Ch. 471..480

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 471-Alyssa was quiet on the way from Belbanks to Solana City. There was no hint of her good mood from days ago. Her face was shrouded in gloominess.

Back at the hotel, she kept Sean out and locked herself in her office. Then, she plunged into her investigations about Lyla’s incident years ago.

“The anniversary celebration was the darkest moment in Lyla’s life. Yet, it was because of this incident that her relationship with Winston Taylor blossomed,” wrote an article.

“The internet was in its early stages back in those days. People read their news from magazines or newspapers.

“Winston Taylor was rumored to have bought all the publications that reported on the incident and destroyed all the evidence to suppress the news.

“On top of that, he meted out punishments for the reporters who penned stories on Lyla’s mishap.” “Still, there were some foreign media at the event. Someone filmed the incident and uploaded it to the internet. Winston Taylor had sent his men to take the videos down, but fragments of it lingered on the internet.” Alyssa inhaled deeply and stared keenly at the computer screen while typing away furiously. Before long, she unearthed a blurry recording of the event that had remained buried for over two decades.

In the video, a visibly pale Lyla Nelson was half squatting and shaking violently.

She appeared vulnerable, teetering on the brink of a breakdown.

The spotlight shone mercilessly on top of her head, further intensifying her despair. The audience’s horrified gasps and mocking jeers inundated her, almost drowning and crushing her.

At that moment, a tall figure rushed up to the stage and marched steadily toward her. Alyssa could tell he was Winston from the look of his back.

Without a word, he swiftly removed his jacket, knelt before Lyla, and secured it around her waist.

A hushed silence fell over the audience. Then, the recording abruptly ended.

Alyssa stared blankly at the screen. She leaned into the chair with slumped shoulders. Was that how Winston won Lyla’s heart?

She mused, “Interesting? That old man is certainly an expert in wooing women.

He could very well have founded his own school on the subject.” 1/3 She was interrupted by her phone’s ringing. Gathering herself, she picked up her phone and said, “Sean, what is it?” “Landon Harper is here with his sister.” Alyssa initially wished to turn Landon and Zoe away due to her foul mood over Lyla’s past incident, but she changed her mind when Sean revealed that Landon had brought Zoe over to offer an apology.

Perhaps the sight of a disgruntled Zoe would lift her spirits. She decided to see it as a form of entertainment, as finding joy in another’s misfortune could be rather satisfying.

Sean, his expression marked by a frown, came to her by the entrance of the guest meeting room. He whispered, “Sorry, Ms. Alyssa. I wasn’t informed that Jasper Beckett had tagged along as well. He’s in there.” She looked at him coldly and asked, “Why didn’t you punch him in the face and kick him out?” “I’m sorry, Ms. Alyssa,” replied Sean, who knew he didn’t do his job right.

The problem was that Jasper was sneaky. When Sean led Landon and Zoe into the meeting room, Jasper wasn’t there.

However, when Sean came back to check, he was aghast to see that bastard sitting on the couch and sipping coffee unabashed.

“Whatever. You can’t beat him anyway,” scorned Alyssa, who gestured at Sean to open the door with a lift of her chin.

Then, she strutted into the room with a regal air in her high heels and black suit.

“Lyse…” Landon rose from the couch. His throat was dry from the nervousness.

Alyssa was as breathtaking as usual. She looked just like a beautiful and heartless gangster. Her beauty shook him.

Jasper glanced at Alyssa, feeling tense all over. His heart skipped a beat.

All the while, Zoe was hiding behind Landon, staring squarely at Alyssa’s haughty expression with clenched fists.

“Wow. Everyone’s here,” remarked Alyssa, who shook off her jacket from her shoulders. Sean promptly received it.

Next, she turned to Jasper, who had been staring at her. She snickered. “Oh, Jasper, you are such a darling. Are you here to lend your support for Ms.

Harper?” The way Alyssa mimicked Zoe’s tone irked Jasper. He shot her a begrudging look and coughed in anger at her taunting expression.

