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Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2291-Caroline was deranged, and Justin tortured and killed animals. To make matters worse, Zachary, the Dutton family's heir and Justin's uncle, had brutally murdered his own lovers. A horrifying thought struck Alyssa-Was everyone in the Dutton family mentally disturbed? Did Justin inherit Caroline's insanity, which explained his wild behavior?

"Is it true that Justin isn't sane?" Sean shook his head in disbelief. "But he looks completely normal! His emotions are absolutely stable!

'That's what scares me the most. I'm afraid he has been disguising himself all these years, suppressing his true nature just to get closer to Madam. I'm worried he might harm you! Rosie exclaimed, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Justin's torture and killing of animals suggest he has violent tendencies and a cold-blooded nature. This behavior indicates antisocial personality traits, but it doesn't provide sufficient evidence of a mental illness."

Alyssa took a deep breath to calm herself. She continued with a contemplative gaze and a slight tremor in her eyes, "However, mental conditions can indeed be hereditary. I suspect Mrs. Beckett and her eldest brother had some form of abnormality."

"Ms. Alyssa, I've just remembered something!" Sean's eyes widened. "I recall my father mentioning that it was his colleague who handled the murder case involving Zachary Dutton.

"During his first trial, he was sentenced to death. But in the second trial, he appealed, and his lawyer submitted a diagnosis report stating he had a mental condition. That's why he was sentenced to life in prison.

The justice system in Solana City is very strict about examining and diagnosing whether a criminal has any mental issues. The fact that Zachary managed to navigate through all the layers of supervision and checks shows he is absolutely insanel

Alyssa lowered her eyes, agreeing with Sean's assessment.

"Overall, Madam, you must stay away from Mr. Justin-preferably as far away as possible. As the saying goes, a leopard doesn't change its spots. After 20 years away, how could he become an honest person overnight? He likely returned with a scheme in mind..."

Suddenly, Rosie slapped her forehead. "Oh no! Is he going to fight Mr. Jasper for the position as heir? That lunatic... He wouldn't do anything to harm Mr. Jasper, would he?"

Even though this was merely speculation, Alyssa felt as though she were being strangled. She could hardly breathe. After a moment, her eyes sparkled with determination. She looked at Rosie and said, "If that's the case, I shouldn't hide from him."

Rosie and Sean were both taken aback. "Why is that?"

"If he's not back to cause trouble, I won't do anything. But if he intends to harm Jasper, I won't let him succeed."

Alyssa lifted her chin slightly. Her dark eyes were as still as a midnight lake, yet they contained an unpredictable strength. She continued, "When he returns to the Beckett Group,

he'll certainly keep his plans secret from Jasper and the rest of the Becketts

"But if he tries to approach me, and I lure him in, he might reveal his true intentions to show his sincerity. If he has anything to hide, I won't leam about it as long as I avoid him. Therefore, I can't back away, no matter what."

"But, Madam, that's far too dangerous!" Rosie had heard from Xavier about Alyssa and Jasper's breakup. Her heart ached for Alyssa, so much so that she was on the verge of tears. "With Mr. Jasper's condition.. he can't be by your side to protect you. How can you face this alone? You can't put yourself in danger again!"

Alyssa forced a reassuring smile, suppressing the sorrow inside her. "I've never relied on Jasper in my life. Besides, there's no one we can rely on forever. The only one we can truly depend on is ourselves."

Just then, her phone rang. It was Cyrus calling.

Alyssa's heart raced. She sensed that something was about to happen.

"Hey, Cyrus,' she answered.

"Lyse, the DNA test results are in."

The emotions that surged within Cyrus made his voice tremble uncontrollably. "Remy... Is Darrien!

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2292-Instantly, Alyssa's waterworks were turned on. Warm tears of joy streamed down her cheeks.

She knew it. She had always known it. From the moment she first saw Rerny, she was certain he was Damien. Despite his cold, heartless, and distant demeanor, that familiar sense of kinship had left no doubt in her mind.

"Madam, what's wrong?" Rosie quickly pulled out a handkerchief and hurried to wipe Alyssa's tears.

Alyssa forced herself to stay calm. In a low, steady voice, she asked, "Cyrus, have you told anyone else about this?"

Having worked on many cases over the years, Cyrus knew how to maintain his composure. "No," he answered. "This is big news. I've only told you. I haven't mentioned it to Dad or Mom.

"Good. For now, we need to keep this between us. Don't tell Dad or Mandy."

Alyssa's chest tightened, her eyes buming with intensity. "I'm worried we'll tip off the enemy. Worse still, the person controlling Damien might hurt him if his identity is revealed.

Cyrus responded with equal seriousness, "Lyse, don't worry. I've considered that too. When get home, I'll keep this from my mother and calm her down. Otherwise, knowing her, she'll turn the whole country upside down looking for Damien. Who knows what chaos that would cause!*

He paused, a troubled expression crossing his face. 'But if Damien's alive… who saved him after he fell into the sea? What happened to him? And why has he changed so much?"

