Ch. 2141..2150

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2141-The hospital corridor was eerily silent in the dead of the night. The lone nurse on duty drowsed at the nurses' station, oblivious to the flashing red light from the malfunctioning surveillance camera down the hall A figure clad in a white doctor's robe and mask darted past the station, his movements purposeful. He carefully scanned his surroundings before pushing open the door to Natalie's ward and slipping inside. The patient lay curled up in bed, seemingly fast asleep. The intruder crept closer, a glint of steel catching the dim light as he drew a dagger from his sleeve. He raised the weapon high and stabbed the person on the bed.

All of a sudden, his vision went dark.

Unexpectedly, the person on the bed leaped up and threw the blanket over his head! Panic surged through the assassin. He flailed wildly with the dagger, ripping the blanket free. But before he could react further, the cold muzzle of a gun pressed against his forehead froze him in place.

"Don't move. Not unless you want your head to be blown off." Under the dim light, Axel's eyes glinted with a dangerous glint. A cynical smile played on his lips, sending shivers down the assassin's spine. The ward door burst open, revealing Sean and Xavier leading a team of men who quickly surrounded the intruder.

"Are you alright, Mr. Axel?" Sean inquired, his voice laced with concern.

Axel clicked his tongue. "I didn't even attack him. All it took was a blanket to take this fool down."

With a practiced ease, Axel disarmed the assassin. He sneered. "Sir, you can barely fight, yet you're trying to be an assassin? Try harder next time."

The assassin's face was drained of color. His knees buckled, and he crumpled to the floor in a heap.

"Talk," Axel growled, nudging the man's head with the gun. "Who hired you?

Reveal his name, and you'll face attempted murder charges at worst. After a decade or two in prison, you can walk free and live a normal life. I can't guarantee that you'll be able to walk out of this ward with all your limbs intact otherwise."

"I… I only spoke to him over the phone! I've never met him in person!" the man stammered, sweat drenching his clothes. "But… I have his number and our message history! He wired a million to my account two days ago and promised another after the job! We even spoke just 30 minutes ago!"

Burning with fury, Xavier went up to him. He searched the assassin for his phone. He tossed it to Axel after finding it.

"Take him to the station. I'll find a way to unlock this phone."

Sean nodded firmly in response. "Thank you, Mr. Axel."

The man was escorted away, the silence returning to the ward as if the commotion had never happened.

Even though they had helped Alyssa out, a sense of unease lingered in Axel's gut as an oppressive premonition weighed heavily on him.

Just then, his phone vibrated, making his heart skip a beat. He opened the message, his pupils constricting as he read the words on the screen.

It was a text from Amber. Her words were a gut punch, sharp and final. They hurt him so much that his vision blurred, and he nearly lost his grip on his phone.

She wrote, "Goodbye, Axel. I'm leaving Solana City. Don't try to find me. Even if you hear news about me or you manage to find out where I am, I won't see you."

A wrenching pain tore through him. His fingers trembled as he typed and retyped a frantic response. "Where are you, Amber? Tell me."

A long time passed. Yet, there was no reply.

He wasn't satisfied. Eyes stinging with unshed tears, Axel bombarded Amber with messages. It was as if he had gone mad. "Amber, answer me! I know you're there!"

"Who do you think I am? Can you avoid seeing me just because you don't want to? Do you think you can control me?" "You're the only one I want in my life, Amber!"

"I love you, Amber… Do you love me? Say something. Anything!"

A reply buzzed back almost immediately, its words a cold and sharp knife that sliced through his heart and made it bleed.

She replied, "I don't think that's love.

You were just a ray of light that happened to appear in my world of darkness.

You showed me what the light looked like. You simply gave me a feeling that I've never had before.

"Love will never disappear, but feelings will don't feel anything for you anymore, Axel. This is all that I'm able to do. If you really love me, don't approach me anymore. I just want to live peacefully in a quiet part of this world."

The Millennium, once vibrant, was not open for business tonight. The entire place was dead quiet.

There was a chilling sense of foreboding that surrounded all of those at Schmidt Group.

"Everything's prepared, Mr. Schmidt,"

Carl said, his voice heavy with worry as he watched Jameson play with his pet cockatiel on they balcony. You can leave Solana City whenever you're ready." "The shell corporation in Kontina holds enough Schmidt Group shares for control," he continued. "You'll maintain power even if you're not in Solana City.

