Ch. 2181..2190
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2181-Carl's eyes blazed with feral intensity.
A monstrous grin twisted his face as he laughed and cried simultaneously, lost in a manic frenzy.
"Very well then…
Let's die together," he declared.
"All you've done is because you want to be with Axel as an unlawful couple."
Carl chuckled.
"But don't you ever dare dream of having your wish come true!" Carl held Amber in a chokehold as he retreated toward the edge of the roof step by step.
At last, he planted a cold and moist kiss on Amber's cheek, accompanied by a drop of bitter tear.
"Amber, if we can't be together when we're alive, let's be husband and wife when we get to the afterlife." In the next second, Amber's heart dropped as she fell backward weightlessly.
"Amber!" Axel cried out.
At lightning speed, he charged toward Amber.
Simultaneously, a whoosh sounded from the church rooftop.
A sharp crack followed a piercing sound that tore through the air from over 300 feet away.
As Amber was dragged toward the roof's edge with the vicious Carl, she heard a sharp crack above her head, like an egg against a rock.
Terror-stricken, she gasped for breath.
Then, the air seemed to freeze.
Axel saw a gunshot wound blossoming on Carl's forehead.
Carl glared fixedly at Axel, mouth wide open.
Looking as if he were in extreme pain, he leaned backward.
Amber shut her eyes in fear as she waited for death.
But what awaited her was a deep and warm embrace.
When Carl fell off the building, Axel grabbed Amber's arm in time.
With a roar, Axel pulled her into his arms.
His broad back curved, shielding her completely beneath his heaving chest.
He longed to hold her deep within him.
"Amber, you're alright now.
You're okay," Axel comforted her ina shaky voice.
Axel's body shook uncontrollably, his tears, pounding heart, and labored breaths betraying his turmoil.
Only his grip on Amber remained steady.
Amber, in her white wedding dress, slumped in his arms.
She mustered all her energy to hug him back, but her arms felt as heavy as lead.
She couldn't lift them up at all.
"Oh, dear Lord…
Thank God!" Cyrus let out a long exhale.
He had been scared shitless.
"I swear that this is the most terrifying crime scene that I've handled within these three years.
If this happens every other day, all that fear is going to leave me with an occupational injury!" "Jasper is a sharpshooter.
I can't imagine the outcome if he hadn't assisted us in secret.'' Jonah peered at the church opposite them.
With relief in his eyes, he remarked, "None of the men in the Taylor family can compare to him." Carl, who had fallen off the building, died a horrendous death.
The authorities covered his body with a white cloth and moved him to the police station for further examination and processes that followed.
Jasper, the sniper who had been lying in wait on the church rooftop, completed his arduous task successfully.
He packed his gun away.
With a deep look in his eyes, he left calmly.
He was composed, steady, and quiet.
Yet, it was through his composure that he made the most pivotal attack.
7 Due to the immense shock, Amber's body showed signs of somatization.
In the ambulance, Axel enveloped her in his arms, holding her close.
His eyes were swollen red, and his breathing was deep and heavy.
Like a fine sculpture, he maintained the still posture of an embrace.
The sound of both racing hearts pounding against one an lather created a resonance.
It was as if they were composing a duet that would play for the rest of their lives.
A moment later, Amber slowly lifted her pale face and asked gently "Are you feeling all right? Axel lowered his head and looked into her eyes as he held her in his arms.
He opened his mouth to speak but couldn't make a sound.
Like an elderly man, he lifted his hands slowly.
Firstly, he pointed at his heart with his right hand.
Then, he made fists with both hands and crossed his forearms over his chest.
Finally, he pointed his trembling finger at Amber.
Amber's heart was warmed.
The corners of her lips curled upward.
With her soft hands, she caressed Axel's rough ones.
She welled up with tears and smiled at him.
"T love you too."
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2182-The intense confrontation had finally ended.
Despite the grave danger, everyone escaped unharmed.
The sole exception was Carl, a key member of Jameson’s team, who was fatally shot.
His death marked the complete downfall of Jameson's reign of terror, which had lasted nearly a decade.
Now, the only task remaining was to bring that viper, Jameson, to justice.
Axel accompanied Amber to the hospital.
Police secured the crime scene, keeping reporters at bay.
Jasper exited the church and reconvened with Jonah and Cyrus.
"That was such a dangerous situation.
Thank goodness you were here this time, Jasper!" Cyrus approached him immediately.
Feeling extremely moved, he gave Jasper a bear hug.
