Ch. 491..500
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 491-After offering some health advice to Newton, Alyssa left the room. Jasper wasted no time and quickly caught up to her. He said curtly, “I’ll send you home.” Alyssa had held back from lashing out at Jasper in front of Newton. Now, she finally exploded and jumped back while pointing a finger at his face.
She yelled, “Naw!” Jasper was a little confused by the sound she made.
She pursed her lips awkwardly. It appeared she had accidentally uttered “no” with an accent, but the meaning was clear.
“I don’t need your help. I’m an adult who knows my way home!” “It’s late at night. I’ll see you home,” insisted Jasper, who took a step forward.
Alyssa’s anger flared as she recalled how Jasper had pulled her into a hug earlier.
She seethed and dusted her shoulders, confronting him, “I didn’t lash out at you not because I condoned your behavior. I did it for Grandpa’s sake. Don’t take a mile when I give you an inch!
“I’m already pissed at Simon and Betty, and I’d take it out on anything that crosses my path. Come any closer, and I’ll give you a piece of my mind.” She thought she sounded authoritative, but Jasper thought she was being hilarious.
“Let me know if Simon becomes a bother. I’ll handle him for you,” he whispered.
“No, thanks! That’s between the Taylors and Lynches. You should stay out of it and mind your own business!” Her words carried a tinge of bitterness. She was reminded of how Jasper had humiliated Simon in front of the Becketts to defend her.
On second thought, Jasper’s actions were likely driven by his own interests.
Alyssa had noticed that Javier seemed keen on hiring Simon for a role within the Beckett Group.
With Simon as their legal counsel, he would become a valuable asset to Javier’s team, much to Jasper’s disadvantage.
This realization prompted a smirk from her.
1/3 Just as Jasper was about to approach her, he was stopped by a stern voice coming from behind.
“Jasper!” He knitted his brows and turned around to see Javier shuffling up to him. Javier ordered, “Come to the study. i need to have a talk with you.” “Later. I’ll send Ms. Alyssa home,” replied Jasper coolly without giving in.
“Hah, she doesn’t need your help. She’s already left!” Jasper spun around, flabbergasted.
That slick woman was nowhere to be seen.
Alyssa wandered out of Seaview Manor with a flat expression.
“Ms. Alyssa.” She stopped in her tracks and watched coldly as Simon approached her. He looked amused.
“I don’t care if you are happy with the outcome or not. I helped free Ms. Betty.
It’s not embarrassing to lose to me, you know.” “Indeed, when I reflect upon it, I’ve come to realize that I’ve gained something valuable from all this,” Alyssa responded with a mocking tone instead of succumbing to anger.
She continued, “I finally saw your true colors from Betty’s case. I’ve encountered my fair share of ungrateful individuals, but you, Simon, may just be one of the worst.
“I wonder if Uncle Spencer will feel any sense of shame when he discovers that his proudest son’s greatest ambition is to serve corporate interests and go against his own benefactor?” Simon’s smile froze, and his expression fell. “Ms. Alyssa, I am nice to you because you’re Mr. Taylor’s daughter. You have crossed a line by repeatedly challenging me. Do you think you’re invincible just because you are the daughter of a tycoon?” “Thank you for the reminder. I am indeed the daughter of a tycoon, and I fully intend to exercise the privileges that come with it. Why wouldn’t I leverage my superior status?” 2 Her eyes squinted dangerously, and her smile took on a more sinister edge.
“Before you decide to work against me, I suggest you carefully consider my background and the extent of my influence. I have a far shorter fuse than my father.” After delivering the warning, she was gone with the Watching the departure of that charming woman, Simon seethed with resentment.
He thought to himself that he wasn’t like his incompetent brother, Sean.
While Sean might be willing to grovel at her feet, he would never do that. He had no intention of being under her thumb and wanted to see how the situation would unfold.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 492-Sophia and Betty were in the study. Javier would never ask Newton to join. In his eyes, Newton was on Jasper’s side.
Javier had firmly positioned himself in the opposite camp from his father. Ever since the tragic loss of Anne Bartley, Jasper’s mother, who had taken her own life, there was nothing left between him and Newton.
Their already strained relationship grew even more distant, exacerbated by the presence of Alyssa.
However, for Sophia, this growing rift was a welcome sight. She needed father and son to turn against each other for her personal gain.
Upon further thought, no matter how powerful Javier was, he would always be under Newton’s thumb for having an illegitimate son.
“I want you here to inform you about this,” croaked Javier. He sat on the couch with a stoic expression and tossed a freshly printed appointment letter in front of Jasper.
He declared, “I’ve chosen to hire Simon Lynch as Beckett Group’s legal counsel and Director of Legal Affairs. The letter will be officially circulated tomorrow, and I’ve already signed it, so there’s no need for you to do so.” Sophia and Betty secretly grinned at the development.
“I disagree,” Jasper protested without hesitation.
“I do not need your opinion. Simon Lynch is a rare gem. Don’t you know the importance of an excellent attorney?” Javier retorted sharply.
“You heard the conversation between Alyssa and Simon tonight, didn’t you?” Jasper snickered. “Do you seriously plan to work with an ungrateful and greedy attorney like him?” “You-You little brat!” Javier shot up from the couch, only to be overwhelmed by a sudden dizziness.