"And even if you lose everything, you can establish a new holding.

company in Solana City and run it from, behind the scenes. You'll be back on top in no time. It's just a pity that everything you worked so hard for-" Jameson's face, a mask of practiced indifference that hid a storm of emotions, remained unreadable. "Thank you for your hard work, Carl," he interjected.

He unlocked the chain that was tied to the cockatiel's leg. As much as he knew that it wasn't able to fly far, he released the cockatiel into the air and watched as it spread its wings and flew into the night.

"But a company without the Schmidt Group name… what meaning does it hold?"

he mused, a hint of bitterness creeping into his voice.

Just then, Carl's phone rang. His face darkened as he answered.

"Mr. Schmidt," he said, voice tight with frustration, "our mission failed. The assassin was captured."

Jameson adjusted his glasses, his gaze turning cold and calculating.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2142-Thunder rumbled, and lightning flashed across the vast night sky. It felt as if the heavens themselves were about to crack open. "Has this day finally arrived?"

Jameson stood with his back to Carl, hands clasped behind him, projecting an image of strength and resolve. His posture did not hint at defeat, despair, or emptiness. Yet, a profound loneliness emanated from him, tugging at the heartstrings.

He had been a high achiever, a man of success and ambition. He had thrived like a firework that rocketed into the sky, exploding in a blaze of color that illuminated Solana City's night. He had been magnificent passionate, and impossible to ignore.

But in the end, all he was left with was a wasteland of ash.

"Once, I craved everything. I yearned to return to Solana City and make the Schmidts pay for what they'd done. I wanted to reclaim everything that was rightfully mine, and I dreamed of aiding Mr. Justin in seizing control of Solana City.

"But ultimately, I realized that none of it held any meaning. From the very beginning, all I ever desired was to be with Lyse."

Carl squeezed his eyes shut, a wave of sorrow washing over him. He longed to offer words of comfort, but nothing felt adequate in that moment.

"If I could rewrite the past, I'd gladly trade everything I have just to hear Lyse call me 'Jimmy' once more."

Jameson closed his eyes slowly, conjuring an image of his beloved. Her clear, bright eyes sparkled as she stood amidst a sea of roses, beckoning him with joyful abandon.

"Jimmy, come over here and play!"

"Don't be afraid, Jimmy. I'm here."

"Jimmy, it's alright even if everyone ignores you. You have me as your friend, and that's enough. We'll be friends forever. Pinky promise!"

"Pinky… promise."

Jameson's left hand tightened around the railing, and his right hand reached up to rub his stinging eyes. His tall, imposing figure slumped forward bit by bit, defeated. "I never changed, Lyse. But you… you've changed."

Carl shuffled forward hesitantly, unsure of how close to tread. He had never witnessed such vulnerability in Jameson.

However, he lacked the courage to reveal that even if given another chance, Alyssa would undoubtedly choose Jasper. It wasn't simply fate's cruel hand; love was an uncontrollable, enigmatic force.

More importantly, Alyssa and Jasper were perfectly attuned. They shared a common vision, aspired toward the same goals, and complemented each other beautifully.

Their souls intertwined like two perfectly matched puzzle pieces. They were destined to be together. No matter how extraordinary anyone else might be, they wouldn't be a suitable match.

"Given the current circumstances, Mr. Schmidt, it would be best for you to leave Solana City tonight. Return to Kontina to avoid suspicion."

Carl's eyes betrayed a flicker of intense anxiety. "The police will soon be investigating The Millennium. Even though it isn't officially under your name, the connection is undeniable. We can't afford their scrutiny. You must leave immediately!"

"For two years, The Millennium catered to the city's elite. Countless Solana City officials have made deals here, exchanging money fore pleasure. Wealthy scions have squandered their fortunes on drugs, prostitutes, and gambling. We've ensured their swiths, orig transgressions-abuse, Violence, even murder-went unpunished.

"An investigation into The Millennium would be tantamount to shaking the foundations of Solana@itys o M bureaucracy. They wouldn't dare.

conduct a thorough investigation.

The most they'd do is shut us down and revoke our license."

Jameson rubbed his face hard. His voice, hoarse and deep, rasped, "Don't fret. Even if they turn their vel.

sights on you, you possess meticulous records of those officials' expenditures. Every transaction has been meticulously documented in the accounts, and they will be your safeguard. You've been by my side for a long time. I won't let you be implicated."

