nothing. He was cleverer than I thought. He must have hidden the evidence somewhere I wouldn't look. b underestimated him."
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Carl fumed, his anger fueled by his own carelessness that led to their current situation. He almost wished he could bring Wesley back just to kill him again.
"Tell me, how did he get the evidence to you? Tell me! Speak!"
Suddenly, Amber burst into laughter, a chilling sound against the backdrop of her tear-streaked face. "What's the point of me answering these questions?
"Chief Novak deserves pity too.
Jameson manipulated him and used him liked pawn. His bright future was sacrificed. Does he regret it now?
"But evil deeds are evil deeds nonetheless. Neither he nor Jameson will escape what they deserves lf he wants ta kith or funish me, then so be it! The dam broke. Years of pent-up anger and hatred spilled forth. "Even in death, I'll watch from above as you all fall
Upon hearing her raw honesty, Carl was overcome with a conflicting mix of emotiong. He tdved and hated her simultaneously-however, his desire to possess her overpowered everything else.
He leaned in to kiss her, but she fought him with all her remaining strength, refusing to be touched.
"Don't worry, Amber. This will be our secret. I won't let you die. I'll marry you, love you, and take care of you…"
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2132-The deeply affectionate look on Carl's face was extremely touching. Yet, it failed to reach Amber's anguished heart. "Your past doesn't matter to me. Whether you betrayed Mr. Schmidt… It doesn't matter because it's you I care about."
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"It doesn't matter?" Amber scoffed. "You're loyal to Jameson, yet you say it doesn't matter?"
This sounded like a cruel joke to Amber. She laughed bitterly until her eyes welled up.
"As I've said, it doesn't matter because it's you! Besides, even if Mr. Schmidt wanted you dead, I have ways to keep you safe!"
In his haste, Carl blurted out, "You'll be perfectly safe if you marry me. I swear, Mr. Schmidt wouldn't dare do anything to you!"
Amber's pupils constricted. Her sharp mind caught the implication of his words.
He hadn't just assured her that Jameson wouldn't take action; he had boldly stated that Jameson wouldn't have the audacity to do so.
Carl's loyalty to Jameson was evident, but self-preservation was a primal instinct shared by both animals and humans. With Jameson's erratic and ruthless behavior, the former likely navigated cautiously around the latter.
Carl probably had hidden vital evidence against Jameson to protect himself.
Amber forced herself to calm down and regain her composure. She bit her lower lip until it bled, the metallic taste filling her mouth. Then, she relaxed in Carl's arm, leaning her sweaty forehead on his shoulder as if resigned to her fate.
Carl's heart pounded with emotion as he held her tightly. "Amber," he said lovingly, "let's go back to Kontina. It's beautiful, with mountains and scenery. We can get married there.
"I love you deeply, and I promise to always keep you safe. I'm the one who can bring you true happiness. Axel could never give you that."
A sharp, crushing ache tore through Amber's heart, leaving it in shattered pieces.
A week later, the police formed a task force to investigate Nicholas' case.
Cyrus led a team to search his house. They found not only a large amount of illegal drugs but also various guns and weapons. They even discovered photos and detailed information on several victims. Clearly, the gang member from The Ivory wasn't Nicholas' first.
Cyrus submitted the evidence. The entire police force prioritized solving Nicholas' case. They needed to uncover the truth and bring closure to the victims' families.
However, no matter how much Cyrus and his team interrogated Nicholas, they couldn't get him to talk. They had exhausted all methods.
Despite the evidence against him, Nicholas refused to speak about his motives or a possible mastermind. He remained determined to take all the blame.
The case was at a standstill.
One day, Alyssa and Jasper arrived at the station.
"This man is unshakeable. We have no way of getting him to talklocyrus slammed his ist against the wall in frustration. "I've interrogated
brainwashed cult members had ne but he's even tougher. This is maddening!"
"Calm down, Cyrus," Alyssa said, her arm linked with Jaspers. Her gaze was steady as she asked, "Would it be possible to speak to your supervisor and request permission for me to talk to Chief Novak?"
Jasper looked at her deeply. "Lyse, you think you can get through to him?"