Alyssa's heart ached at the thought of the horrifying scar on Damien's body. "I'm afraid Damien has lost all his memories. He doesn't remember us at all. I saw that scar. There's no way he could've survived on his own without someone saving him. Someone must ve rescued him, treated him, and then…

"And then turned him into such a merciless person?" Cyrus finished, his voice trembling with emotion. "I've fought Damien. He's practically a killing machine now! Who could have done this to him?"

Sean and Rosle watched Alyssa closely, their concem evident.

Alyssa leaned back, exhausted, closing her eyes as she tried to think clearly.

Every time Damien appeared, it was as part of Jameson's schemes. But Jameson was already dead, and yet Damien kept showing up to block her path. This could only mean one thing-the person who had controlled Jameson also controlled Damien.

It was "Sir" who had done this to Damien.

"Could it be because of medications?" Alyssa muttered, opening her eyes slowly.

Anxiously, Cyrus pressed on, "What did you say, Lyse? What medications?"

When we were at Jameson's, Jasper took medications Sir gave him. They turned him into

the emotionless machine he is now. And it seems Damien's condition is similar. Could it be that Damien took the same medication, which turned him into who he is now?"

Cyrus questioned, "What the hell was that medication?"

"Previously, Jul mentioned that it was a medication that damaged cranial nerves. Plus, it's irreversible."

So, even if we find Damien, he's already been manipulated and brainwashed. Would he even want to come home with us?"

At the mention of home, a lump formed in Alyssa's throat. She took a deep breath and said," Don't worry, Cyrus. I will wake Damien up, no matter the cost. I will bring him home."

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2293-Jasper had been feeling mentally exhausted for three days since his fainting spell at the hospital.

During a regular corporate meeting, he even zoned out and started nodding off in front of everyone.

He turned down all evening business parties and social events, opting to return to Seaview Manor with Xavier.

Xavier's eyes were filled with concern as he trailed behind Jasper. "Mr. Beckett, you haven't been doing well lately. Would you like to go to the doctor's?"

"Which doctor?"

Jasper felt a heaviness in his body, a throbbing in his head, and a chill in the air that made him uncomfortable in a way he couldn't quite explain. "Dr. Lovelace is gone. Who else can solve my problems?"

Xavier, deeply worried, sighed like a father fretting over his son. "But if you keep ignoring this, what will you do if it gets worse? After today's meeting, the higher-ups were already whispering about you behind your back. If rumors start spreading… "I am not sick," Jasper replied, his breath labored as he clenched his teeth to suppress his discomfort. "No one knows my body better than I do."

Xavier lowered his head, troubled. This version of Jasper was more stubborn than ever, refusing to listen to anyone.

Inside the living room, Justin and Javier were sitting on the couch, chatting happily and sipping tea, creating a calm, harmonious atmosphere.

"Welcome home, Jasper," Justin greeted with a smile and a nod.

"Hi, Dad. Hi, Justin," Jasper replied, his face expressionless, his eyes showing a hint of fatigue.

Jasper had studied at the military academy and had endured countless injuries over the years, both major and minor. Yet, he had never seemed so defeated before. Justin frowned slightly. "Jasper, are you feeling unwell? You don't look good."

Jasper answered immediately, "I'm fine."

Just then, Sheryl, dressed in a white business suit, walked over carrying a tray of carefully arranged fruit. As she approached, her eyes met Jasper's. She smiled softly and tucked a few strands of hair behind her ear in a delicate, feminine gesture. But Jasper coldly looked away, unfazed.

Sheryl's smile faltered, and she felt a surge of irritation inwardly. She had assumed their relationship would have grown closer after she had saved him, but nothing had changed.

Still, Justin had advised her to be patient. Jasper, dense as he was, needed to be won over slowly.

"Jasper, you really should seek treatment if you're not feeling well. Don't delay just because it's inconvenient," Javier said, his expression stern but fatherly. "You're the president of Beckett Group.

"If something happens to you, it'll cause turmoil within the company. You need to keep that in mind. At least you've come to your senses and aren't bewitched by that woman from the Taylor family anymore. You no longer have to sacrifice yourself for her."

Javier's tone grew more intense. "It's absurd that a woman from the Taylor family had such control over you. It's embarrassing!"

Annoyed, Jasper furrowed his brow. "Dad, if there's nothing else, I'm going upstairs."

He turned to leave.

"Mr. Jasper," Sheryl suddenly called out in a sincere voice. "Have you been feeling light-headed and weak recently? Do you sometimes feel chills all over your body?"

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2294-Jasper's eyes widened.

In a low voice, he asked, "How did you know that?" "Dr. Gillis isn't just an exceptional surgeon.

When she was in Mosgravia, she also researched mental illnesses and related medications." Justin took a casual sip of tea.

"I heard from Dr. Lovelace that you suffered brain damage after taking some unverified medication while you were with Jameson.

"Since Dr. Gillis identified your symptoms, she may be able to treat you.

Why not let her give it a try? It might bring you some relief from the pain." Jasper remained expressionless and replied calmly, "Thanks, Justin, but I'll pass." "If Dr.

Gillis can help, you should go ahead with it." Javier's face brightened upon hearing this.