"It's not my safety I fear, but yours!" It.

was true that he had meticulously documented everythingfochis.own protectioh. BUt at that moment, his concern for Jameson was genuine.

Human nature, after all, was a complex tapestry.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2143-Jameson said, "What's there to be afraid of? I've faced and done far more terrifying, darker, and more evil things over the years." Trembling slightly, Jameson lowered his eyes. His face was pale. He reached out a hand as if to catch a butterfly but grasped at nothing.

A moment later, he let his arms hang by his side. He curled his fingers into tight fists but still seemed powerless.

"Right now, all I want is to see Lyse one last time before I die."

The hired assassin was apprehended, and Natalie was transferred to a hospital under KS Group's care.

After returning, Axel, with his superior hacking skills, identified the cellphone number's owner and the outgoing message's origin within a few hours.

He was demonstrably more efficient than the police's Digital Forensics Department. After all, he was a seasoned professional.

The hush of night blanketed the manor.

Jasper and Alyssa's bedroom was a scene of post-coital bliss. Their clothes lay scattered on the floor, and the air hung heavy with a musky scent.

Curled together on the bed, Jasper held a sleeping Alyssa close. His chest was pressed right up against her back. They had that post-coital glow on their cheeks as they slept soundly. Despite being exhausted from days of strategizing, they didn't neglect their physical needs. Jasper's insistence that night left Alyssa so worn out that she fell asleep without showering. The phone on the bedside table rang continuously.

Jasper, always a light sleeper, woke up. This was a habit he developed from his days on the battlefield. He could only get better quality sleep when he held Alyssa in his arms. Alyssa mumbled and snuggled closer, oblivious to the interruption.

He watched her, his heart overflowing with love. He could spend eternity gazing at her, never tiring.

Worried about an emergency yet unwilling to wake her, he stretched across and grabbed her phone His eyes narrowed as he saw the caller Axel.

He tiptoed to the living room and answered the call.

"Axel," he greeted.

"I'm sorry. Did I wake you both?" Axel's voice was hoarse, laced with suppressed emotion.

"No worries. Lyse is still asleep."

Jasper settled onto the couch. His navy blue silk robe parted to reveal his sculpted physique. "What's the matter, Axel? You can be straightforward with me."

"I found the one who hired the assassin. He made a cross-border transfer under a fake name, but I tracked him down."

Jasper frowned. "Who was it?"

"It was Jameson's secretary, Carl Moses. That son of a bitch! The phone call was made from The Millennium!"

"That's concrete evidence against Carl. We need to get this to the authorities immediately. With the assassin in custody, we can get a warrant to arrest Carl."

Jasper leaned forward, a pulse throbbing in his temple, "Arresting)

Carl will ripple Jameson. It's a huge step toward bringing him down."

"Let's do this tonight. I can't wait any longer. If you hesitate. I go myself."

Axel's voice vibrated with urgency, and Jasper sensed a disturbing edge to it

Axel added, "I have to rescue Amber tonight!

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2144-Jasper worried about Axel facing danger alone. He threw on clothes as quickly as possible and contacted Cyrus and Xavier, prepping them for a trip to The Millennium.

He was determined to help Axel save Amber, their secret ally and Alyssa's future sister-in-law. No matter what, he wouldn't stand idly by.

A pang of longing struck Jasper before he even left. He tiptoed back to their room, kneeling by the sleeping Alyssa. Brushing a strand of hair from her face, he leaned in, kissing her forehead, nose, and finally, her lips.

"Mmph… Jasper… Don't go…" Alyssa mumbled in her sleep, her eyelashes fluttering.

Jasper's breath hitched. He fought the urge to stay, placing a gentle hand on her cheek. His chest rose and fell rapidly with each difficult breath. He knew he shouldn't linger. The longer he watched, the harder it would be to leave.

"Sleep tight, baby. I promise I'll be here when you wake up."

Meanwhile, Cyrus received the evidence from Axel. Armed with an arrest warrant, he led a team straight to The Millennium.

A crescent moon hung in the cold night sky, casting an eerie glow over the unusually quiet area surrounding the club. Jasper and Axel, the first to arrive, expected a fight to take down Jameson's hideout.

To their surprise, The Millennium, usually bustling with activity, was shrouded in darkness. Not only was it closed, but there wasn't a single bouncer in sight.