Alyssa chuckled nervously, "Just trying anything at this point o m Desperatetimes call for desperate measures."
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2133-The station captain was under pressure from his superiors because the police officers still couldn't get Nicholas to talk.
When he learned that Alyssa wanted to try negotiating with Nicholas, he decided solving the case was more important than following protocol.
Although Alyssa wasn't a professional negotiator, he made an exception and allowed her to meet with Nicholas for a chat.
Jasper and Cyrus watched Alyssa's confrontation with Nicholas through a one-way mirror in the observation room next to the interrogation room.
Their faces were grim and filled with concern.
In the interrogation room, Nicholas stared emotionlessly at Alyssa.
"Ms. Alyssa, I've confessed everything I need to confess.
I don't think we have anything left to discuss." "Chief Novak," Alyssa began.
"Please don't call me that.
Here, I'm just a cold-blooded murder suspect," Nicholas mocked.
Even as a prisoner, he retained his elegance—decades as an official had imbued him with an air of calmness that wouldn't disappear overnight.
"Alright, Mr.
Novak, then," Alyssa conceded.
Her gaze held warmth and respect.
"I know you didn't end up here because you're evil.
It was because you had no other choice." "You're wrong.
All my decisions were my own," Nicholas insisted.
A corner of his lip twitched.
"Ms.
Alyssa, I only agreed to this meeting because you once saved my wife.
I've confessed to my crimes and won't elaborate further.
Please leave." On the other side of the mirror, Jasper gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.
Sensing Jasper's nervousness, Cyrus patted his shoulder reassuringly.
"Don't worry, Jasper.
I'm sure Lyse knows what she's doing." Alyssa took a deep breath to compose herself.
She placed a report in front of Nicholas.
"What's this?" Nicholas asked, lowering his eyes.
"This is an analysis report from a reputable institution on the new medication you consider your lifesaver," Alyssa explained coldly.
Nicholas’ eyes flickered, and his cold facade wavered slightly.
"You were so protective of the mastermind, even committing crimes for him.
You did it all to save your wife, who has Alzheimer's.
"But you never stopped to think that this so-called ‘research’ for a new medication was a sham from the start," Alyssa continued, her voice calm yet her eyes sharp.
Her words pierced through Nicholas’ defenses.
"What do you mean? What scam?" Nicholas demanded, his jaws clenching.
"The report clearly states that the new medication is nothing more than a sedative," Alyssa continued in a low voice.
"Not only is it entirely ineffective for Alzheimer's, but it also has dangerous side effects.
An overdose could even be fatal.
"Since the medication entered the market, many people who took it have suffered seizures and even died.
Compared to other sedatives, it's more complex.
It even contains banned components and is highly addictive.
This is essentially a new type of drug, not a medication!" The word "drug" struck Nicholas like a blow.
As a policeman, drugs were his sworn enemy.
He never imagined being associated with them.
This revelation shattered his morals and everything he believed in.
"Impossible! You're lying!" Nicholas roared.
"This report is fake! You're trying to trick me to talk! It's a bluff!" In the observation room, Cyrus frowned.
"He's falling for it.
He's close to revealing the murders are connected to the medication research."
Jasper nodded grimly.
"Nicholas is a pawn, clearing obstacles for the mastermind so the 'experiment' can proceed smoothly." "It's a shame a decorated police commissioner like him would join forces with the enemy," Cyrus said.
Jasper fixed his gaze on Alyssa.
"That wasn't his intention.
He was just desperate to save his wife." Cyrus sighed in frustration.
"While that's pitiful, it remains utterly disgusting and infuriating!" "T have no reason to deceive you.
You're already deeply implicated with this mastermind.
Surely, you've had your doubts.
All those who took the medication suffered immensely.
Haven't you ever questioned it?" Alyssa pressed, seizing the moment.
Her words struck a chord with Nicholas.
He leaned back abruptly, his eyes reddening.
Deep down, he had always doubted.
Yet, he had never found the courage to question Jameson.
Besides, his ignorance offered a fragile hope that Natalie could be cured.
After Jameson took his medication, he continued approving documents in the chairman's office at Schmidt Group.