"Thank you, Jasper." Jonah, too, shot him a smile of admiration and gratitude.
Jasper lifted his hand and wiped the sweat off his forehead.
"T didn't do much.
If it wasn't for Axel's agility in going up and grabbing onto Amber in time, she might've ended up falling to her death." His gaze was fiery.
A surge of emotions coursed through him.
After years of ordinary life, pulling the trigger had rekindled the fierce spirit he’d felt fighting terrorists at Luminara.
A familiar image of a slender figure fighting beside him flashed through his mind.
Strange as it was, his being was greatly encouraged, allowing him to fire with deadly accuracy.
"Don't worry, Jasper." Cyrus chuckled as he stepped forward and gave Jasper a pat on his broad shoulder.
"When we return, we'll brag to Lyse about your heroic deed nonstop, so much so that she would even be able to dream about how cool you looked when you fired that headshot!" Jonah furrowed his brows, unsure how to react.
Them Taylors were capable of going against a powerful army if they were serious about it.
On the flip side, they could get pretty crazy when they were out of their minds.
"That's not necessary, Cyrus.
I just did my job." Jasper smiled slightly.
Yet, his eyes held a spark of joy.
He couldn't wait to share this thrilling experience with Alyssa.
"Let's get back to the presidential office.
Miley and Lyse must be worried sick," Jonah said.
"Let me first give Lyse a call to tell her that we're all safe." Jasper couldn't conceal the look of anticipation on his handsome face.
He took his phone out and called Alyssa, only to hear a cold, automated message.
"The number you are trying to reach is currently switched off.
Please try again later." Stunned, Jasper frowned and tried again, but the result was the same.
For some reason, he felt short of air.
A series of painful pricks surged deep in his heart, as if a virus were spreading rapidly through his insides, reaching the ends of every nerve in his body.
The hand holding his phone began to tremble uncontrollably.
Jonah noticed something amiss in Jasper's expression.
Immediately, he asked, in a concerned voice, "What's wrong, Jasper?" "Jonah, Lyse's phone is switched off," Jasper answered in a hoarse voice, his heart pounding.
"It's switched off?" Cyrus blinked.
"Perhaps it ran out of battery?" "Lyse and I live together.
I know her habits well," Jasper said, his heart racing.
He had a bad feeling a bout this.
A chill ran up his spine.
He added, "She never turns her phone off, even when sleeping.
It's on vibrate.
She would never put her phone in silent mode.
And now, we're overseas on a dangerous mission.
There's no way she would turn it off when she and Miley are waiting for us at the presidential office." Jonah and Cyrus looked at one another.
All of a sudden, they becarne alarmed too.
"I don't feel good about this, Jonah.
I need to get back to the presidential office now!" Jasper's voice tensed. ! !
and his eyes reddened with agitation.
"Don't panic, Jasper.
In the meantime, let's call Miley to get confirmation on Lyse's status."
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2183-Jonah placed his hand firmly on Jasper's shoulder and gave it a squeeze.
"The presidential office and royal palace are the safest places in all of Kontina.
Plus, Lyse is together with Miley.
If anything happened to Lyse, Miley would've already called us.
Don't worry too much." Despite his words, Jonah felt a growing unease.
As Alyssa's eldest brother, he cared deeply for her.
Cyrus immediately called Miley.
His expression hardened.
"This isn't good.
Miley isn't answering," he said grimly.
In an instant, the faces of all three men turned grim.
Jasper, Jonah and Cyrus raced back to the presidential office.
The moment they entered the courtyard, they sensed something was off.
The guards who were supposed to be standing outside the doors had disappeared.
" Miley! "Lyse!" They called out as they ran into the living room.
Their jaws dropped at the sight before them.
Miley was curled up on the couch, her hands covering her face.
She looked like she was in pain, her shoulders slightly shivering.
She seemed to be sobbing.
"Miley!" Jasper's heart tightened.
He rushed to her.
"What happened? Where's Lyse?" Miley's body trembled.
She slowly lifted her face from her hands.
Her complexion was pale and streaked with tears, and her eyes were swollen and red.
"Lyse is…" "What happened to her? Tell us!" Jasper demanded, his voice rough with emotion.
He had always been steady as a mountain, firm as a rock, and deep as the sea.
The more dangerous the circumstances, the calmer he grew.
But this was only true if Lyse was unharmed.
Any threat to Lyse, no matter how minor, would shake his world and make him lose his composure.
"Jasper, please calm down!" Jonah's chest tightened, but he still went forward and put his arms around Jasper's trembling shoulders.