Alyssa had been mean to him as usual and would say things that he hated. That was Alyssa for you. She was no Alice White. And Jasper was willing to deal with a rose with thorns.

Zoe was gleeful to see Alyssa misunderstood Jasper’s purpose of visit. She grabbed her chance and trotted over to Jasper with a pitiful look.

“Alyssa, I was a bad judge of character, that I admit. But why are you getting worse by the day as well?” Jasper remained poised and looked at her with an expression that wasn’t completely innocent.

Jasper stated, “I’m not anyone’s lover. I’m just your ex-husband. I was exhausted enough as a husband. I had no time and mood for anyone else.” Hearing that, Zoe stood frozen as though she was struck by lightning. Jasper had cleared the air with her some time ago, but she refused to let go and clung to her delusions.

The way he clarified his relationship with Zoe in front of Alyssa was a slap to her face.

“I am indeed here to lend some support, but not to Ms. Harper,” commented Jasper, who quickly hid his embarrassment by sipping coffee.

He forced himself to down the piping hot coffee, scalding his tongue in the process.

He was fine with these sentiments roaming his mind. Declaring them out loud, however, was rather embarrassing.

Frowning, Alyssa was surprised by the meaning behind his words. Who else would he lend his support to if not Zoe? Was he here to support Landon?

Well, that was no different from supporting Zoe!

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 472-Alyssa pursed her lips coldly, looking unbothered and even a little impatient. In contrast, Zoe was furious, almost ready to explode right then and there.

For Zoe, Jasper openly taking his ex-wife’s side felt like the harshest blow he could deliver.

Why on earth would Jasper choose his former flame over her-an attractive, wellbred single lady?

What made him go back to a woman he had once let go?

Besides, Alyssa always had many men around her.

She had been close to Landon before, and lately, she had been seen with someone named Jameson Schmidt, who wasn’t particularly well-known. Who knew how many-men she had been involved with?

Zoe couldn’t help but wonder why Jasper didn’t find Alyssa repulsive.

“I heard that you brought Ms. Harper here to apologize. That was why I took the time to meet with you.

You should know that I’m not just Alyssa Taylor but also the renowned designer, Alexa.

“Many are lining up to meet with me, spamming my secretary with calls. I don’t have the time for nonsense.” With a casual toss of her hair, Alyssa crossed her arms and settled lazily but gracefully on the couch. She added, “I wouldn’t have bothered showing up if I knew Mr. Beckett was here as well.” Jasper’s chest tightened, and he couldn’t help but ask, “Why? Would you really prefer to meet with Landon than me?” Landon felt his eyes twitching as he silently grumbled, “Come on, man! Watch what you say!” He believed that Alyssa liked him more than Jasper did, so he didn’t appreciate Jasper trying to belittle him.

“I meet my guests for either work or personal matters,” Alyssa explained, wagging two fingers before Jasper. “I don’t have any work or personal matters to discuss with you. So, why should I meet with you-a stranger?” That stung. He was just a stranger to her.

His face darkened as his throat clammed up. A burning sensation shot through him.

Landon smirked. He thought Alyssa was being pretty polite not to compare Jasper to an animal.

“Mr. Harper, spit it out. I have a meeting later. I have no time to dilly-dally,” urged Alyssa in a haughty tone.

Alyssa’s eyes were hypnotizing, and her long legs folded as the red heels exuded charm, like an elegant villain from a comic book.

Jasper’s eyes couldn’t help but travel to her ankles underneath her pants. He clenched his jaw as thirst grew in him. He felt the urge to swallow.

That was the woman he once decided to give up on in a moment of stupidity.

Now, she seemed like a goddess that sparkled in his eyes.

Zoe pulled the victim card again. Her face was pale, and her lips trembled as though Alyssa had done something horrible to her.

“Ahem, Lyse… I mean, Ms. Alyssa,” Landon corrected himself, noticing the subtle change in Alyssa’s expression.