"Dr. Gillis, I officially appoint you as Jasper's private physician! Don't worry about your salary.

As long as Jasper recovers, I'll make sure you're well compensated." Jasper furrowed his brow in protest.

"Dad, I don't need a private physician.

Besides, Justin needs Dr. Gillis' care.

She shouldn't have to look after two patients at once." "Jasper, you're my brother.

You don't need to feel guilty about it," Justin said with a smile.

"I'm already much better under Dr. Gillis’ care.

If you're uncomfortable with having my people around, at least allow her to be involved in your treatment.

"I'm sure her expertise will help ease your condition.

Plus, you're in a critical position now.

The future of Beckett Group rests on your shoulders.

If something happened to you, Grandpa and Dad would be devastated." That last statement struck a chord with Jasper.

After a brief silence, he agreed.

"Alright then.

Thanks for thinking of me, Justin." Justin gave a gracious smile.

"No worries." Sheryl approached gracefully, a polite smile on her face.

She extended her hand toward Jasper, who remained cold and distant.

" Mr. Jasper, I look forward to working with you." Jasper's frown deepened.

He made no move to respond.

Sheryl awkwardly left her hand outstretched, her forced smile faltering.

Reluctantly, and only to avoid embarrassing Justin, Jasper extended his hand and shook hers.

The midnight stillness of Seaview Manor was broken only by the soft glow of a single table lamp.

In the dimly lit room, Justin sat on acouch, his navy blue nightshirt draped loosely over his frame.

A pair of elegant silver-framed glasses perched on the bridge of his tall nose, his eyes cast downward.

His striking features, a perfect blend of symmetry and sophistication, hinted at a man of depth and reserve.

Yet, his enigmatic presence concealed a hidden danger lurking beneath the surface.

Sheryl approached, carrying a tray laden with a glass of water anda small plate of pills.

"Mr. Justin, it's time for your medications." Justin didn't rush to take the pills.

Instead, he continued flipping through the document on his lap.

Without looking up, he said calmly, "Jasper is emotionally numb right now.

It's only natural for him to ignore you.

Don't let it affect you.

Just follow my instructions." Sheryl] panicked as she quickly clarified, "Mr.

Justin, I swear I have no personal motives regarding Jasper.

Everything I'm doing is for your greater plan.

Please believe me!" "I do," Justin replied with a smile.

In one swift motion, he grabbed the pills, tilted his head back, and swallowed them.

The bitterness made him wince.

"Mr. Justin, why do you have to endure this…" Sheryl said with a hint of resentment in her voice as she handed him the glass of water.

"I wish Jasper could experience even a fraction of the suffering you've been through.

But no matter what, it won't make up for the lifetime of pain he's caused you."

Justin gave a slight smile and put down the document.

He then placed a small bag of blue pills in front of Sheryl.

"Now that he and Alyssa have cut ties, you have a chance to get closer to him.

Learn his habits quickly and find an opportunity to slip him these : Sheryl picked up the pills and examined them under the lamp, her voice filled with excitement.

Are these newly developed by RC?

What are they called?' Justin's eyes)

glinted asche leplied? "They're DACo089, also known as 'Crystal Ice." Sheryl caught on immediately.

In a hushed tone, she asked, "Will there be noticeable side effects?" "The pills Jasper took earlier were from the earliest version of DAC0o089.

Those had harsher ingredients, making their effects ten times stronger, but they also had severe side effects.

"This current version is much improved.

It won't be long before it's ready for the market.

But once he stops taking it, the withdrawal symptoms will be obvious." "Mr. Justin " Sherylasked, wolmedy won't Jasper realize something's wrong with his health after a while? He's surrounded by trusted people like Xavier and Mrs.

Rosie.

Wouldn't he immediately suspect me?" Justin smirked and elegantly adjusted his glasses.

"I never intended for you to stay hidden indefinitely.

You might have the patience for that, but I don't." Sheryl was taken aback but quickly nodded.

Justin's smile grew wider as if he found the situation fascinating.

His tone carried a hint of excitement.

"Besides, by the time Jasper realizes something is wrong with 'Crystal Ice,' his heart will no longer be able to control his body."

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2295-That day, after Cyrus and Alyssa reached an agreement, Cyrus returned home to update Winston and Mandy.

Winston had already assumed that Mandy had misidentified Remy, thinking it was just a result of her longing for Damien. He hadn't held out much hope from the start. Mandy, however, was devastated. Her disappointment ran deep, and her emotions were heavily affected.

Initially, she was doubtful, but she eventually had to accept the truth. She spent three or four days in bed, overwhelmed with despair.

It wasn't until Alyssa returned home that Mandy forced herself to sit up. She pressed on, asking once more," Lyse… are you certain? Are you sure he wasn't Damien?"

Tears brimmed in her eyes as she spoke.

Thanks to her meticulous self-care, Mandy always appeared refined and younger than her years, but she looked noticeably aged after just a few days of sadness.

"Mandy, I understand exactly how you feel," Alyssa said, her voice thick with emotion. She held Mandy's cold hands tightly. "I wish more than anything that Damien was alive too… but that man wasn't him. He just looks a lot like Damien."