Despite his eccentricities, he exhibited a strong work ethic and dedication.
Among Solana City's workaholics, he ranked second only to Jasper.
His phone on the table buzzed, pulling his attention.
A glance at the screen drained the color from Jameson's face.
"Hello, Ms.
Gillis," he answered, his voice barely a whisper.
"Mr. Schmidt," Sheryl's voice dripped with sarcasm, "your trusted underling is now in police dustody, a considerable thorn in your side.
Mr. Justin is understandably concerned about your situations m Jameson& grip on his pen tightened until his knuckles turned white.
"Please assure him I'll handle everything appropriately." "Such confidence,"
"But Mr. Justin's patience is wearing thin." "Mosgravia's climate simply!!
doesn't compare to Solana City, or even Cyrris," she said.
Sheryl chuckled, a hint of coldness in her amusement.
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"It hinders Mr. Justin's recovery.
He's grown increasingly homesick these past two years.
He yearns to return to Solana City soon." Her voice lowered.
''However, your current situation makes his safe return difficult.
Mr. Schmidt, you've deeply disappointed us."
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2134-Jameson felt like he was being burned at the stake. Every inch of his body was on fire, throbbing in pain.
"My apologies," he rasped. "That said, please tell Mr. Justin not to worry. I will make sure to settle all the troubles here in Solana City!"
"That's easy for you to say!" Sheryl jeered. "Since you took over as Schmidt Group's chairman, you haven't achieved a single success. Instead, Jasper and Alyssa have consistently outmaneuvered you." Jameson closed his reddened eyes. Hatred and dissatisfaction gnawed at him. He gritted his teeth.
"Don't say that I didn't warn you, Mr. Schmidt. Nicholas Novak is a threat. You'd better get rid of him. This is the last chance Mr. Justin is giving you. I'm sure you
know what outcome awaits you if you fail again, she added with a chilling voice.
She abruptly terminated the call before Jameson could utter a word.
He stared at the dark screen, a sense of frigid entrapment washing over him.
A knock at the door startled him back to his senses. He called out, "Enter."
Carl strutted in, beaming in a brand-new suit. "Mr. Schmidt, I proposed to Amber. She said yes!"
Carl's joy was evident.
Jameson, however, looked pale and unreadable. "Oh, congratulations then."
Carl presented his wedding invitation respectfully. "I have chosen the date, time and location. I truly hope you can attend our wedding."
Jameson picked up the invitation, his eyes lingering on the date. "I'm afraid I won't be able to attend your wedding, Carl."
Carl's chest tightened. Sensing something amiss, he asked with concern, "Is there something wrong, Mr. Schmidt? You can tell me anything. I'll help you through it, even if it means canceling the wedding!"
"I appreciate your loyalty. You've been with me for ten years. There's no one I trust more." A rare gentleness flickered in Jameson's eyes. "These are just difficult times. I can't focus on anything until the issue with Nicholas is resolved."
Carl's expression darkened. "Just tell me what you need, Mr. Schmidt."
"I'll have Mr. Derullere arrange a meeting with Nicholas within the next few days."
He got up and walked slowly to the window, his silhouette radiating coldness.
"We just need to keep his wife in our clutches and use her as leverage. Then, he'll take everything to his grave."
Carl nodded in understanding. After all, Nicholas was fiercely protective of his wife.
While sinister, kidnapping a person's family was a time-tested tactic. It was their trump card.
"The police have already investigated Nicholas for several deaths. He's finished." Carl paused then lowered his voice. "But Mr Schmidt, what about his wife after he's gone? I thought you promised to keep her safe…"
Jameson scoffed, a dark glint in his eyes. "Have Lever been one to keep promises? Besides, he contacted Jasper privately. He's disobedient and disloyal. Why should I make arrangements for a traitor after he's dead? He can dream on."
"You're right," Carl agreed.
Jameson reached into his pocket and retrieved a delicate stainless steel box.
Inside was a filled syringe.
Carl scrutinized it. "Mr. Schmidt, isn't that… the medication Mr. Justin gave you?"
"Like I said, it can be useful at a critical time," Jameson explained with a sly glint in his eyes.