Axel attached a password decoder to the door. After a short whirring sound, the heavy metal door clicked open, revealing a dark, ominous passage that seemed to lead straight to hell.

Axel clenched his jaw, ready to enter, but Jasper moved ahead. Looking at Jasper's broad back, Axel felt a wave of emotion. He saw the fierce love and protectiveness Jasper had for Alyssa, extending to her family. Just like at Shelling Island, Jasper was willing to face any danger first.

Gripping his gun tightly, Axel followed Jasper deeper into The Millennium. With each step, a sense of unease grew.

"What's going on? Even if they aren't open for business today, why isn't there a single soul around?"

Alarm bells rang in Axel's head. He scanned their surroundings with a frigid gaze. "Unless… Have we given our game away? Has Jameson made a run for it?" Suddenly, a rustling sound echoed from the darkness.

"Who's there? Show yourselves!" Axel barked, his eyes hardening as he raised his gun toward the source of the noise.

"Hold your fire, Axel." Jasper immediately raised his hand and placed it on Axel's wrist to calm him Surprise washed over Axel's face.

lowered his

down. "I see two women. I'm guessing that they're the female escorts here."

"Please… Please don't kill us…"

Iwo young, attractive women emerged from the shadows, O m trembling and clutching their belongings as if fleeing.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2145-"We… We are just escorts at The Millennium. We don't know anything… Please don't kill us!" Despite being in the face of two remarkably charming men, the two female escorts were on the brink of tears in fright.

In a deep voice, Jasper questioned, "Why is The Millennium closed? Why are you two the only ones left? Where'd everyone go?"

"We don't know the details," stammered the bolder of the two, pushing the other woman behind her for protection. "It's an internal matter. We're just lowly escorts."

The woman in back added in a meek voice, "C-Carl dismissed everyone overnight. He gave us severance pay and told us to leave. The Millennium is no

more. As for the rest, we have no idea…"

Jasper's pupils constricted. A cold sweat slicked his skin. They hadn't given their game away; Jameson had abandoned everything in Solana City. He had fled the city, likely to escape punishment for his crimes "What about Amber? Where is she?" Axel shouted, glaring at them.

The two women panicked. They held on to one another. "We don't know. Amber left yesterday."

Axel roared, "Where did she go?"

"We truly have no idea where she went! But that night, I overheard Carl telling his subordinate that he had proposed to Amber, and she agreed to marry him.

Maybe they went overseas to get married." Jasper's eyes widened in shock.

"They're getting married?"

A wave of dizziness washed over Axel. Blood pounded in his chest, making him feel feverish and chilled at the same time. A storm of emotions raged within him.

He couldn't believe Amber's farewell was because she was going to marry someone else. "That's impossible… It's impossible! Why would Amber marry that scum?"

Axel slammed his fist against the wall repeatedly until his knuckles were swollen and bloodied.

"Don't do that, Axel!" Jasper rushed forward to restrain him, his own heart heavy with sorrow.

Just then, Cyrus arrived with his colleagues.

Axel, usually unflappable even in dire situations, was on the verge of breaking down. Cyrus exchanged a helpless look with Jasper, his concern evident.

"Cyrus, these two women are escorts who worked for Carl at The Millennium.

Take them in for questioning. We might get some valuable information," Jasper instructed. "However," he added, placing a comforting hand on Axel's shoulder, "I believe they're victims too. Please handle them with discretion, Cyrus."

Cyrus nodded firmly. "Of course."

"We also need to monitor all major traffic James in the city immediately.

The moment we find any trace of Jameson, we need to contain him. We can't let him leave Solana City!"

"It's too late, Jasper," Cyrus sighed, his anger evident as he slammed his fist against the wall."I already m thought of that Before doming here, I had my men investigate. They discovered Jameson had boarded his private plane and left Solana City three hours ago. He's probably out of the country by now."

"Jasper's chest tightened. "Were you able to track where he went?"

"I'm just a police officer. That's beyond my authority. Besides, even if could, it wouldn't be legal we only have evidence against Carl so far.

Not enough to arrest Jameson.

Nicholas' statement alone isn't enough!"

They were back to square one. Just as they thought they a cheek mated their opponent, & new obstacle emerged, blocking their path.

Lost in thought, Jasper didn't notice his phone ringing.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2146-The call was from Jason.