Mandy closed her eyes, shaking her head in bitter disappointment.

"Lyse, you might think I'm losing my mind, but ever since Damien's plane crash, I've dreamed about him constantly. I've always felt that he's still alive, somewhere, just unable to find his way home."

"Mandy…" Alyssa nearly burst into tears, but she held them back.

There was something profound and indescribable about the bond between a mother and her child. It defied logic, and Alyssa understood that.

"Forget it. Let's not talk about this." Mandy forced herself to pull herself together. She wiped her tears gently with a handkerchief. Then, she instructed a helper calmly, "Prepare a discreet outfit for me and have the driver get the car ready."

After the helper acknowledged her instructions and left the room, Alyssa asked in a concerned voice, "Where are you going, Mandy?"

With a cold gleam in her eyes, Mandy answered, "I'm making a trip to Belbanks Second Prison."

Alyssa was stunned. "You're… going to see Mr. Joseph?"

"Yeah. Didn't Jasper suffer brain damage because of some strange medication? Joseph is an expert in biopharmaceuticals, so I wanted to ask him if he has any ideas."

Alyssa's heart skipped a beat. She perked up immediately. "Mandy, if you don't mind, I'd like to come with you!"

Over an hour later, Alyssa and Mandy arrived at Belbanks Second Prison.

In the visitation room, they met with Joseph, who was looking haggard. He was in his prison uniform and had handcuffs over his wrists.

"Mandy… Ms. Alyssa." After a long period of reformation, Joseph sat politely before them. The arrogant air he once carried was long gone after his time in prison.

Mandy's cold gaze pierced through him, her silence speaking volumes about her lingering resentment toward him. Alyssa had a specific reason for coming. She wanted to avoid any awkwardness that might further alienate Joseph, so she greeted him cordially, "Uncle Joseph."

Mandy's eyes widened in surprise. After Alyssa's birth mother's passing, she and Mandy had formed a close bond. However, Alyssa had never acknowledged any kinship with the relatives of Winston's other wives. Hearing her call Joseph "Uncle" was a revelation, as if Alyssa was finally recognizing Mandy's place in her life.

Joseph looked flustered, shaking his head. The handcuffs clinked as he waved his hands. 'Ms. Alyssa, that's too much. I'm nothing more than a prisoner. Even before all this, I was just an adopted son of the Lovelaces, not related to Mandy by blood. I don't deserve to be regarded as your uncle."

Mandy, uninterested in the formalities, cut to the chase. "We came to get your thoughts on something."

Joseph's brow furrowed with concern. "Are there problems with Lovelace Group?"

"No, the company is fine. It's Jasper. He's in trouble. Mandy quickly updated Joseph on the recent events.

Alyssa's voice was strained as she asked, "Uncle Joseph, what kind of medication could be so powerful that it would make Jasper lose his ability to process emotions?"

Joseph's face twisted in thought. "In all my years working with pharmaceuticals, I've never heard of a drug that could do that.' He paused for a moment before continuing, "I've heard of cases where people lose emotional capacity after severe head trauma. Once, I even treated a patient who had a bullet lodged in their brain, which impacted their emotions. But I've never seen anything like that caused by medication."

Mandy and Alyssa exchanged a look, their disappointment palpable.

Suddenly, Joseph's eyes lit up, his expression growing grim. "Wait… There is one other possibility."

Alyssa leaned forward urgently. "What is it?"

Through gritted teeth, Joseph answered, "Drugs!"

Both Alyssa and Mandy inhaled sharply.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2296-"Consuming or injecting large doses of drugs can damage the brain's amygdala. That's likely why Mr. Beckett ended up like this. Right now, it seems to be the only explanation."

Alyssa was utterly shocked. Her voice cracked as she muttered, "Could it be that what Jameson forced Jasper to take was some kind of drug?"

Mandy couldn't believe her ears. "Didn't he only take three pills? How could they have caused such serious damage?"

"A small dose of a drug can make someone feel euphoric, but large doses can feel worse than death."

Joseph lowered his eyes and sighed. "There are many addicts who've died after injecting substances into themselves. If the pills Mr. Beckett took were highly pure drugs, three of them could very well be fatal."

Alyssa felt a sharp pain in her chest. Anxiety washed over her, and sweat formed on her forehead. "Will… Will Jasper show any side effects?"

"I can't say for sure without knowing exactly what he took," Joseph replied. "But addicts who stop using drugs often experience chills and discomfort throughout their body. These symptoms gradually worsen if they don't take another dose, which means they've become fully addicted."

"Damn it! That bastard!" Alyssa's heart wrenched. She slammed her fists on the table in frustration.

A tear fell onto the cold, metal surface.

What tormented her even more was that she couldn't approach Jasper right now. She had no way of knowing if he had already become addicted or was suffering from withdrawal. She knew nothing about his condition.

Mandy was also deeply worried. "Jasper is such a good person. If he's been tainted by something like this, his whole life could be destroyed!"