The moment Alyssa exited the interrogation room, Jasper and Cyrus rushed to her side.
"How did it go, Lyse?" Cyrus, ever the impatient one, blurted out.
Jasper, however, remained calm. He silently offered his support by gently wrapping his arm around Alyssa's tense shoulders.
Alyssa pursed her lips. "While Chief Novak hasn't revealed anything, can tell he's starting to waver: We just need the right opportunity to push him in the right direction." Jasper met her gaze. "What do we do now, Lyse?"
After a moment, Alyssa replied with two words. "We wait."
Cyrus was perplexed. "Wait for what?"
"We wait for a certain viper to make a mistake," Alyssa explained, her voice firm like a ruler devising a strategy:
"Hell preset us with the opportunity of a silver platter." "But will waiting work? Jameson's a cunning man.
He's always been one step ahead of us. Will he really slip up this time?"
Cyrus remained unconvinced.
"It's different this time," Alyssa said, her voice firm as she interlaced her fingers with Jasper's. "This time, we have the upper hand.
"As long as we have Nicholas under our control and protegtion, Jameson wouldnt berable to do anything even if'he asked the gods for help."
"I get what you mean, Lyse."
Jasper's eyes locked onto Alyssa's with deepening passion. "So much in this world is predictable. It's the human heart that remains truly unpredictable."
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2135-Days passed. Everything looked calm on the surface.
Beneath the surface, however, something was brewing.
On the fourth day, a black car pulled up to the police station entrance. Jason emerged, his face etched with a dark scowl. He took a deep breath before entering the building. An officer stood guard outside a visitation room where Nicholas and Jason met.
"Mr. Novak-" Jason began, but Nicholas cut him off.
"You don't have to say anything, Mr. Derullere. I understand. I've told the police repeatedly that I acted alone. No one else is involved. Regardless of the sentence, I won't appeal."
Jason clenched his jaw. As he hesitated, Nicholas continued, his voice weak, "That being said, before everything is finalized, I'd like to see Mr. Schmidt one last time. There are things I need to ask him in person."
"Mr. Novak, Mr. Schmidt is an important figure. He won't be meeting with you again," Jason said in a low voice. The mere mention of Jameson's name sent shivers down his spine. Nicholas pressed his lips together, his fingers curling into fists.
"I'm here today with a message from Mr. Schmidt himself." Jason closed the distance between himself and Nicholas, and his tone was measured. Mr.
Schmidt is aware of your numerous crimes, and he believes that you will never get to see the light again.
"In light of this, you may go in peace. He will see to the necessary arrangements for your funeral. As for your wife…"
He left the sentence unfinished. Nicholas's heart plummeted.
Jason continued, "If you accept full responsibility for your crimes and face the consequences, Mr. Schmidt will ensure your wife's well-being. Otherwise, he cannot guarantee her safety from unforeseen circumstances."
With that, Jason rose to his feet. He offered Nicholas a curt nod before exiting the visitation room.
Nicholas was left alone, his body rigid, eyes burning red. A suffocating rage threatened to consume him as his faith crumbled around him.
Jason exited the police station, his expression grim. As he approached his car, his phone pinged with a message.
The message read, "Mr. Derullere, Mr. Beckett is aware of your predicament and understands helplessness. Could he perhaps meet you in private?"
Those words were without emotion. Yet they made this 50-year-old man well up with tears.
A moment later, he received a message containing a geolocation. It was somewhere near the station.
Jason felt his heart pounding.
Keeping his composure, he instructed the driver, who Carl had sent, "You can head back. Mr. Novak is an acquaintance, and seeing him like this makes me feel helpless. I need to clear my head, so I'm taking a walk."
The driver, who was tasked with monitoring Jason, simply replied, "Alright. Take care, then."
The driver took a pensive glance at Jason before driving off.
Ten minutes later, Jason arrived at the designated location.
Just then, an inconspicuous black MPV pulled up slowly and stopped right before him.
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"Mr. Derullere, Mr. Beckett has always wanted to meet with, you. Pleaselget in" Xavier smiled and politely extended the invite.
Jason held his breath, a lump forming in his throat.