Jasper's face lit up. He answered the call immediately. "Hello, Mr. Derullere."

"Mr. Beckett, there's been a major upheaval at Schmidt Group!"

Jasper had sent Jason's wife and son overseas and hired professional bodyguards to ensure their safety. Jason no longer had anything to fear and could now openly join forces with his savior.

"Right now, Schmidt Group has been taken over by the acting vice president.

Moreover, it has been secretly acquired by a holding company in Kontina. A company I've never heard of before," Jason explained.

A cold gleam flickered in Jasper's eyes. As an experienced businessman, he understood Jameson's intentions. He was certain Jameson was the owner of that holding company. It was a classic business tactic -repackaging oneself like old wine in a new bottle.

"Jameson is getting desperate as his dirty deeds are coming to light," Jasper said, his voice calm and deep. His mind raced. "Schmidt Group has become a risk to him. He cleaned up the mess his father and brother left behind. He was well aware of the tactics he used. He can't afford an investigation.

"The fact that his aide hired a killer has been exposed. Even if Carl admits to his crime, the police will investigate Jameson thoroughly. He'll still lose. So, the only option is to abandon Schmidt Group and escape.

"That said, he's only separating himself superficially. He set up a holding company in secret to acquire and secretly own Schmidt Group."

Jason let out a frustrated sigh. "That makes perfect sense, Mr. Beckett. Actually, I had this suspicion too!"

"Mr. Derullere, do you know where Jameson has gone?"

"I've tried asking around, but no one knows." Jason felt extremely helpless.

"Jameson only treated me as a tool to clean up his troubles. Why would he tell me something so important?" Jasper responded warmly, "No worries. I know you've done your best."

"But while I worked for him, I did gather some evidence of his corruption and secret transfers of company funds. Moreover, I have a voice recording of him instructing me to negotiate with Nicholas. Revealing this could be a heavy blow to him. He wouldn't be able to clear his name!"

"A voice recording wouldn't work," Jasper rejected adamantly. "They can't be presented as court evidence. Besides, your career as an attorney would be ruined if it came to light. I don't want this to be a lose-lose situation."

Jason was deeply moved. "Mr. Beckett…"

"But like you said, that matter about him transferring the corporation's funds is crucial," Jasper's voice was low and powerful. "As long as a thorough investigation is conducted on Schmidt Group, Jameson's dirty work will be revealed.

Jasper's voice was as low as the sound of rolling thunder. "As long as a thorough investigation is held against Schmidt Group, Jameson's dirty work will be revealed. Then, we can arrest and convict him!"

…

The two female escorts were taken to the police station. The other officers locked down The Millennium and began a rigorous search.

Cyrus accompanied Axel as he searched frantically for any traces of Amber. He even looked through all the cupboards.

He couldn't believe Amber would just leave to marry Carl. Yet, the cruel reality was right before him. He couldn't deny it any longer.

"There, there, Axel. Even though Ms. Altman has left, at least… she's safe."

Despite his best efforts, this was the most comforting thing Cyrus could think of saying.

Suddenly, Axel froze. His broad figure slumped forward.

"Axel…" Cyrus looked on at his desolation, feeling horrible and helpless. More than that, it pained him.

Among the Taylor brothers, Axel was the one who had the most striking and engaging presence. He 1.n

was courageous, attentive and optimistic. He was someone who would take it i Stride even if the

world was ending.

Yet, this man before Cyrus was a shell of his former self He was alone ranger last in the darkness, almost invisible.

With his back against Cyrus, Axell asked in a hoarse voige "Isthis all"

that Ambler and I can be?"

"Is this all?" Axel choked out.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2147-Axel muttered, "I've saved countless lives. Countless people have survived hardships because of me. But with my woman, all I can do is keep her alive? Is that all I am good for?" Dejected, Cyrus pressed his lips together tightly as he shook his head.

He wondered what each member of the Taylor family had done in their past lives. Neither the Taylor brothers nor Alyssa had an easy love life. They all faced heartbreaking trials. Finally, Axel entered Amber's room. Out of all the places in The Millennium, this was the only one that felt like home. A lingering fragrance hung in the air, tugging at his heartstrings. Everything in the room remained untouched. The books on the shelves, the clothes in the wardrobe, the cute plushies by the bed it was as if Amber would return any moment. Suddenly,

Axel's gaze fell on the neatly folded sheets. A sharp pang of pain shot through his heart.