He continued, “I’m here with my sister to apologize. The necklace that Betty commissioned by Zoe in Yoarkley …” His voice trailed off as he closely watched Alyssa’s reaction.

“Oh, I knew that long ago,” Alyssa replied casually, surprising both Landon and Zoe.

A faint frown appeared on Jasper’s face. He didn’t seem surprised, knowing that Zoe’s little tricks were no challenge for his resourceful and clever ex-wife.

“When did you find out?” Zoe blurted anxiously. Alyssa flashed her a knowing smile and replied, “I learned about it the day you met with Tyler and spent a fortune having him recreate my jewelry design.” “What?” Zoe’s composure crumbled as she shouted in disbelief.

“Ms. Harper, you assumed Tyler and I had a falling out, after which he set up his own business, which is why you sought his help,” Alyssa explained calmly.

“That’s pretty narrow-minded thinking. A divorced couple might not stay friends, but mentors and mentees who go their separate ways can certainly remain on good terms,” Alyssa lifted her chin as she spoke.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 473-Jasper inhaled sharply. That hit Zoe where it hurt.

“Tyler might be from Yoarkley, but he understood the importance of respecting one’s mentor. He’s my mentee, and he’ll never betray our trust for short-term gains,” Alyssa said with a smirk.

She then added, “So, Ms. Harper, you made a mistake from the beginning. One shouldn’t have underestimated the noble character of a gentleman with one’s questionable values.” It was a clear insult directed at Zoe.

Jasper wore a grin on his lips despite looking calm. Landon’s lips drooped as his face looked clouded, losing his composure.

He had braced himself for Alyssa’s straightforwardness but hadn’t expected it to sting so deeply.

“Alyssa Taylor! You’re a sly, devious bitch!” Zoe was seeing red. She pointed a finger at Alyssa, which only highlighted her farcical behavior.

“Y-You acted like you didn’t know I met with Tyler. You knew Betty would give but you said nothing until the charity auction. Was that to humiliate her?

“Alyssa, how could you be so wicked? Must you ruin every person who was in your way?” As Zoe spoke, she started weeping as if she was the victim.

“What else should I do? I can’t be keeping them around.” Alyssa rolled her eyes in annoyance.

“You-” Zoe was too angry to speak. Alyssa was impudent. How dare she speak recklessly in Landon and Jasper’s presence? She did not seem to mind what men think about her. 1 “Ms. Harper, you’re here to apologize, not to point fingers. Is it difficult to admit you’re wrong?” After a pause, Jasper looked squarely at Alyssa while addressing Zoe, “Even if Javier did not teach Betty a lesson, I would have done so. Even if Landon did not force you to come here, I would have done so. The result is the same. Do you have anything else to say?” Alyssa looked up with a complicated expression. Jasper did not go easy on Zoe.

Anyway, it was none of her business.

“Jasper …” Zoe was heartbroken and furious as tears streamed down her face.

Jasper was no longer the gentle guy with a smile who’d stroll in the park with her, hand-in-hand.

He had completely lost himself after being bewitched by Alyssa!

“Hey, are you going to apologize or not?” Alyssa lost her patience and was ready to leave.

“Zoe, apologize to Ms. Alyssa!” Landon urged.

“I’m sorry…” Zoe hissed through gritted teeth in an almost inaudible voice.

“Louder. I can’t hear you,” demanded Alyssa with a frown.

“Sorry!” Just as Zoe spoke, Landon approached her and forced her to bend over and bow to Alyssa.

She couldn’t fight Landon and was forced to nod to Alyssa. She was torn by the grave humiliation, and she vowed to take her revenge.

“Sean,” Alyssa called out to Sean as she rose.

“Yes, Ms. Alyssa,” he answered.

“I heard Mr. Harper said he’d compensate me for the damages caused by Ms.