After Victor's passing, he was forced to serve Jameson.
He had yet to experience courtesy since that day.
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2136-Jasper smiled slightly at Jason as he got into the car. He extended his hand first.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Derullere." "Nice to meet you too, Mr. Beckett." Jason shook Jasper's hand. Jasper's strength and composure eased Jason's nervousness.
"Please forgive my bluntness, Mr. Beckett. I am a lawyer for Schmidt Group.
Meetingprivately like this… Isn't it inappropriate?" Jason was both stating a fact and testing him at the stime.
"While we may be on opposing sides," Jasper explained seriously, "I share your deep grudge against Jameson. However, I've always believed the guilty should
be held accountable. I'm a fair man and won't target the innocent." "Moreover,"
Jasper continued, his posture unwavering, "I have a feeling we're not enemies, but rather friends on opposite sides." "Friends…" Jason's eyes welled up. He couldn't believe his ears.
"Since you risked meeting me," Jasper's gentle voice resonated with Jason, "I believe you acknowledgeas an ally. Am I right, Mr. Derullere?" Upon hearing that, Jason, a distinguished lawyer in his 50s, burst into tears in front of Jasper.
"I can't take it anymore, Mr. Beckett!" he cried out. "Working for Jameson another day is unbearable. We're not even human to him, just expendable pawns! "Mr. Victor, though flawed, cared forand my family. But since his passing, Jameson has my partner and son under constant surveillance. He knows my loyalty to Mr. Victor and uses their safety to control me. Betrayal would mean their lives are in danger. It's a despicable strategy!" Jasper frowned when he heard Jason's laments. Xavier, on the other hand, sighed in exasperation.
"Schmidt Group is a façade for Jameson's illegal activities," Jason continued.
"He's involved in smuggling, drug trafficking, and various criminal enterprises.
He's lawless! He even askedto tamper with Mr. Victor's will." Jasper's gaze darkened. "What about the will?" "Anticipating his health decline, Mr. Victor hadwitness him writing his will. He left nothing to Jameson, neither control of Schmidt Group nor any family assets." Jason's anger was evident. "Jameson seized everything by force!" Jasper's gaze sharpened. "Can I ask you a question, Mr. Derullere?" "Of course, if I can answer." "Did Jameson have anything to do with Mr. Victor's death?" Jason faltered. "Though I didn't witness it… I'm sure he was involved. Mr. Victor had a heart condition, but with timely medication, he wouldn't require emergency measures.
"Mr. Jameson was with him that day when his condition flared up. Mr. Victor always carried Nitroglycerin. But that day, of all days, he skipped his medication.
"Later, I confirmed that the medication wasn't on him. Who else but Jameson could have watched Mr. Victor suffer and do nothing?" "That's a logical conclusion," Xavier said, "but we lack evidence." Jason shook his head, defeated and angry.
l"Jameson has committed countless crimes. While Mr. Victor's death was unfortunate, we can still find other ways to persecute Jameson." Jasper fixated on Jason with a serious expression. "Mr. Derullere, would you be willing to cforward and testify about Jameson tampering with the will and his illegal takeover?" Content belongs to en.sw"I would, but I fear for my family…" "Don't worry. My wife and I will do all we can to protect you and your family. I can send your wife and son overseas on my private jet. Even Jameson wouldn't be able to track them, and if he's that capable, he can scour the entire world for them.
Gratitude filled Jason's eyes as he to get rid of that scum!" Inside the car, the three solidified their plan.
Afterward, Jason left.
Content belongs to en.sw"Once things settle here, I'll reunite you. Does that sound agreeable?" Jasper offered sincerely.
"Xavier," Jasper instructed, influenced by Alyssa's caution, "take smen, and discreetly follow Jason. I'm worried about his safety." "On it!" Xavier immediately exited the car.
Jasper then headed toward Beckett Group in his black MPV. During the drive, his phone sang. it Was Alyssa, her voide laced with urgency. "Jasper, cto the station@ight away. Nicholas wants to see us!
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2137-Once Jasper heard the news, he becenergized. He headed straight for the police station.