"The most important thing right now is to figure out what happened and where Lyse went." All the blood had drained from Cyrus' face.
He was visibly panicking.
In an unsteady voice, he cried out, "Stop crying, Miley! Tell us.
Where's Lyse?" Just then, they heard the sound of footsteps approaching them.
"Miley!" Jeremy rushed in with his secretary and head of security.
He was so full of worry that his face was covered in sweat.
"You said that Lyse went missing?
When did that happen? How could that have possibly happened?" With tears streaming down her cheeks, Miley finally raised her eyes to the man who was slowly losing control before her.
"Jasper, I'm sorry.
I didn't protect Lyse well.
She left the presidential office on her own.
I've activated the Third Eye to track her down, but there's still no news on her whereabouts even until now …
She left the presidential office?"
Jererny and the Taylor brothers were utterly shocked.
Jasper's heart ached as his vision began to blur.
Everything grew hazy and disoriented.
Soon, the old injury on his head throbbed with intense pain.
The world seemed to spin around him, and he nearly lost his balance.
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2184-The heavy atmosphere in the living could almost crush everyone to death.
Even the air felt as cold as ice.
"Calm down, Jasper!" Jonah was extremely panicked over losing contact with Alyssa.
However, as the oldest of the Taylor siblings, he could only force himself to remain composed.
He went up to Jasper and helped to support him physically.
Jonah quickly added, "Don't lose your head.
None of us should.
We need to figure out where Lyse might have gone and find her quickly."
Cyrus's chest tightened, but he managed a reassuring tone.
" Jonah's right, Jasper.
Don't panic.
We're all here—" "You all have your loved ones safe and sound, but my Lyse has vanished!" Jasper's eyes were a terrifying shade of bloodshot as he roared in anguish, "Lyse is my heart, as precious to me as my own life." "If anything happens to her…
If anything happens to her…" Jasper's voice faltered, and he was cut off by a sudden, searing pain that struck his head.
The world darkened before him, and his powerful frame felt as though it could crumble under the strain.
Alyssa's desperate cries echoed in his mind, her image reaching out to him from the icy void.
"Jasper…
Jasper! Help me…
Please save me!" "Lyse…"" Jasper reached out with a trembling hand, his body wracked with pain and overwhelmed by the boiling blood coursing through him.
Just as he was about to grasp Alyssa, she was pulled away into a dark abyss, her screams fading into silence.
"Lyse…
Lyse!" Jasper yelled out hysterically.
He was in so much pain that he couldn't focus his gaze.
Despite their shared history of facing countless dangers, he had never lost control like this before.
Their deep connection intensified his fear of losing her forever.
He had a strong feeling that something terrible was about to happen.
Miley had never seen Jasper like this.
She was dumbfounded.
With her hair looking unkempt and her face looking pale, all she could do was cry.
Not only her, but everyone else in the Taylor family had never seen Jasper like this.
Jonah, aware of Jasper's past brain surgery performed by Alyssa, realized this emotional upheaval had triggered a physical reaction.
He hadn't had any issues in a long time.
The Taylor brothers gently laid Jasper on the couch, and Jeremy summoned a private physician.
"Mr.
President, Mr.
Beckett appears to be in shock due to extreme stress," the doctor reported, his voice laced with concern.
"It would be better to take him to the hospital to get checked out.
After all, as Mr.
Jonah Taylor mentioned earlier, Mr.
Beckett has had an open brain surgery in the past.
So, this is not something to be taken lightly." "Miley, don't cry…
Don't cry…" Jeremy comforted Miley, wrapping her in a hug.
"You need to tell us everything that happened.
We need all the details to find Lyse." "Lyse…
She…
She…" Miley's voice was choked with tears as she recounted the story.
Jonah and Cyrus didn't blame her.
For one, she was already falling apart from her self-reproach.
Second, Alyssa left the presidential office building on her own accord.
Not only did she intentionally send Miley away, but she also lied to the guard on duty.
Alyssa was a master of artful escapes.
If she truly wanted to leave, the presidential office would be no match for her determination.
"The Third Eye tracked Alyssa's car up to the east side of the West City district, but then it lost her trail…" Miley's voice was barely audible through her tears.
"Why didn't you contact me sooner Miley?" Jeremy's voice had become hoarse from all his anxiousness.
"You were attending an important event at the time.
Jasper, Jonah and the others were on a challenging mission to wipe out criminal's and rescue a hostage … "
Miley lowered her head in remorse once again.