He moved toward the bed, his steps slow and heavy like a wounded warrior dragging himself across the battlefield. Each step seemed to drain him of all his energy.

Lying beside the bed was a neatly folded black jacket-the one he had given Amber.

Axel squeezed his eyes shut, tears welling up. He knelt beside the bed and picked up the jacket with trembling hands.

"Amber," he choked out, his voice thick with emotion. "Why wouldn't you even take this with you? How could you be so cruel?"

He curled up, clutching the jacket to him as if it were Amber herself.

After a long time, Cyrus, unable to bear watching any longer, turned and left the room quietly. Though he couldn't see Axel's face, he knew he must be crying.

After all, there was no shame in tears of love.

The next morning, the sun rose as usual, its Illuminating A I face. Like a lazy et she stretched languidly as she woke.

W D "Mm… Jasper…" she mumbled, reaching out instinctively for the empty space beside her.

The drowsiness vanished instantly. She bolted upright.

"Jasper? Where are you?"

"I'm here, Lyse."

The door opened, and Jasper entered, still clad in his navy bluez robe from the night before. He strode to the bed and pulled a flustered Alyssa into his arms before kissing her on the head.

"Did it scare you to see that your husband wasn't around first thing in the morting, Hmm?"

There was a twinkle in Jasper's eyes. "I got up and went to the toilet."

Alyssa harrumphed, "You liar!"

 

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2148-Alyssa was simply teasing Jasper by playing coy. After all, she trusted him completely. However, her playful joke backfired. Jasper panicked, dropping to one knee with a serious expression. "Lyse," he declared solemnly, "I, Jasper Beckett, swear my loyalty to you. You are the only woman I love, the only one I desire, in this life, the next, and the one after. If I ever break this vow, may lightning strike me down!"

"Alright, alright, Jasper, I was just kidding!" Alyssa couldn't bear to see him like this. She tried to cover his mouth, but he grabbed her hand tightly.

"It's true that I went out last night. I went to The Millennium with Axel and Cyrus."

Alyssa's eyes widened in alarm. Her voice trembled as she cupped his cheek.

"Oh my word, why didn't you tell me? Did something bad happen?"

"Don't worry, everything's fine," Jasper reassured her, taking her hand and stroking it gently. "Axel found the person who hired the hitman to kill Mrs. Novak.

It was Jameson's secretary, Carl Moses."

"You were still asleep when he called. I couldn't wake you, but I was worried about Axel's safety. So, I rushed over. I wouldn't have let you go anyway."

Alyssa's heart melted. She cupped his face and kissed his forehead.

"Unfortunately, Jameson had taken precautions. He terminated operations at The Millennium and dismissed everyone. He, along with Carl, left Solana City overnight. In fact, they're already out of the country." Jasper gritted his teeth in contrition. "It was my fault. We were too late."

Alyssa's heart sank. "How… How about Amber?"

"She left yesterday. According to the female escorts there, she is getting married to Carl."

"What? In that case, Axel-"

"Axel isn't doing very well at the moment." Worry clouded Jasper's eyes. "The only one who can help him is Ms. Altman, and the only way for Axel to get back on his feet would be to find her."

Alyssa's eyes welled up. She felt terrible. "Amber… I'm sure it's not easy on her.

It's really not easy on her… I'm really worried for her…"

Alyssa had long acknowledged Amber as her friend and her future sister-in-law.

It didn't matter to her how horrid her past might've been. She didn't care about that at all. All she hoped for was that she could have a smooth and bright future with Axel.

"Don't cry, Lyse," Jasper soothed, wiping away her tears. "We won't give up on finding Ms. Altman or helping Axel. Our priority right now is locating Jameson."

"Since he fled in such a hurry, he likely wasn't well-prepared," Alyssa said, pulling him to sit beside her on the bed. She leaned into him and stroked his jaw. "Jasper, if you were in his shoes, where would you run?"

Jasper looked down at her, a loving smile gracing his lips. He felt captivated by her, like a king bewitched by his queen.

At the same time, he gave her question careful thought.

"If I were him, I'd go somewhere familiar, with people who could help me. I'm not a wanted criminal, so I wouldn't need to hide. Even if I am there are many countries without extradition treaties with ours. As long as I have money and local connections, I could still live comfortably."