Alyssa and Cyrus were already waiting outside the interrogation room when he arrived.
"Sorry I'm late, Lyse," Jasper apologized breathlessly as soon as he arrived. He truly was the epitof a gentleman.
"Don't worry," Alyssa said, coming closer. "I was afraid something might happen to you if you rushed over." She gently wiped the sweat from his forehead with her sleeve.
Jasper grabbed her by her wrist, his gaze intense. "I met with someone just now, Lyse. I have good news!" Alyssa's eyes lit up. "What is it?" "Let's get down to business first," Jasper said, tapping the tip of her nose playfully. Affection gleamed in his eyes.
"Nicholas will be here any minute. I'll handle the interrogation myself," Cyrus announced, beaming. The case had dragged out for far too long. Finally, there was a breakthrough.
"Cyrus, be mindful of your approach," Alyssa cautioned gently. "Nicholas has held a high position. He was your superior. Even though he's a criminal now, arrogance is likely ingrained in him. Be polite and ask leading questions without being overbearing or putting too much pressure on him." "Jeez! Of course I know all these. I haven't been a criminal investigator all these years for nothing."
Cyrus gave Alyssa a few firm pats on her shoulder. "Don't worry. Leave it to me."
With that, he entered the interrogation room.
Alone, Jasper and Alyssa locked eyes. A flicker of worry crossed Jasper's face.
Derullere, visited him today. Content belongs to en.swJasper playfully hooked her fingers back. "I know."
"Oh?" Surprise flickered in Alyssa's eyes. Then, she had a sudden revelation. "So you met with M Deruflere privately? Is the good news you have fogrelated to him?" Content belongs to en.swhovels Jasper briefly frowned before he chuckled, shaking his head. "Do you have to be so intelligent, Lyse? You see right.
through me. I feel naked when I'm before you." vel"Well, I've already seen all of you anyway." Alyssa giggled, her gaze flickering to his white shirt. Her finger traced a circle over his abdomen. "Your moles, your sensitive spots, your abs… I know them all." Content belongs to en.swThey were at a police station, yet Alyssa was flirting openly! "Lyse, we're at the station," Jasper reminded her in a low voice, pulling her close by the waist.
Alyssa pouted, feigning offense.
"What's wrong? We're practically an old manjed couple. Why act so proper?" "Proper?"
"What made Nicholas decide to talk?" As usual, Alyssa fiddled with Jasper's Calloused hand, as if it were her favorite plaything. "The Schmidt Group's Director of Lega/ Mr.
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2138-Jasper couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle. He leaned into Alyssa, gently nibbling her earlobe. "I just wish I could do that with you right now." Alyssa's cheeks flushed a rosy red as she met his gaze, her beauty captivating.
Cyrus and Nicholas sat alone in the interrogation room, a camera recording their every move.
"You may begin," Cyrus said gently, gesturing for Nicholas to speak.
Nicholas, handcuffed and weary, leaned back with a desolate expression. "I've disappointed you, haven't I?" "Would you like to hear the truth? Yes," Cyrus replied honestly.
Nicholas closed his eyes, a cold smile twisting his lips in a mix of relief and regret. "I appreciate your honesty. It's refreshing." "Back then, you personally awardedmy First and Second Order of Merit badges. I remember your words clearly. You toldalways to uphold justice and eliminate evil while clinging to my virtues. You also toldto be a good officer and always to serve the people." Cyrus took a deep breath, his emotions churning as he watched Nicholas. "Since joining the force, you've been a role model to us all. Finding out about your actions shattered my faith. The man I looked up to becthe devil's aplice. When I arrested you, did you think I felt satisfaction?" A shiver ran down Nicholas' spine.
He slumped forward, burying his face in his hands. After a long silence, his wracked sobs echoed in the cold room, tears of regret dripping onto the table.
Cyrus felt a suffocating mix of emotions swirling within him. He didn't know where to begin.
"Actually… you're on the right track," Nicholas finally croaked, wiping his tears.
"The one pulling the strings is Jameson Schmidt, the current chairman of Schmidt Group." Cyrus' heart pounded. He held his breath, waiting for Nicholas to continue.