Joseph quickly tried to reassure them. "Mandy, Ms. Alyssa, don't get too anxious. This is just my personal theory. It's possible Mr. Beckett took some type of medication that damaged his mental state, not necessarily a drug. Suppose you can try to get his blood tested in secret. That way, you'll know for sure whether he consumed drugs."

Alyssa's chest tightened. She whispered, "Thank you for telling me this. We'll visit again when we have time." With that, Alyssa and Mandy stood to leave.

"Ms. Alyssa!"

Joseph stood up hurriedly, hesitating before asking, "How is my youngest son, Julien?"

Alyssa's heart sank. "Jul is doing pretty well."

"Is he still with Mr. Jonah? Are they still happy together?" Joseph queried. His eyes had turned red.

Alyssa choked a little. After some deliberation, she still decided to lie. "They're doing really well too. My brother loves him very much."

"In the past, I thought they were just fooling around. I didn't realize how serious they were. Julien is intelligent and kind-he was the best candidate to take over the Lovelace Group. I was too stubborn, too hard on him.

"It's a relief he has Mr. Jonah to love him. Knowing someone is there to care for him brings me some peace… Joseph wiped the tears from his eyes and softly added, "Ms. Alyssa, when you see Julien, please tell him… I'm sorry."

With tears in her eyes, Alyssa answered gently, "I will."

Beckett Group Tower grew quiet as night fell, with only a few people still working. However, Jasper was still in his office, reviewing the development plan for Solana City's A5 real estate project. This project was crucial to Beckett Group's growth over the next five years.

"Mr. Beckett, you should head home, Xavier said, concerned as he noticed how pale and tired Jasper looked. Even if you stay up all night, you won't finish this. Your health is more important. You can pick up where you left off tomorrow."

Suddenly, Jasper shivered. He frowned. "Did you turn the air conditioning on? Why is it so cold in here?"

Xavier looked confused. "No, I didn't. It's snowing outside, so the heater's on. Why would the air conditioning be on?"

Jasper gritted his teeth, but he couldn't shake the bone-chilling cold that seemed to be coming from within him. "Mr. Beckett, there's a charity dinner this weekend. Will you be attending?"

Jasper felt a slight ache in his head and responded coolly, "I'll donate, but I won't be attending. I've been too busy lately."

Xavier hesitated. "I heard that KS Group participates in this event yearly, donating large sums. Mr. Jonah usually attended in the past. Since Ms. Alyssa became KS Group's president last year, I'm sure she'll be there this time." Jasper's vision swam, and he kept his eyes down.

"Mr. Beckett, would you consider- Before Xavier could finish his sentence, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in," Jasper said.

The door opened, and Sheryl walked in with a smile. "Mr. Jasper, how are you feeling today? Does your head still hurt? Are you still feeling the chills?"

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2297-Jasper discreetly clenched his trembling hands into fists under the table. With a dim look in his eyes, he answered Sheryl, "I'm fine. What brings you here, Dr. Gillis?"

Sheryl smiled warmly. "Mr. Jasper, have you forgotten? Mr. Javier instructed me to stay by your side and keep a close watch on your health whenever I have time."

"Even so, don't you know what the most basic manners are?" Deep down, Xavier rolled his eyes. "Even if you wanted to look after Mr. Jasper's health, the president's office isn't a place you can barge into just as you wish. Dr. Gillis, are you as impolite as this before Mr. Justin too?"

Sheryl wasn't offended. Instead, she lifted her lips into a smile. 'Every field of work is different. Mr. Hall, you're only saying this because you've never been in this field. So, I don't blame you.

"But, if Mr. Jasper's condition were to flare up while there was no one around him to tend to him, would you be responsible if anything bad happened to him?"

Xavier burned with so much anger that his chest hurt. He tightened his fists.

Ever since Justin brought such a strange woman home, all their peace and serenity had been shattered!

The current Jasper wasn't the same person he was before-all women were now equal in his eyes.

They were at such a delicate juncture. If Sheryl took advantage of the current situation by always being by Jasper's side, she would have the upper hand.

Wouldn't it then be possible for her to benefit from being close to Jasper, which would result in them developing feelings for one another?

Alyssa's husband was about to be stolen from her.

They were in a dangerous situation!

"Xavier, go make me a cup of coffee." Jasper was completely disinterested in the dispute between Xavier and Sheryl. He lowered his eyes and continued looking through a document.

Through gritted teeth, Xavier acknowledged, "Will do, Mr. Beckett."

The look in Sheryl's eyes dimmed. She smiled and asked in a calm voice, "Mr. Beckett, do you enjoy drinking coffee?"

Jasper answered, 'Yes.' "Not only can I brew tea, but my coffee-brewing skills are pretty good too. Shall I brew some for you to try next time?' "To date, I have never seen anyone make coffee better than my girlfriend does."

The moment Jasper blurted that statement, his heart started pounding hard.

The images that flashed through his mind were from those early mornings after he had made love with Alyssa.

She stood in the kitchen, clasping gently at the nightgown draped around her. He saw how adorable and pleased she looked as she hummed a tune while making coffee for him.

A ray of sunshine shone warmly on that beautiful and attractive face of hers. In his memory, he once wrapped his arms around that slim waist of hers because he just couldn't help himself.