"That's a good analysis," Alyssa agreed, resting her head on his arm. "I wouldn't be surprised if Jameson escaped back to Kontina."

Jasper furrowed his brows tightly. "If so, that makes things more difficult. It means that he is going back to his roots."

Ultimately, Jameson first gained his success in Kontina. Kontina was the land that made him prosper, and more than that, it was his original lair.

"Even if it's a long shot, we have to try," Alyssa insisted through gritted teeth.

"We can't let him get away this time! I'll contact Miley and Jeremy to see if they can help track him down."

The situation at Schmidt Group changed dramatically overnight, causing widespread unease. News of their chairman's sudden disappearance spread rapidly in Solana City, making it the city's hottest topic.

Three days later, Silas led a team from the Investigative Bureau into Schmidt Group's headquarters.

Soon, news about the Investigative Bureau's visit circulated everywhere.

This wasn't just an upturn. It was a catastrophe!

Scott Baird, now acting head of Schmidt Group, rushed to stop the investigative team. However, the team had come prepared and couldn't be stopped.

"Everyone put everything down and don't move!" Silas barked as he kicked open the door.

Employees were frantically trying to destroy incriminating documents.

Their faces paled as the investigators entered. One bolder employee shoved papers into a shredder. Silas rushed over and snatched them away.

"Seize all the computers, hard drives, and documents!"

With Silas' command, his subordinates acted swiftly and sWept everything up!

"Mr. Baird," Silas called out coldly, hands in his pockets.

"Yes?" Scott was stunned beyond words.

"We're here to investigate Mr.

Schmidt's involvement in a serious embezzlement, corruption, and bribery case. Please cooperate with our investigation." Scott wiped his sweat away. "F-For sure…"

"Where is Jameson's office?" Silas had an icy look in his eyes. He gave off an airafar impending storm.

"Take us there, stat."

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2149-Unexpectedly, Jameson's office wasn't locked. The team from the Investigative Bureau entered with ease.

Silas stood in the middle and scanned the room with a cold, appraising gaze.

His chest tightened with a sense of dread. The open office meant Jameson had likely destroyed any incriminating documents, making it a hollow shell.

"Mr. Schmidt cleared this place out a long time ago, sir. Are we… Are you still going to search it, Mr. Taylor?" Scott stammered from behind Silas, already slick with sweat.

Silas' eyes blazed with determination. "Proceed with the search, team!" he boomed in a powerful voice.

His team descended upon the office, taking it apart meticulously.

Years of experience dealing with bizarre cases, especially corruption, had instilled a relentless tenacity in Silas. Hiding a trail of dirty money was no different from hiding drugs; there were always creative methods.

Silas wouldn't be surprised if this seemingly ordinary office harbored hidden compartments or even secret tunnels. After all, a high roller like Victor wouldn't leave himself without an escape route, a double layer of security.

Utterly dissatisfied, Silas snatched books from the shelf, flipping through them rapidly, searching for anything hidden between the pages. He meticulously examined each book on the entire shelf, sweat beading on his forehead, but his persistence remained unwavering. He wouldn't be deterred.

"There's nothing, Mr. Taylor."

"Nothing here too!"

"Same here!"

His subordinates were very frustrated. "They must have cleaned up this office beforehand. We're one step behind."

Silas scowled, frustration tightening his chest with each labored breath. Just as he reached for another book, his hand stilled.

A black hardcover copy of "That's Capital" caught his eye.

At first glance, it appeared unremarkable. But upon closer inspection, a tiny pinhole camera was discreetly embedded in the spine, perfectly positioned to capture the entire office. The battery-powered camera had long since died.

Silas' heart pounded. He tucked the book under his arm and marched toward a stunned Scott.

"Mr. Baird, Jameson put you fully in charge of managing Schmidt Group. So, I'm sure that you know the corporation's businesses like the back of your hand.

Come with us and cooperate with our investigation."

Over the next few days, Solana City was in a state of volatility. Yet, the atmosphere at Heightsnew Villa was full of warmth.

When Briar sought cover at home, she made sure that she did not live there as a freeloader. She put her skills from her time working as a nurse at a department of gynecology and obstetrics to use. She helped Lyla prepare nutritious meals for Tatiana to ensure that she got all the nutrients a pregnant woman needed.

Indeed, it made a difference to be cared for by a professional.