Nicholas shut his eyes, reliving the bitter memory, "He claimed his superior had a biomedical researchanization developing a medication targeting my wife's symptoms. Mosgravia's medical technology is far more advanced. What takes 10 to 20 years here only takes five there!" Cyrus immediately probed, "What's the nof thisanization?" "I think it's called… RC." "And who is Jameson's superior?" Nicholas shook his head weakly. "I don't know. That person is even more secretive than Jameson. But could feel his extrloyalty toward that person.
He worships that person like an idol. I wouldn't be surprised if he'd give his life for them. "Now that I think about it… Jameson seems brainwashed. But what right do I have toment on that? I myself have been manipulated." Cyrus' gaze remained steady as he urged Nicholas. "Go on." "Jameson brought the medicine back to Cyrris. To accelerate data collection, he disguised it as soft drugs and distributed them through gray markets.
"I bechis fixer, eliminating any obstacles to the research. lagreed to work for him, hoping to expedite the process and save my wife. BuD m looking back, it was all a terrible mistake." Cyrus exposed Jameson's sinister plan. "Jameson didn't approach you out of mutual aid. He lured you into a trap. It wasn't luck that he chose you. It was because you were a useful tool he happened upon.
"Your desperation for a cure made you easily manipulated, Onge hen achieves hig goals, youll be discarded. The assassins who attacked you are proof of that."
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2139-Nicholas burst out laughing and shook his head repeatedly.
He wasn't disagreeing with what Cyrus said. Rather, he was feeling remorse over how much he had sacrificed over three years. He felt like it was not worth it at all.
At this very moment, he was extremely regretful and sorry.
He wasn't regretful about going down the wrong path and losing the reputation he had worked so hard for.
He regretted that his righteous and upright self had be a slave to the devil.
"Other than the evidence of your crimes that we found at your home, is there anything else you'd like to tell us?" Cyrus questioned with a serious look on his face.
"Yes." Nicholas lowered his eyes. "I was involved in Aidan's case too. Jameson instructedfrom behind the scenes." Cyrus was shocked. "You killed Aidan?
Didn't he die by suicide?" "He did, but Jameson forced him to his death.
Jameson wrote and ed a suicide note for him in advance and then asked the lawyer to give it to Aidan so that he'd have it with him all the time. After he died, I pressured the police to close the case quickly and declare his death a suicide."
Cyrus scowled and shook his head. He was still perplexed.
"Aidan was the heir to Lovelace Group. He was the eldest son of the Lovelace family and a prideful man. How could he have allowed you to manipulate him so easily?" "Because Jameson has something on him that could easily end him."
Nicholas felt his eyelid twitch. "Aidan was one of Jameson's important business partners in Solana City. Jameson tricked him into believing that he was selling a new type of soft drug that would bring him huge profits. At least, that was what Jameson did to bring him into his ploy.
"But what Aidan didn't expect was that he was merely helping Jameson with human drug experimentation. From the very beginning, Jameson wasn't planning to make a profit from it. In order to reach his goal, he made an extremely tempting offer. That was why Aidan took the risk to partner with him."
Regardless of what happened, Cyrus' mother, Mandy, was part of the Lovelace family. She had now also takenplete charge of Lovelace Group.
"Joseph and Aidan have been expanding their business blindly these past few years. On top of that, there was barely any progress with the medications they were developing. The higher-ups no longer wished to invest in them.
"This caused Lovelace Group's cash flow to be problematic, and they needed a huge sum of funds urgently. Because of that, Aidan fell for Jameson's trap." All of a sudden, it clicked for Cyrus. He asked, "What did Jameson have on him, then?" "The experimentation on the new drug caused frequent deaths in Solana City. Aidan went to Jameson and said that he wanted out. He also threatened Jameson that he would drag him down if anything happened to him.
"You and I both know the kind of person Jameson is. Those who go against his will are destined to die. Even if it was a slip of the tongue, he definitely wasn't going to tolerate Aidan anymore." Nicholas' eyes were dark and dull. "One night, Jameson used a get-together as an excuse to invite Aidan to a resort hotel nearby. That night was one of debauchery. Aidan got carried away and got a room with a woman.