"I didn't want to shake any of you up.
I was thinking that with the Third Eye…
I would be able to locate Lyse.
But…" Everyone fell into silence.
"Lyse…
Why did she…
leave the presidential office building alone?" Jasper stammered.
His face had gone pale.
However, he regained some clarity of mind and was now slightly calmer.
"T'm not sure…
Oh, right!" Miley, still in Jeremy's arms, straightened her back suddenly.
She wiped away her tears.
'When I brought Lyse to the flower garden to pick flowers, she answered a phone call! "She spoke with that person for quite a while with her back against me.
I felt that it was strange at that time, so I asked her about it.
But she still smiled at me and assured me that it was fine.
Now that I think about it…
| was too dumb and too oblivious!" A phone call? All four men in the room were stunned.
Jasper's back broke out ina cold sweat.
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2185-"By the looks of it, Lyse left because of that phone call," Cyrus deduced, his investigative instincts kicking in.
He frowned thoughtfully.
"But it's unusual for Lyse to act so impulsively.
Even if she had to leave the presidential office, she would at least consult with Miley before making such a decision." "So, the person on the other end must have had significant influence over her.
They must have said something so compelling that she felt she had no choice but to comply," he reasoned.
"That's odd." The more Jonah thought about it, the more astonished and flustered he felt.
"Jameson and his team are all in Kontina, and all the major threats are here.
We were at the church, Miley was at the presidential office, and Jeremy returned safely from his event.
Besides ensuring the safety of a loved one, what else could have driven Lyse to risk so much and accept that person's invitation?" "Tt was…
Jameson!" Jasper exclaimed, his face ashen.
"With Car] dead and Amber saved by Axel, Jameson has no more cards to play.
His only option was to approach Lyse, trying to control her.
"He wants her desperately.
Even if he had to abandon everything else, he would go to great lengths to take her with him." Jasper closed his eyes in agony, his pain evident as he took deep breaths, unable to suppress it.
The group exchanged anxious glances, finding Jasper's explanation troublingly plausible.
They held their breaths, hoping his worst fears wouldn't come true.
Just then, Jeremy's secretary burst in, drenched in sweat.
"Mr.
President, I have terrible news!" Jeremy tightened his grip around Miley's trembling waist.
Ina deep voice, he asked, "What is it?" The secretary swallowed hard and stammered, "Four hidden bombs detonated at the museum you visited earlier today.
The place is in ruins.
The estimated damage is in the billions." Everyone was astonished.
"What? A bombing?" Not only that, four bombs were detonated? Miley, who had already become weak at the knees, slumped in Jeremy's arms.
She grabbed onto the hem of his shirt tightly, shaking like a leaf.
"Jeremy, you were attending an event there.
You were so close…
so close to getting hurt.
I almost lost you forever!" "That's absolutely terrifying…" Cyrus pressed his hands against his chest.
"You are really blessed, Jeremy.
The museum was bombed shortly after you left.
God was really on your side!" Jeremy wasn't in the mood to consider whether he was lucky or not.
He immediately asked his secretary, '"Were there any casualties at the scene?"
"Yes.
Five security guards died in the explosion.
Thankfully, you're safe.
Also, the bombs only detonated after the museum was closed.
So, there were not as many casualties as there could've been.
"I suspect that the terrorists were only aiming to destroy a landmark at Kontina.
It doesn't seem like they were targeting you…
tt "Nope, they were actually targeting Mr.
President!" Jasper jumped to his feet from the couch.
The veins on his temples throbbed.
"I get it now…
I know how Jameson lured Lyse away.
"He planted the bombs where Jeremy was supposed to be, then forced Lyse to leave with him by threatening to kill Jeremy and others, and subsequently causing Miley to live in pain for the rest of her life." Everyone's hearts dropped.
"Lyse was trying to save me?" Jeremy's heart wrenched.
He was filled with regret and self-blame.
He hit his fists on his chest.
"I was too incompetent.
I fell into Jameson's scheme.
That was why he had an opportunity to strike." Miley cried her eyes out.
'Lyse…
My Lyse.
I have wronged you!" "East side of West City district." Jasper's eyes reddened.
He clenched his hands into fists as he imprinted this location deep in his heart.
"Let's begin a thorough search from that location.
"I will find Lyse and bring her home even if it means I must sacrifice my meals and sleep!" Kontina's coastal waters included tens of islands of all sizes.
One was an island nicknamed "The Wizard of Oz", located farthest from the mainland.