Harper’s actions on behalf of the Harper Group. Please itemize the compensation for infringement and psychological distress and present them to Mr. Harper.”

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 474-Alyssa decisively walked out of the door and added, “I will be donating the compensation to Solana City Hope Foundation. I won’t take a single cent.” Landon was surprised by her statement and then smiled wryly.

Alyssa not only exuded ethereal beauty; she was strangely devoid of human emotions as well.

Alyssa returned to work in her office while Sean brought Landon to settle the compensation matters. As an attorney, Sean had itemized the compensation, which was an astronomical sum for the average citizen.

That was the price for forging Alexa’s work.

Landon let out a heavy sigh when he looked at the agreement, a bitter taste in his mouth. He could afford to pay up, but the humiliation was too much.

He had once truly loved Alyssa. Even though they weren’t destined to be lovers, he still hoped to remain friends with her and never thought of hurting her.

Sadly, their friendship seemed to drift further away with each passing day.

On the way to the parking lot, Zoe was sobbing and moaning like she had been wronged.

“The real victim didn’t shed a tear. What gives you the right to cry?” Landon said sternly, walking in huge strides, leaving Zoe struggling to catch up with him.

“Is Alyssa heartless? Why would she demand ten million dollars in compensation? She might as well have robbed a bank!” Zoe groaned, feeling upset at the idea of Alyssa getting ten million dollars without doing anything.

Zoe added, “Landon, have you ever felt this humiliated in your 28 years? If I’d known this would happen, I wouldn’t have apologized to her!” “Ms. Alyssa has been kind to you,” Landon replied, stopping in his tracks because he couldn’t take it anymore. “If I hadn’t pushed you to make a sincere apology, you’d be apologizing at a press conference instead of her meeting room.” Zoe shivered at the thought.

“When you’re home, do not leave without my permission. Reflect and repent on your behavior!” Huffing, “You can’t ground me, Landon! You can’t!” Zoe pounded on the car window and cried, but Landon sat inside, unfazed.

He realized he couldn’t afford to be lenient with Zoe anymore. It would only lead his sister down the wrong path.

When Landon’s luxury car sped away, Zoe stomped her feet and cried, squatting on the ground.

“Ms. Harper, please get in the car,” two female bodyguards instructed as they lifted Zoe’s arms and placed her inside, swiftly closing the door.

The car headed to Harper Residence. Zoe felt dead inside.

It was at that moment her phone rang. She wiped away her tears and checked the screen, only to see it was from an unknown caller.

“Who’s this?” Zoe barked into the phone.

“Ms. Harper,” a man with a pleasant voice replied, but his voice sounded processed.

“W-Who are you?” questioned Zoe, sobbing.

“You must have felt frustrated and wronged from what happened today, am I right? Your crush did not even take a look at you.” Zoe widened her eyes as her heart raced.

Who was this man, observing her in the dark and privy to her situation? 2 The man offered, “If I promise I could get you the man you want, would you listen to me and work with me?”

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 475-Sean returned to Alyssa’s side after completing his task. He quizzed, “Are you really going easy on Ms.

Harper? This is the nicest you’ve ever been.” Sean couldn’t help but smile when he noticed Alyssa’s high heels carelessly strewn on the floor. He neatly placed them under her table.

Meanwhile, Alyssa was engrossed in a gaming session, relaxing by wreaking havoc in the virtual world.

Lucifer, also known as the Queen of Killers, had become a revered figure for most players in the gaming community.

Every time she live-streamed her gameplay, she’d attract hundreds of thousands of viewers, further proving her popularity.

She snickered. “Who do you take me as? Be kind to her? I’m an enthusiastic philanthropist, but I’m no Mother Teresa.