Lyla didn't have to worry as much. She felt like Alyssa had brought home a precious talent who also happened to be a cheerful person.

Each day, she wondered how she could keep Briar with the Taylors. Perhaps she could offer her a high salary as Tatiana's personal pregnancy nutritionist.

Tatiana was less than three months

along, so her bump was not quite showing yet. Even so, Tatiana had grown a little plumper from the care she ware redelving. She was more beautiful than when she was skinny, and she even looked a little more mature.

In the room, Alyssa and Tatiana were talking chummily.

Alyssa knew about the slight changes in Tatiana's body, so she bought a number of clothes that suited her figure. Every piece of

clothing was a limited e.net so she wouldn't end up dressing the same as others when she went out.

Her brothers doted on her, and she gave all her love to Tatiana, her bhiy younger sister.

"Oh dear… Why did I gain so much weight? I feel like a pig," Tatiana grumbled.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2150-Tatiana stared at her reflection in the mirror, her face round and full. Discontent gnawed at her. "I… I should stop eating. I'm not having dinner tonight. If Sean sees me like this when he gets home, he won't like me anymore!"

"You don't look like a pig. Look at your slim legs and arms. You're pregnant, so it's perfectly normal for your hips to widen a bit."

Alyssa squeezed Tatiana's arm, her eyes shining with the anticipation of their growing family. She chuckled playfully. "If you go on a diet now, it'll be bad for you and the baby. Besides, even if you lose weight, your belly will just keep growing. What will you look like then?"

Tatiana was confused. "What?"

"You'll have thin limbs and a round bump, just like a beetle!"

Tatiana's face flushed red with embarrassment. "Lyse, you…"

"Alright, alright. I won't tease you anymore." Alyssa gave her a warm hug. "I know looks are important to women, especially for someone in performing arts like you. You've always dreamed of being an actress. I know these coming days will be tough.

"But don't worry. After you give birth, Ms. Thompson and I will help you lose the baby weight. You weren't prone to gaining weight easily before, so I'm sure it'll come off quickly.

"And forget about Sean! He's been swamped in Solana City lately and hasn't had time to see you. But the other day, I saw him looking at the pictures you sent him. He was completely smitten." "Lyse…" Tatiana felt so embarrassed that she turned as red as a tomato.

"I heard from Lyla that Sean has officially asked Winston for permission to marry you." Alyssa smiled delightedly. "Sean is giving all his possessions to you as your wedding gift. He even gave Winston his payslip. Do you know what Winston said?

"He said nothing comes for free. After he marries you, Winston still has to promote him and give him a raise. At the same time, Winston has to pay your marital expenses too. Winston says that he'll just be losing money on all fronts!"

Alyssa burst out laughing, and so did Tatiana. After that, Tatiana became worried again. "Then… Dad wasn't displeased with Sean in any way, was he?"

"Oh, he's over the moon. After Sean left, Winston couldn't stop giggling to himself. He was just restraining himself on purpose."

Alyssa let out a soft sigh. With a twinkle in her eyes, she remarked, "Dad isn't as fit as he used to be. Even though he has never pressured us, know that he really longs to have grandchildren. FindNovel.net "So, Taty, you don't have to worry about anything. You are our treasure. You and Sean will definitely have a blissful family. We will make sure of that."

"Lyse…" Tatiana pursed her lips. A wave of sorrow rose within her. There was something she wanted to say, but she feared upsetting Alyssa.

"I know what you're thinking, That

Don't worry about me. I'm fine." Alyssa lifted her hand and caressed Tatiana's belly gently. Her gaze was warm and gentle. She choked out, "I have Jasper.

He's all I need."

Right at that moment, her phone rang.

Picking up the phone, she found Silas' name staring back at her.

Alyssa knew about Silas' team visiting Schmidt Group today. But honestly, she wasn't hopeful.

Wouldn't Jameson have already taken care of any evidence by now? If that were the case, it wouldn't be of much use to go to his be company-Schmidt Groene a dead end, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake but offering no answers.

The only result of the prosecution's investigation into Schmidt Group would be the negative impact on them.

"Hey, Silas," Alyssa answered the call, her voice cold. "What's the emergency Are you going to tell me.

that You've found evidence of Jamiper's corruption?"

"No, we haven't found any evidence of corruption yet." Silas took a deep breath. in a chilling tone, he said, "But we did find a piece of murder evidence."