This island looked like a piece of deep emerald lying on the surface of a glittery, blue sea.
It looked phantasmal, mysterious, and romantic at the same time.
Jameson purchased this island anonymously last year.
It was one of his personal assets, and he changed its name to "Rose Island".
Initially, this was a gift for Alyssa.
Yet, this had become a "rose enclosure" where he was keeping his beloved woman confined.
Even so, he still felt satisfied.
In his eyes, he had simply presented the gift to his most beloved woman through a different and more passionate means.
Nighttime befell.
Reflections of the twinkling stars could be seen on the surface of the endless sea.
In a spacious and luxurious room with a retro design, light and shadows interweaved on the silk-bedded bed.
Alyssa's body was slightly curled on the bed, and her dark hair was strewn over a pillow as she slept soundly.
Jameson sat on the side of the bed watching her glowy cheeks. with eyes that were filled with affection and tenderness.
He couldn't help but run his trembling fingers through her soft hair, stroking it longingly.
The moment his cold and trembling lips touched her, tears started streaming down both sides of his paled cheeks.
His heart raced.
At last, he leaned forward and planted a kiss on her forehead.
He could taste the moistness and bitterness from the tip of his tongue.
Nonetheless, he felt that this was the taste of happiness.
He had lost everything, but he managed to acquire her in return.
At this moment, being able to watch over his most beloved Alyssa made everything feel extremely worth it.
It no longer mattered, even if he'd burned the entire world to the ground.
Jameson stared at Alyssa's sleeping face in silence for a really, really long time.
Then he picked up his phone and dialed that familiar number.
After just a few rings, the receiver answered his call.
Although vaguely, Jameson could hear the melodious sound of someone playing a gittern.
However, the person on the other end of the call didn't seem to have any intention of speaking up.
"Mr.
Justin…" Ultimately, Jameson ran out of patience and greeted the other person first.
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2186-A terrifying silence hung over the other end of the call.
Sweat beaded on Jameson's temples as his heart pounded anxiously.
"Congratulations, Mr. Schmidt.
Your wish came true, and you've finally gotten your woman," Justin's unmistakable voice came through, crisp and laced with amusement.
"T need to thank you for coming up with this plan for me and making all of this happen.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have Lyse come to me so easily." Jameson's deep eyes burned with passion.
His voice, however, was rough and full of regret as he continued, "But I'm afraid I can never return to Solana City.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Justin.
I couldn't clear the path for you or eliminate your opponent.
Even the experiment on the new drug had to be halted.
I deserve to die." "Indeed, you do deserve to die." Justin's voice dropped, deep and cold.
The words wrapped around Jameson like a chokehold.
Suffocation crept in, cold sweat running down his stiffened back.
"But you've managed to take the love of my brother's life away.
It's as good as killing him." With a broad smile, Justin continued, " I'd say you've made amends." Relief washed over Jameson.
"Thank you for your forgiveness.
Thank you for making our wish come true," he breathed, a single bead of sweat tracing his cheek "For Ms.
Alyssa, you even used your own mother in your scheme.
You watched her die right in front of you." Justin's tone was playful; whether impressed or mocking was unclear.
"It's truly impressive how merciless you can be." Jameson's heart clenched.
His eyes blurred with tears as he gazed at the woman before him.
Because of her, the excruciating loss of his only family crashed down on him, splintering him inside, his entire being consumed by the pain.
This version of him—could no longer be called human.
People should keep their distance from the wicked, and he was nothing more than a soulless bastard willing to bleed for love.
"Since you had the guts to drug your own mother, it shouldn't be a problem for you to administer some to Ms.
Alyssa." Jameson's pupils constricted immediately.
To him, this suggestion was equivalent to taking a knife and piercing it through his heart.
"Go to the living room now.
There is a box on the tea table.
That's my gift to you." Justin's voice was smooth, almost seductive.
"A wedding gift, if you will." The word "wedding" dripped with sarcasm.
Jameson couldn't feel any joy from his blessing.
"Will do, Mr.
Justin." Jameson got to his feet stiffly, left the room, and went to the living room.
His heart sank when he saw a beautiful mahogany box on the table.
This box wasn't here this afternoon.
Did Justin have people on Rose Island as well? A shiver crawled down his spine.
Step by step, Jameson approached the table, opened the box with one hand, and found three pills inside—white, gray, and black.
They gave off a faint, unsettling scent.
Dazed, Jameson picked up the black pill, holding it between his fingers, studying it in the light.
"Mr.
Justin, this pill is…" "Ms.