He'd lower his head and kiss her deeply on her blushing cheeks and on every part of her that he set his eyes on. "Jasper, will you always love me?*

"Lyse, I love you… I will always love you."

Jasper's heartbeat was always steady. All of a sudden, he could feel his heart skip a beat.

He steadied his breathing and corrected himself in a low voice, "I meant my ex-girlfriend."

"Oh, Ms. Alyssa? I do admit that she's a multi-talented woman." Sheryl laughed tenderly. She leaned in toward Jasper and continued in a profound tone, 'But over time, one is bound to get sick of coffee brewed by the same person. It wouldn't be a bad idea to get a taste of something different."

"Dr. Gillis, aren't you encroaching on my personal matters?" Jasper finally lifted his eyes. He stared at Sheryl with a frigid gaze.

Sheryl scoffed on the inside. She pulled out a few packets of pills from her bag and placed them before Jasper. "This is a medication that I've prescribed for you, Mr. Jasper. It's meant to treat your current symptoms specifically. You may try taking it for a while. If it's not effective, you can just stop taking it.' Jasper had just picked up the pills when Xavier walked over with coffee. He stared at Sheryl coldly.

"Mr. Beckett almost lost his life because he consumed medications from an unknown source. Did you think that he would just take these funny substances that you've just whipped out out of nowhere?"

In other words, he suspected something fishy about the medication.

After all, Sheryl was someone who worked under Justin. Even if Jasper was indebted to Justin, he still needed to be wary of him.

Brotherhood was not a concept within wealthy families other than in the Taylor family. The Schmidt family was one such example.

Sheryl sniggered arrogantly. "I know what you're worried about, Mr. Hall. Back then, Mr. Justin almost died trying to save Mr. Jasper. How many brothers on this earth would be able to do what Mr. Justin did?

"If he had motives of his own, wouldn't it save his time and energy if he had just abandoned Mr. Jasper back then?

Xavier was fuming. Yet, what Sheryl said was true. He couldn't fight back.

There was a slight quiver in Jasper's eyes as he pursed his lips.

"If both of you have your reservations about the medication and Mr. Justin's sincerity, I have a simple solution for you. Just take these pills and run tests on them. I'll take them myself if you find any problems with them," Sheryl challenged fearlessly and straightforwardly.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2298-"Please thank Justin on my behalf." Jasper looked at Sheryl with an emotionless gaze. "I will take the medications. I've got work to do, so you may go ahead and take your leave, Dr. Gillis."

"I shall not take up any more of your time, Mr. Jasper. Contact me promptly if you feel unwell in any way.

Upon saying that, Sheryl turned and walked to the door.

"Xavier, I will attend the charity event on the weekend," Jasper informed in a deep voice.

Xavier was overjoyed. "Got it, Mr. Beckett. I will make the necessary arrangements shortly!"

Sheryl's eyes briefly lit up before they narrowed. Then, she strutted away.

The moment the door was closed, Jasper picked up the pills. With a frosty look on his face, he tossed them into the trash can.

"Mr. Beckett, have you come to your senses?" Xavier was so close to bursting into happy tears. He had thought that Jasper had already been blinded by that cunning fox!

"It's true that Justin saved me. But that doesn't mean I'd have to accept everything he gives me."

Jasper closed the document on his desk. As he breathed slowly, he recalled the conversation he and Justin had on the rooftop the other day.

He could feel a dull pain in his temples as he tightened his grip around the pen in his hand.

In the blink of an eye, the weekend was here.

This year's Solana City charity event was different from past events. Several affluent families from the city, as well as government and non-government organizations, had come together to form a charity foundation. Such events allowed people to showcase their generosity and build a positive public image.

Alyssa, now the president of KS Group, had an obligation to attend, especially since she was already at the forefront of many philanthropic efforts.

Her Rolls-Royce glided to a halt outside Solana City's largest orphanage, one of the foundation's key initiatives. Unlike the glamorous charity dinners, the daytime event at the orphanage involved more hands-on effort, so most of the affluent chose not to participate.

As Alyssa and Sean stepped out of the car, Andie Campbell, the orphanage director, greeted them.

It had just snowed last night, so the courtyard was covered in a blanket of white. Teachers and volunteers were clearing the snow away.

"This year's event has brought a lot of energy to our orphanage," Andie began.

While showing Alyssa around, Andie remarked with a sense of relief, 'In previous years, the charity dinner was always bustling with activity, while our orphanage remained so quiet. Hardly anyone cared to visit. This shows you have a kind heart, Ms. Alyssa. You really care about children."

Alyssa gave a small, thoughtful nod. "Is there anyone else attending today, aside from myself?"

"Yes! Mr. Beckett from the Beckett Group is here too."

Suddenly, Alyssa stopped in her tracks. Her heart hammered against her chest as she asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "Mr. Beckett… Where is he?"

"He's playing soccer with the children in the back."

Alyssa forced herself to hold back that strong urge of hers to meet with Jasper. She went to the back, pretending to be calm. Before she even stepped out there, she could hear joyful laughter from the children.