"That woman was found dead on his bed. She died a sudden death in the wee hours of the marking. Jameson ặd instructed someone to inject a high dose of hallucinogen into her, causing her to die of an overdose.
"While Aidan was in a drunken and muddled state, Jameson took the opportunity to pin the blfor the murder on him. Then, he orderedto get rid of the body before daybreak."
suddenly, gyrus widened his eyes in ahger. "What did you do with that woman's body?" "There's an active construction site in the eastern district. There was a cement foundation that was halfpleted. I threw her body in there." Cyrus felt a lump in his throat.
He looked at Nicholas with an extremely conflicted gaze. No matter what, he couldn't ive him. He would not be spared by the law either.
"So, Aidan's unwarranted arrest was also Jameson's handiwork? Then, he forced Aidan to his death. This way, he would be able to escapepletely unscathed and free from troubles. Is that right?" Jameson was insidious and merciless. It would be considered a light punishment even if he were sent to hell.
"I know that I havemitted univable crimes. I accept all my punishments. I will not protest or appeal.
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2140-"Mr. Beckett and Ms. Alyssa share your concerns. They've already planted people to surveil the hospital area and even among the nurses caring for your wife. But these are all done in secret. You should know why." A sharp glint flashed in Cyrus' eyes.
Nicholas was overwhelmed with gratitude. "Thank you… Thank you, Ms. Alyssa.
Thank you, Mr. Beckett." He couldn't stop the tears from flowing down his face.
Later that afternoon, after the interrogation, Cyrus led his colleagues from the Criminal Investigation Unit and the search team to that construction site in the eastern district.
With the help of the police search dogs, they were soon able to retrieve the woman's decomposing body from the cement foundation. The body was taken back to the station for autopsy.
Cyrus then ordered another group of officers to the resort where the crime happened. They were to examine the surveillance footage for more leads.
However, the chances of finding anything useful were slim. Even so, Cyrus wasn't about to give up on any opportunity to convict Jameson.
That night, Cyrus went to Jasper and Alyssa's place to update them on Nicholas' statement and the day's events. A heavy silence descended upon the study.
There was no doubt that Nicholas was both pitiful and despicable. But Jameson, the mastermind behind it all, was far worse.
"Jameson's motive for using Aidan in drug trafficking wasn't likely as simple as money," Cyrus said. "There had to be more to it."
Alyssa, sitting beside Jasper on the couch, barely had any appetite. Out of politeness, she took a bite of the pear Jasper offered. "He was probably aiming to destroy Lovelace Group," she said.
A shiver ran down Cyrus' spine as he remembered Mandy, the new chairwoman of Lovelace Group.
"But don't worry, Cyrus," Alyssa soothed in a gentle voice. "Mandy has KS Group backing her up, and with my discreet support, Lovelace Group won't fall."
"Thank you, Lyse," Cyrus replied, still puzzled. "Lovelace Group isn't even based in Solana City. It's the leading medical corporation in Belbanks. Their business doesn't compete with Schmidt Group. Why would Jameson target them?"
Jasper and Alyssa exchanged a knowing look before answering in unison, "Because Lovelace Group is the leading medical corporation!"
Cyrus raised an eyebrow, surprised by their undeniable chemistry.
"I'm afraid Jamiper isn't actually the one who wanted to mess with Lovelace Group. Instead, it's the mysterious man behind him."
Alyssa took a slice of pear and fed it to Jasper Lovelace Group is second to none in the nation's medical field. Coincidentally, Jameson is helping his backer with experiments on a new medication.
"So, I have reasons to believe that this person wants to enter and monopolize our country's medical field, and to do that, he must eliminate the competition."
"Brilliant deduction, Lyse," Jasper.
said, taking a bite of the pear and gazing into her eyes with admiration.
He never missed an opportunity to praise Alyssa. "According to Nicholas," Cyrus added, "the research center developing this new medication is located in Mosgravia.
They call it… RC."
Alyssa's eyes gleamed with determination. "It seems we negga way to properlyinvestigate this RC,"
she Said. Just then, her phone rang. It was Sean. "Hey, Sean."