“I haven’t dealt with her because I do not have solid evidence. Betty was her scapegoat, and she wasn’t directly implicated. My hands are tied now.” “Looks like Ms. Harper has really rubbed you the wrong way,” Sean said indignantly. “She doesn’t seem remorseful at all. She even shot you a hostile glare before leaving, as if she could tear you apart!” “Yeah, like that’s even possible. She should keep her thoughts as thoughts. She wouldn’t want it to backfire and make herself the clown.” Her phone rang from Jonah’s call. She hurriedly picked up and cooed, “Jonah!” “Lyse, are you still at the hotel?” he inquired.

“Yes, I’m in my office.” “Ah, that means Sean’s with you, right?” he lowered his voice.

Alyssa cleverly excused herself by heading toward the door, pretending she needed to use the bathroom.

She didn’t want the sensitive Sean to catch on that she was intentionally avoiding him.

After closing the door to her private bathroom, she whispered, “What’s going on? Does this have something to do with Sean?” Jonah replied, “It’s not directly related to Sean, but it’s connected somehow. I can’t speak freely with him around. Javier sought Sean’s brother, Simon. He is helping to bail out Betty. Simon is on his way to pick Alyssa’s expression darkened as she murmured, “With Simon Lynch’s help, Betty has a better chance of being released.” Jonah said, Simon Lynch is crafty and bold. He’s never lost a case in his decades-long career and won’t let it happen now. He’ll do whatever it takes to clear Betty’s name.” He paused and added gently, “If I were him, I’d start by dealing with that reporter. She’s the key witness against Betty right now.” Alyssa sighed, “I get what you mean, but I have no influence over Abigail Grant.

She’s under Jasper’s control at the moment.” She took a deep breath and composed herself.

She added, “I’ll handle this on my own. You and Silas should stay out of it, especially him. I can’t risk involving a civil servant in this case. It could be used against us.

After the conversation, Alyssa emerged, looking more somber. She hadn’t cared much about a loser like Betty. Her true target was Sophia Kirkman.

Her only concern was that these new developments might upset Sean, who was sensitive and carried a heavy sense of responsibility. She didn’t want him crying in front of her again.

Deep in thought, she made her way back to her desk.

“Alyssa.” She heard a captivating voice call out to her, causing her to halt in her tracks.

Her heart squeezed as she turned around.

To her surprise, there was no one there.

She shook her head and massaged her temples. She must have been seeing things due to her recent lack of sleep.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 476-Alyssa squealed as a powerful force gripped her arm, pulling her into an embrace. She collided with Jasper’s chest, feeling the warmth of his frenzied breath atop her head.

A surge of warmth enveloped her.

He hugged her tightly and heavily. It all felt strange yet familiar to her.

He was perhaps worried she might twist her ankle from wearing high heels. So, he cinched his grip around her waist.

His grasp was firm, charged with a mixture of complex emotions. On the one hand, he wanted to protect her; on the other hand, he worried she might escape.

“Jasper Beckett, how did you get in?” Her cheeks were flushed with anger as she struggled to free herself.

“Landon said the security here’s tight, and it will take some effort to get in,” Jasper said in a raspy, nonchalant tone, his gaze narrowing as he looked at her.

Navigating past the hotel security was a breeze for the top graduate of the military school.

Ever since assuming the presidency of the Beckett Group, he had his staff taking care of all aspects of his life. Hence, he never had the opportunity to showcase his skills.

Meeting Alyssa was the only time he had to exert extra effort.

“You stealthy little devil!” Alyssa clenched her teeth and indignantly stepped on his feet, only for him to evade her attack and press her against the wall.

Their gazes met in an electrifying moment.

He took advantage of the rare encounter and greedily traced the contours of her face.

“What the hell are you gawking at? Never seen me before?” she cussed, her ears reddening from the anger.

“You have put on weight,” he commented, eyes still on her. He couldn’t help but grin at her chubby cheeks, which used to be bony.

Put on weight?

She was astonished by his remark.

“Did I upset you? Gaining weight is actually good for you. You were too thin before, and you felt bony to remark come across as proper.

Her face turned a deeper shade of red. Eyes widening, she gave him a slap across the face.