Alyssa and my brother are deeply in love.
Nothing can separate them," Justin said, chuckling.
"She's a bird meant to soar.
Can you truly keep her caged on Rose Island forever?" Janmeson pressed his lips together tightly.
"Even if you did," Justin continued, "she's not one to bend easily.
Even if you have her body, you'll never have her heart.
Worse, you might lose her entirely." Jameson shuddered, closing his eyes.
He'd considered these possibilities-Alyssa would like m threaten him with her life once she awoke.
The thought of losing her, after everything, was a fate worse than death.
"If Lyse takes these pills…
What would happen to her?" Jameson's voice trembled.
“Will she be in a vegetative state? Or will she lose all her memories?" "Neither.
"But I assure you, if she survives the ordeal, you'l] have a brand-new start together.
But there will be a time when her body will be under tremendous.
suffering. Justin smiled again as if he were explaining something fun.
Would you like to try?"
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2187-It had been 15 hours since Alyssa vanished after leaving the presidential office.
Jeremy mobilized multiple teams for the search using every bit of his authority.
Joined by Jasper, Cyrus, and Jonah, he stormed Rose Nursing Home, Alyssa's last known location.
Their arrival broke the silence of the nursing home.
Miley, despite her insistence, was stopped by Jonah from joining them, given the high profiles of both her and Jeremy.
Meanwhile, Axel had finally reunited with Amber after countless trials.
He stayed by her side at the hospital, where she remained hospitalized.
Jonah and Cyrus choose to keep him in the dark about Alyssa, unwilling to rob him of the bliss he had fought so hard to achieve.
Outside the nursing home, the head of security and the Criminal Investigation Unit had sealed the building.
No one could enter or leave.
Alerted by the commotion, the on-duty security guard and the nursing home's administrator arrived, stunned by the sight before them.
Cyrus, using his technical expertise, accessed the entrance surveillance footage.
When Alyssa's slender figure appeared on the screen, tension gripped everyone.
"Lyse!" Jasper's bloodshot eyes widened as he shouted, unable to control his emotions.
It was as if he believed his voice could reach her through the video.
"Where's the caregiver who attended to this woman? Bring him here, now!"
Cyrus' sharp eyes locked on the administrator.
Indeed, the seasoned criminal investigator's intimidation was a force to be reckoned with.
Within five minutes, the male caregiver who had welcomed Alyssa approached them, his eyes cast down.
Cyrus scrutinized him closely.
Suspicion gnawed at him.
Years of dealing with criminals had honed his instincts.
He could usually read guilt at a glance.
But this man? He seemed like nothing more than a timid, unassuming caregiver.
His face bore every emotion he felt, far from someone capable of harm.
"How is it," Jasper's voice trembled with barely suppressed fury, " that you, out of all the caregivers here, happened to meet my wife when she arrived? Why you?" The veins on Jasper's temples throbbed; his hand shot out, grabbing the caregiver by his collar and lifting him off the ground.
"Talk! Are you one of Jameson Schmidt's men? Did you help him? Where did you take my wife? Tell us!" Jasper's roar was a primal eruption, a thunderous bellow that shattered the oppressive silence of the hall and echoed through the inky blackness beyond.
"I-I didn't…
It wasn't me!" the male caregiver stuttered, his legs trembling as he stared wideeyed at Jasper.
He felt like he couldn't explain himself.
The head of the Criminal Investigation Unit barked, "Take this person back to the station.
Give him a rigorous interrogation.
That will surely make him confess!"
"Yes, sir!" Two officers were about to carryout the order when the administrator hurried forward.
"It's a misunderstanding.
This has got to be a misunderstanding! Is the Jameson Schmidt you're all talking about the owner of our nursing home? Is it the philanthropist, Mr.
Schmidt?" "The philanthropist?" Cyrus burst out laughing when he heard that.
"Some damn philanthropist he is.
He's just a heartless capitalist through and through and an extremely evil wolf in sheep's clothing." "T-That's not true!"
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2188-The security guard spoke up anxiously, "Mr. Schmidt didn't only purchase this nursing home when it was about to close.
He spent a fortune rebuilding it, took in elderly people abandoned by their children, gave them shelter, and provided free medical care.
He's also incredibly kind to us staff, even buying us insurance! "Mr. Schmidt is a true philanthropist with a heart of gold.
How can you call him a heartless monster? Don't run your mouths like that! "
Jonah and Cyrus were extremely shocked.
The Jameson these people described was completely different from the one they knew.