In the next second, she froze on the spot. Her racing heart sank in disappointment.

The view before her eyes was a snowy white scene as serene as a painting.

Justin was wearing a black woolen coat as he sat in his wheelchair, maneuvering it around the children. He smiled from ear to ear while playing soccer with the kids.

Despite his physical limitations, he was really agile. Not only was there no sign of clumsiness, but he even appeared to have a hint of youthful vigor and recklessness.

"Watch out, sir!"

The ground was slippery due to the snow. Noticing that Justin's wheelchair was a little unstable, a young boy rushed up to him to stabilize his wheelchair.

"Thank you, kiddo." A warm smile came across Justin's face as he lifted his hand and stroked the boy at the top of his head.

"Woah… Look, sir. There's a beautiful lady over there!"

The boy pointed in Alyssa's direction. Justin looked in the same direction and beamed.

"What a coincidence, Ms. Alyssa."

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2299-Even though Justin was fully capable of operating his wheelchair, two young and adorable boys still helped with pushing him toward Alyssa.

"Mr. Justin, I didn't expect to see you here."

Although Alyssa responded politely with a smile, an observant person could tell that her smile was forced. "I didn't think you would attend an event like today's."

Justin lifted his elegant and bright face. He chuckled and asked, "Were you disappointed to see me?"

Alyssa's heart trembled. She posed an obvious question. "What is there to be disappointed about?"

"Logically speaking, Jasper should be the one to attend the charity events. I am not Beckett Group's president. So, in order to avoid having too many speculations going around out there, I won't be attending tonight's charity dinner. I will simply give them my best wishes."

With an understanding smile on his face, Justin explained in a tender voice, "Even though you didn't get to meet Jasper here, you will be able to see him when you attend the charity dinner tonight, Ms. Alyssa.

Alyssa pursed her lips. She studied Justin with a slightly discerning gaze. In a cold voice, she clarified, "I won't be attending the dinner. You're overthinking it, Mr. Justin."

Right then, Andie interrupted, "Ms. Alyssa, you might not know this, but Mr. Beckett has always been one of the greatest financial supporters of the charity foundation that supports us.

"He has been dedicating himself to charity these past few years. His support behind the scenes was one of the reasons our orphanage was able to expand to its current state."

Alyssa furrowed her brows subtly.

"Don't mention it, Ms. Campbell. It's the least I can do."

Justin smiled slightly. "Ms. Alyssa, I will build snowmen with the children in a bit. If you don't mind, would you like to come for a tour around the place for now?"

Alyssa didn't want to give outsiders the impression that she was pretentious, so she agreed in a soft voice, "Sure." She looked back and glanced at Sean, whose face was filled with concern. Then, she and Justin walked into the orphanage.

Meanwhile, Amber, who had reverted to her original appearance, arrived at the orphanage. A teacher quickly approached her at the entrance. "Excuse me, miss. May I know who you are?"

Amber was stunned. Thereafter, a joyous smile came across her face.

She was once a volunteer at this orphanage for three years. The teacher before her eyes actually knew her, but Amber couldn't believe that the teacher didn't recognize her at all. It seemed like she had indeed bid her dark past goodbye.

"I'm a new volunteer here. I'm… Clara Whitaker."

Amber came up with an alias for herself recently, fearing that she would draw unwanted attention.

Whitaker was her lover's last name, while Clara represented her anticipation of a bright future.

She pulled out an ID with a photograph of her new face on it. 'This is my ID. Please, have a look."

"Ah, Ms. Whitaker. Please come with me.

Just as Amber was about to follow the teacher, she heard footsteps behind her. She turned and saw Jasper, bathed in sunlight, walking toward the orphanage.

Walking with him was a woman whose face held a gentle smile. It was none other than Sheryl.

Amber's pupils constricted. Other than feeling alerted, her heart ached deeply for Alyssa.

Anyone who had seen how Jasper and Alyssa journeyed together wouldn't be able to look at this scene. Even Amber's heart wrenched painfully. How agonizing it must have been for Alyssa if she had seen this!

Amber clenched her fists into balls of fury as she watched them walk right past her.

Suddenly, Jasper stopped in his tracks. He directed his gaze toward Amber and asked, "Miss, have we met?" Upon hearing that, Sheryl looked sideways icily.

It was only at this moment that Amber realized that this was the first time Jasper was seeing her in her new face. As they were before Sheryl, a woman with a mysterious background, Amber figured that it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble.

As such, she didn't admit to knowing Jasper. She simply replied, "Nope. You've got the wrong person, Mr. Beckett. Sheryl smiled and said, "Since you've never met, how did you know this is Mr. Jasper Beckett?"

"That's because Mr. Beckett holds a high position and authority as Beckett Group's president." Amber lowered her eyes coldly. "Besides, Mr. Beckett and his ex-partner are well-known in Solana City for rescuing many who have fallen into hopelessness. Is there anyone who doesn't know of him?

"It's not strange that I know who Mr. Beckett is, is it?"

Jasper's eyes dimmed.

Amber and Sheryl glared at one another with hostility hidden in their eyes.