He felt the burn on his cheek and grabbed her right wrist. A slap mark had appeared on his face, like a stamp of humiliation.

He confronted her, “Is this how you treat a man who helped you? I’m not asking for a ‘thank you,’ but you shouldn’t throw punches at me every time we meet.” “Why should I thank you? For pressuring Abigail into testifying against Betty?” She huffed and puffed, her eyes taking on a charming crescent shape. Even her taunting smile held an enchanting allure.

Alyssa retorted, “Don’t be shameless. If anything, you should be thanking me.

Don’t you think I should get some credit for enabling you to defeat Betty with Abigail’s testimony? You wouldn’t have achieved that if I hadn’t worked on Abigail earlier!” “Alyssa Taylor!” He was stoked by her pointed words and felt anger rise in his chest. “I just… wanted to see you.” “But I don’t!” Her left hand remained trapped in his grip. She also realized she couldn’t overpower a man with special forces training.

Instead, she tried to sneak her other hand into her shirt pocket to call Sean with her phone.

He immediately saw through her plan and grabbed her other hand.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 477-When Alyssa realized she was completely cornered, she yelled, “Help!

Somebody-Mmph-” Jasper lost his composure when he heard her screams. Gripped by a sense of urgency, he sealed her mouth with a kiss and stopped her from shouting.

Her eyes wavered, and her mind went blank like a grenade had gone off in her head.

His hot breath surrounded her shaky lips. His sweaty palms held her wrist. Even his forehead was dotted with sweat.

The last time he had kissed her so passionately, he was under the influence of alcohol. He had no better excuse for crossing the line this time.

“Jasper Beckett, you are divorced. You shouldn’t do this,” a voice in his mind warned.

But he had lost his bearing of right and wrong and succumbed to passion. He was overcome by an urge to claim her.

At that thought, his heart raced as he clung to the final shred of self-control.

Eyes burning with lust, he had initiated the kiss to stop her from shouting, but it progressed into an aggressive kiss like he wanted to devour her.

She had stubbornly fought back, but her body was subjected to his control. Her tongue danced with his, and her breath grew unsteady. Slowly, her body went limp underneath him.

Furious and resentful, a single tear escaped her eye.

She was a poor woman who had hopelessly loved him for three years and received nothing in return.

What kind of karmic return debt was this that she had to be repeatedly humiliated in this way?

“Jasper Beckett, you bastard!” a roar reverberated in the corridor. Sean sprinted toward Jasper and pushed him away from Alyssa before punching him in the face.

Still, Sean was too slow for Jasper, who possessed combat skills. He deftly dodged the attack.

“Sean!” Alyssa cried out, her voice cracking, but her pleas fell on deaf ears.

Sean’s mind was filled with the disturbing image of Jasper forcibly kissing Alyssa’s rosy lips.

“Jasper Beckett, I’li skin you alive!” Sean threatened.

Jasper’s eyes wavered, and a frown crossed his face.

Sean was once famous in Solana City for his kicks. He was a holder of the Sixth Dan Black Belt in 1/2 Despite his best efforts, he was too slow for the invincible Jasper.

The moment he raised his leg, Jasper dodged his attack and sneaked behind him. Then, he rested his hand on Sean’s shoulders and tightened his grip.

Immediately, Sean felt an electrifying numbness spreading through his body. He felt an uncontrollable, sinking feeling. What sort of magic was that?

He once thought that such mystical abilities only existed in fiction.

Alyssa immediately recognized the Close Quarters Combat technique taught in military schools, which Axel was equally familiar with.

With the right speed, one could defeat the opponent by finding the right pressure point on the body.

However, the average person would need five years of special training to master these skills.

“Enough, Jasper Beckett!”

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 478-Alyssa hurriedly held tight onto Sean, who went numb and limp. Had she not done so, Sean would have fallen on his knees before Jasper.

“Ms. Alyssa… I’m okay…” Panting, Sean assured her despite losing all his strength.