It was as if he had a split personality.
But Jasper knew better.
Being respectable and kind was just part of the well-crafted facade Jameson hid his dark soul behind.
"when that woman came by this afternoon, what did you talk about?" Jonah asked coldly.
"Mr. Schmidt warned us before," the caregiver stammered.
"He told all of us that if that pretty woman showed up, we were to take her to see his mother." The male caregiver trembled.
"Everyone was busy at the time.
I just happened to-to see her walk in.
I don't know about any schemes.
I don't know anything about it!" With a serious look on his face, Cyrus leaned in to whisper to Jasper.
"Jasper, he doesn't seem to be lying." "Is Jameson's mother still here? Take us to her." Jasper’s bloodshot eyes were like knives against the man's throat.
"Mrs. Schmidt…
She's left the nursing home." Everyone was astonished.
Ina raspy voice, Jasper questioned, "Where is my wife, then?" "After that woman saw Mrs.
Schmidt, something happened.
I don't know what they spoke of, but Mrs.
Schmidt, who was stable, suddenly had a seizure.
She was foaming at the mouth and convulsing.
I called for an air ambulance.
"The woman was worried and got on the helicopter with Mrs. Schmidt.
They left together from the back garden…" The color drained from Jasper's face as he sprinted toward the garden.
The police rounded up everyone involved, while Jonah and Cyrus followed Jasper.
At this very moment, as beautiful as the scenery was, the atmosphere around them felt extremely desolate, heavy, and chilling.
"Jasper!" Jonah and Cyrus ran to him, shocked to find him kneeling.
In his hand lay a red diamond rose brooch—one Alyssa had made and always wore.
They couldn't imagine what had happened.
Even thinking about it hurt.
"Jonah, Jasper, I've looked in to it.
I think the caregiver was telling the truth," Cyrus said, kneeling beside him, trying to remain calm despite his own anxiousness.
"There's no sign of a struggle, no messy footprints.
Another caregiver saw Lyse get into the helicopter with medics.
She got in willingly to accompany Mrs. Schmidt.
No one forced her." "But that's the strangest part." Jasper's eyes burned as The clenched the brooch, its sharp edges piercing his hand.
"Jameson manipulated everyone in the nursing home, even his mother.
They were tools to lure Lyse onto that helicopter." "Jasper is right." Jonah couldn't agree more.
"The only way to get Lyse to leave willingly was to exploit her kindness.
Mrs. Schmidt was just bait.
Jameson's real goal was to use the helicopter to kidnap Lyse. "Oh, God, Cyrus muttered, his nerves shot.
"If that's true, then Lyse has already left Kontina.
It's been more than ten hours!"
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2189-"Jeremy and Miley have considered that possibility and blocked off Kontina's customs.
Jameson is also a wanted criminal who is jointly pursued by two countries.
There's no way he can leave Kontina." Jasper placed the brooch on his chest.
He forced himself to hold back the immense hurt and make a rational judgment.
"He's definitely hiding in Kontina.
He's accustomed to luxury and power, and his pride won't let him live like a fugitive.
He'll stay where he's familiar and where resources are useful." Cyrus was impressed.
He almost wanted to applaud Jasper but knew it wasn't the right time.
Despite his acute headaches, Jasper remained sharp, making sound judgments.
Those around him couldn't help but feel for him.
"Jasper's analysis is spot-on but presents a huge problem.” The look on Jonah's face was grim and drawn.
"At the end of it all, all Jameson wants is Lyse.
Now that he's achieved his goal, he might devise a heinous strategy to constrain Lyse physically and hide her away for good.
He could force her to submit, even if she'd rather die.
With them together now, he has all the time to make her his…" A low groan echoed as Jasper clutched his head.
He fell to his knees as pain wracked his body.
"Jonah, now is not the time to get him worked up!" Cyrus’ heart ached as he put his arms around Jasper.
"T'm just stating what's likely.
We have to be prepared for the worst." Jonah, usually gentle, was emotionless in the face of harsh truths.
"Kontina is vast, with forests and almost 100 islands.
If Jameson hides, it could take a long time to find him.
Anything could happen by then.
It's unavoidable.
"But the good news is that Lyse will most certainly be safe.
Jameson only wants her.
He will not harm her.
I truly believe in this." Jasper's body trembled.
"I'm afraid…
I'm afraid that with Lyse's strong personality, she won't submit to him.
She might take it too hard…" "Absolutely not!" Jonah and Cyrus exclaimed in unison.
"Jasper, we've grown up with Lyse.