They both had a hunch that the woman before their eyes felt somewhat familiar.

"Mr. Beckett, it's time we head in." Sheryl looked away from Amber's face.

The expression on Jasper's face became as calm as still water once again as he walked away with Sheryl.

With Justin's company, Alyssa had a tour of the entire orphanage. After that, they returned to the courtyard to build snowmen and have a snowball fight with the children.

The delightful atmosphere made Alyssa temporarily forget about her troubles.

Justin sat up straight in his wheelchair while he watched Alyssa form a snowball with the children for the snowman's head. She was wearing a white woolen coat, and her delicate face was flushed pink from the cold.

Her innocent and carefree look made him curl his lips upward involuntarily. His dark eyes contained a slight twinkle.

"Wow… Look at how handsome that man is. He would look good together with Ms. Alyssa, so much so that I wouldn't be able to take my eyes off them!"

"You're right. It's a pity that such a charming man is physically disabled. It's truly such a pity. But, if he's able to stand to his feet, I feel like he'd be on par with Mr. Jasper."

"I heard that he's also from the Beckett family. He's the oldest son in their family."

"I see… He looks like a good match for Ms. Alyssa too. Mr. Jasper better watch out!"

Justin overheard the comments that others were whispering around him. The smile on his face widened. He bent forward, grabbed some snow from the ground, and formed it into a ball.

Seeing that they had finally built a snowman, Alyssa's eyes lit up with a smile. She exhaled puffs of white mist as she panted, and a layer of sweat had formed on her forehead.

The moment she turned around, she spotted Jasper and Sheryl standing a short distance away. Instantly, the warmth throughout her body dissipated, leaving her with a feeling of iciness.

Can Not Win Me Back Chapter 2300-Jasper also spotted Alyssa, who was in Justin's presence.

A beautiful and harmonious scene like this had also once appeared in his monochromatic memories.

He had once watched her play and laugh.

As time passed, another man had already taken his place by her side.

He had been the one who had initiated the breakup. He said he didn't want her to waste her time on him. He was also the one who had asked her to choose a good man for herself.

Nevertheless, when he saw Justin's interest in Alyssa and how happy they were together, an explicable taste of bitterness rose at the back of his throat.

Jasper clenched his fists tightly, the veins on his hands bulging. It felt like a bee had stung him on the tongue, the prickling, numbing sensation spreading through his body. Distracted by his own emotions, he barely noticed when a few snowflakes brushed against his sculpted face.

"Oh no. Watch out, both of you!"

Suddenly, a large clump of snow fell from the branches above Jasper's and Sheryl's heads. Sheryl let out a scream, drawing the attention of everyone around them, including Alyssa's and Justin's.

Realizing the snow was about to fall on her, she shrank in panic and, without thinking, leaned into the unmoving man next to her for protection.

Instinctively, Jasper lowered his head and bent forward slightly. In the next moment, they were both covered in snow from head to toe.

From where Alyssa stood, it looked as though Jasper had shielded Sheryl in his embrace, a gesture that appeared intimate. The sight of it sent a sharp pang through Alyssa's heart. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she struggled to swallow the lump forming in her throat.

Her heart felt like it shattered, just like the snow crashing to the ground-splintering into a messy, slushy heap. "You naughty child! I've told you not to kick the tree, but you just refuse to listen. Look what you've done!"

One of the teachers reprimanded the child who caused the incident and profusely apologized to Jasper and Sheryl. "I'm really sorry! Are you both alright? Would you like to go indoors to warm yourselves up by the fireplace and dry your hair?"

"No worries." Jasper still had that still and grim expression on his face. He didn't even bother dusting the snow that had fallen on the top of his head and shoulders.

"It's alright. It's normal for children to be naughty." Sheryl smiled sweetly. After that, she turned and looked up at Jasper. She then lifted her arms to sweep the snow off his shoulders.

At this very moment, Jasper was staring straight in Alyssa's direction. He hadn't even noticed how close Sheryl was to him.

"I'm sorry, Justin." Alyssa's eyes turned red. She directed her sorrowful gaze elsewhere. She choked, "I've got something else to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

Justin noticed how pale she looked and offered gently. "Let me take you."

"It's fine. I can manage."

Upon saying that, she clenched her teeth, turned around, and hurried out of the courtyard without tuming back. Justin, however, didn't stay where he was. Instead, he maneuvered his wheelchair and followed slowly behind Alyssa. He maintained a distance from her out of courtesy so that she wouldn't feel repulsed by him.

Jasper stood where he was, watching Alyssa and Justin move farther and farther away until they disappeared from his line of sight. At the same time, his heart sank deeper and deeper.

"Mr. Jasper, you've got snow all over you too. Let's go indoors to warm ourselves up. I don't want you to catch a cold."

Sheryl reached out to pull Jasper by the arm.

He avoided her. "You may go on ahead. I'm fine.""

After saying that, he strode off.

"Mr. Jasper!" Sheryl stomped her feet out of anger and resentfully bit down on her lip.

Alyssa quickened her pace, her lips trembling as she wiped the tears that had started to spill from the corners of her eyes.