“How are you okay when you can’t even stand up straight?” Alyssa’s eyes were furious and filled with worry for Sean.

She shot a death glare at Jasper, who stood there looking unaffected. Then, she accused him, “How dare you lay a finger on my staff before me? Are you still human? You’re just a heartless animal underneath that human skin!” Jasper winced from the pain. His eyes burned with anger, as if his efforts had all been in vain.

He tried to explain, “Didn’t you see it? He was the one who attacked me first!

And I didn’t even hurt him!

He’ll be back to normal at night when his pressure point is relieved!” “Don’t bother explaining yourself. The more you do, the worse you make yourself look.” The tears in Alyssa’s eyes pained Jasper. He watched helplessly as she carelessly wiped her lips, her way of steering clear from him. She confronted Jasper felt his heart tremble and crumble. When they locked eyes, she examined him with a sharp look, dissecting his thoughts and feelings.

He stayed silent for a long while. He couldn’t even bring himself to say no. He clung to his pride by saying nothing.

“I’ll take that as a silent admission.” Her voice quivered as she forced a bright smile and continued, “You know what?

Even if you regret the divorce, keep it to yourself. It’s a huge insult to me that you’re catching feelings for me.” He remembered the harsh words he had spoken to her when he served her with divorce papers. They flooded back, clawing at him from the inside..

“Alice White! I’ve had enough! Every second is torture to me in this loveless marriage.” “Now that the three-year period is up and Lia is returning from Mosgravia, it’s time you vacate the position.

of Mrs. Beckett.” 1/2 Jasper stumbled listlessly toward the parking lot. He didn’t know how he made it there, with an awful headache and heavy limbs. He was like a dying man who sustained multiple injuries.

He finally gave way the moment he saw Xavier.

Xavier ran up and supported him, noting his pale face. Concerned, he inquired, “Mr. Beckett, is that headache bothering you again? Hop in the car. I’ll get your medication.” A headache would go away by taking pills. But what would it take to heal a broken heart?

“Xavier, I don’t get it…” Jasper held his head, gasping for breath.

“I didn’t care much for her when we got married. She stood by me, even when I treated her poorly. Why is she so cold to me now that I’m finally treating her right?” asked Jasper.

Xavier furrowed his brows in shock. He was distressed at the sight of Jasper in agony.

After a long silence, Xavier let out a long sigh and replied, “It’s because she used to love you deeply.” But Alyssa did not love him anymore.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 479-After Jasper left, Alyssa helped the paralyzed Sean back to her office.

She carefully laid his trembling body on the couch, her forehead damp with sweat and her lips pressed together in concentration. She began examining him like a skilled physician.

“Ms. Alyssa, I’m fine…” Sean managed to move slightly despite being paralyzed. Tears welled up in his eyes as he witnessed Alyssa’s genuine concern. “I’m sorry for the trouble.” “Don’t be ridiculous! You were trying to protect me, but you should avoid acting recklessly in the future,” she replied, leaning in to gently massage his legs.

“I wasn’t being reckless.” Sean summoned all his strength to sit up on the couch. His eyes sparkled with determination as he swore, “If it ever happens again, I’ll still choose to protect you.” “Sean Lynch, you shouldn’t expose yourself to unknown dangers just because you think you have some chops.

“You’re no match for Jasper at all! Did you think he wasted four years in military school for nothing?” Alyssa yelled at him out of worry.

She added, “He went easy on you today. He might have done something far worse if you weren’t my employee!” “So what? I don’t mind risking my life.” Sean clenched his teeth, unsteadily rising to his feet and towering over the petite Alyssa. “Even if it came to that, I’d never let him bully you!” “Sean …” Her eyes widened in shock as they gazed into his misty eyes. Tears streamed down his face, but he remained unaware due to his paralysis.

“Oh God, why are you crying again? Are you a three-year-old?” Feeling bitter, she jokingly attempted to wipe his tears away.