She'd never give up on herself, " Cyrus said firmly, his eyes unwavering.
"No matter how bad things get, as long as she's breathing, she'll hold on.
We will find her, Jasper!" "But Jasper, if…
and I'm just saying if, if Jameson ends up…" Jonah turned his face away in extreme pain.
His own cruel imagination hurt him.
"T'll still want her." Jasper, pale and tear-streaked, lifted his face.
" No matter what happens or what she's been through, Lyse will always be my wife.
I'll stay by her side until I die.
I will never give up on her." The sea breeze stirred silver wayes around Rose Island, quiet and desolate.
An uncertain amount of time had passed before the effects of the m tranquilizer had worn off a little.
Only then did Alyssa lift her heavy eyelids and come to slowly.
Even so, her body still felt weak.
She couldn't exert any energy at all.
She could only lay in bed, curl her fingers, and wiggle her nose slightly.
"Lyse, you're awake?" The familiar, tender voice made her heart skip.
Cold sweat broke out across her skin.
"Ja—" Alyssa tried to sit up but couldn't even do so despite mustering up all her strength.
All of a sudden, her body was lifted-Jameson wrapped his muscular arm around her waist, pulling her against his chest.
Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2190-Jameson held Alyssa in his arms, the woman he had sacrificed everything for, as if she was the most precious thing in the world.
His clammy hands pressed her tightly against his chest, as though he wished their souls could merge.
"Jameson…
You bastard…
Let go of me…" Alyssa choked out, her bloodshot eyes brimming with tears.
Despite her rage, a vulnerable air clung to her, evoking pity.
Her fragile beauty only heightened Jameson's desire.
"Lyse, when you look like this…
it only makes me want you more." Sweat slid down his temple, his back quivering as he fought to control himself.
Alyssa could feel his fiery, heavy breaths near her ear, filled with lust.
"Asshole…" Without any strength in her, Alyssa could only allow him to hold her in his arms as tears of hatred welled up in her eyes.
Once so proud, Alyssa Taylor was now entirely at the mercy of her most despised enemy.
The helplessness and despair were worse than death.
"Don't be afraid," Jameson whispered, running his fingers through her dark hair.
"I only gave you a tranquilizer.
Once it wears off, you'll feel better.
I won't harm your health." He caressed her tenderly.
"But you'll need to listen to me." "Jameson…
You bastard…
You've succeeded in the end." Alyssa's body was highly strained.
She glared at Jameson angrily.
Despite being immobile, her entire being radiated a profound and visceral aversion.
"Do you really think you've won? The Schmidt Group has fallen, the drug experiment is over, Carl and Nicholas…
All those trusted allies of yours are either dead or have betrayed you.
You're already at a dead end!" Jameson listened silently, his eyes glinting with amusement.
"Now that you've kidnapped me, you plan to use me as a hostage for your escape," she laughed bitterly, her eyes reddened with rage.
"But forget it.
1 won't be reduced to a mere captive…
not even in death!" "You've misunderstood me, Lyse.
I've never thought of hurting you.
All I wanted was to be with you." His gaze was intense, filled with longing and possession.
"Plus, I know you very well.
You've always been so stubborn, like a mule.
The more you're held back, the harder you'll fight to be free.
"So, I'm sure you're not thinking about dying right now.
Instead, you're thinking about how you can escape this island or perhaps about how you can kill me.
"Moreover, your family members are looking forward to your return.
Also, there's Jasper.
Could you bear to die? If you died, they'd be so heartbroken." Tears com welled in Alyssa's eyes as she thought of Winston, her brothers, Mandy and the others, and last but not least, Jasper.
Her chest heaved, her heart pounding like a small boat adrift in a violent storm, threatened by towering waves.
"Lyse, this Rose Island is something I prepared specially for you.
It's my wedding gift to you.” Alyssa's entire body tensed up.
Through gritted teeth, she growled, "Son of a bitch!" With his icy tips) m Jameson pecked her on her forehead, on the tip of her nose, and her earlobe.
In a husky voice full of passion, he said, " I've filled this place with your favorite roses.
There are white roses, red roses…
I've also cultivated black roses for you.
I'll carry you there to have a look shortly, alright?" What little energy Alyssa had left was focused on her neck as she shook her head vigorously to resist his kisses, which were starting to get out of hand.
His touch slithered over her skin, cold and repulsive like a serpent.
There was no love, only revulsion.
"Lyse, you and Jasper are not yet married." Alyssa's pupils constricted as she held her breath.