Suddenly, he gathered his courage and pulled her into a hug, wrapping his arms around her waist. He pressed a hand on her back, as if he wished to become one with her.

Her eyes wavered. She wasn’t oblivious to the feelings in his hug. She gave him a light shove and said, Sean, let go. We can always talk.” “Ms. Alyssa, I’m willing to be punished for what I did to you.” Sean’s face was tear-stained.

He knew he was pathetic. He was begging for her sympathy. He was outraged and distressed to the point of madness.

TH 1/2 However, Alyssa wasn’t a soft-hearted woman. She firmly poked his chest with a stern look in her eyes, causing him to lose his balance and slump back onto the couch.

“Sean, I understand you didn’t have bad intentions. I won’t punish you for what happened,” she said, her expression complex.

With an unfeeling tone, she continued, “Starting tomorrow, take a week off and have a good rest at home.” “Ms. Alyssa…” Astonished, he felt a crippling pain rising in him.

“You’re too tense, which explains your moodiness. Take that week to relax and manage your emotions.

After that, think about how you plan to work alongside me.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 480-A day had passed after Betty was subjected to a grueling overnight interrogation by the police. It had been a harsh ordeal for a sheltered young woman like her.

Although they provided her with food and drinks, she wasn’t allowed to lie down or sleep, which left her with dark circles under her eyes and a disheveled appearance. Her backside ached from sitting for so long.

The harsh fluorescent light above her head had nearly dried out her hair, which she had spent a lot of money to maintain.

It was truly a torturous experience!

“I didn’t. Abigail wasn’t a corporate spy. I have nothing to do with it. This is all Alyssa’s plot to frame me. I’m innocent…” Despite her fatigue and exhaustion, Betty continued to argue and refused to give in.

At that moment, the door to the interrogation room opened. A confident and good-looking man in a suit entered with a black suitcase in his hand.

The man introduced himself, “Gentlemen, I am Betty Beckett’s attorney, Simon Lynch.” Simon Lynch… Attorney Lynch?

Betty’s eyes brightened.

Simon beamed at her with a reassuring look. “I need to talk with my client.” Betty followed Simon to another room. Her attorney was the only person she could meet with.

“Mr. Lynch, my dad requested you for help, didn’t he?” She clutched his hand and started crying. “Save me! I can’t stand a minute more of this!” “Ms. Betty, do not worry. I am at least 80% confident in this case if I decide to accept it.” Simon had a gentle tone but a pair of eagle eyes.

He advised, “But there is one condition-I need your absolute cooperation. Tell me every single detail. Do not hide a thing from me.” “Of course!” She nodded furiously, knowing that Simon could definitely save her, given how he had successfully handled Sophia’s scandal before. So, she told him everything about the incident without reservation.

1/2 Simon listened to her quietly.

“Mr. Lynch, can’t you teach Alyssa Taylor a lesson? She’s wicked!” Betty slammed the table in anger and moaned, “I wouldn’t have ended up like this if not for that bitch!” “Ms. Betty, she is the plaintiff, which makes her the victim in this case. You should also be aware of her family’s influence,” Simon pointed out.

A look of doubt crossed his eyes as he continued, “Our opponent is powerful.

Ms. Taylor is a ruthless woman. Consider yourself fortunate if you get out of this unscathed. Don’t set your hopes too high.” She felt a twinge of indignation at being schooled. Still, she wasn’t in the position to act out, for she needed Simon’s help.

“As for Abigail Grant, she’s the one accusing you, and she happens to have a questionable relationship with the head of E! News Daily. This could work in our favor to discredit her as a witness,” Simon explained with a grave look while twirling his pen.

He added, “Bryan Hanssen, the suspect, was Abigail’s lover before the incident.

This is the key point, our breakthrough in this case.” “So, are you saying we’ll make Bryan Hanssen the fall guy?” Betty asked in a hushed tone. He gave her a knowing smile.

“But… will he do it? I heard he had a falling out with Abigail.”