Sophia grabbed him just in time and soothed him, “Javier, stay calm! It’s for your health.” She gently caressed his back while concealing her joy at the unfolding situation.
“The Taylors were the benefactors of the Lynches. The Lynch family has been well taken care of. Even Sean Lynch is working in KS Group.
“But that didn’t even stop Simon from deciding to betray the Taylor family for personal gain. Do you really 1/2 “If someone come to him with a better offer, do you think he’d stay by your side?” Jasper went straight to the point without showing any mercy.
“You are simply finding an excuse to side with Alyssa Taylor!” Javier refused to stay civil now that they were speaking in private. He snarled, “Have you fallen for her?” “What if I have?” Jasper countered calmly, though his heart raced.
Javier reacted as if he’d been struck by lightning.
Sophia and Betty were equally stunned, unable to discern whether Jasper’s confession was genuine or merely an attempt to irk Javier.
In his life, Jasper had only made one foolish decision, and that was choosing Liana over Alyssa.
“Are you telling me you regret that choice? You don’t stand a chance!” Javier shouted, his eyes twitching and his voice cracking.
“Even if you’ve fallen in love with Alyssa, you’d better give up now. I will never approve of your relationship with her over my dead body!
“If I had known she was Alyssa Taylor, I would never have agreed to that marriage! She played us for fools and wasted three years of your life!” Javier’s cutting remarks hit Jasper hard, fueling his anger. His pupils constricted, burning with hatred.
Without hesitation, he grabbed the crystal ashtray from the table and smashed it onto the floor.
Javier yelped and shivered at the sound of the crash. The sudden noise elicited screams from Sophia and Betty, who were shocked.
The crystal ashtray had shattered into countless pieces, its shards flying in all directions. Some of them had struck Sophia, leaving her with cuts on her dress and arm.
She stood there, a mixture of shock and anger welling up as she looked at her bleeding arm, teetering on the brink of tears.
“You have no right to criticize Alyssa. She’s done nothing wrong.” Eyes burning and fists clenched, Jasper confronted Javier, “Was she in the wrong for marrying me? Tell me, has she wronged any of us or our family in any way?
“It’s me who wronged her. It’s our family’s fault! One more word about Alyssa, and I’ll make you pay, even if you’re my dad!” Javier shuddered at the crazed look in Jasper’s eyes.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 493-Jasper had the same wild look in his eyes, as though he was in a colosseum.
Javier’s breath caught in his throat, his lips quivering. He recalled the very same look Jasper had cast upon him when he arrived late to the tragic scene. Anne had jumped off a high floor, and Jasper was hugging her bloodied body tightly.
Javier hated and resented Jasper, but more than anything, he feared his son.
Was Jasper ready for a fallout with his father over Alyssa?
Sophia and Betty had wanted to see Jasper make a fool out of himself. Instead, they found themselves horrified, unable even to draw a breath.
Jasper closed his eyes and breathed heavily. Since there was no point arguing, he spun around to leave.
“Jasper Beckett!” Javier called his name in a shaking voice. “Are you planning to side with Alyssa and the Taylors while going against your father? Do not forget whose last name you’ve taken or the blood that flows through your veins. [1 “Remember, you wouldn’t have the opportunity to lead the Beckett Group if it weren’t for my support!” Javier’s threats were nothing new to Jasper, who gave no reaction, irritation creeping in.
“If you go against me, I’ll remove you from the president role and strip you of everything! Try me!” Javier’s tone became increasingly maniacal, even catching Sophia off guard as she had never witnessed him behave in such a manner.
“If that’s what you wish, go ahead-if you have the power to see it through.” Turning slowly to the back, Jasper had a determined look in his eyes. “I have no qualms turning against Beckett Group for Alyssa.” As Jasper left the study, his broad shoulders slumped instantly, as if his very soul had been drained.
“Jasper,” Newton showed up and called to him gently. Jasper looked up with teary eyes-he’d been too immersed in his emotions to notice anyone’s presence in the corridor.
Since Newton had not changed into his pajamas, he probably did not plan to stay the night at Seaview Manor.
Ever since his wife’s passing and Javier’s marriage to Sophia, Newton no longer felt at home there. The villa at Crescent Bay’s hills had become his true home.
1/2 “Grandpa…” Jasper began, but his voice emerged coarse and choked with tears.
“I overheard your conversation with your father in the study,” Newton remarked.
Jasper bent over to allow Newton to pat his shoulder so that the latter wouldn’t have to stand from his wheelchair.
Newton commented, “It’s rude to talk back against your father, but I share your sentiment this time! I don’t want Simon Lynch to join the Beckett Group. You’re right-a greedy man like him doesn’t align with our company culture.
“Don’t worry. I might be retired, but I still have a say in the company. If Javier insists on hiring Simon Lynch, I’ll put a stop to it.” “Grandpa, I should be taking care of this problem as the president. You should enjoy your retirement and keep these matters out of your mind,” replied Jasper. He wouldn’t want to burden his grandpa with these trivial matters.
“It’s nothing! I’m just contributing while I still can! Hey…” Newton blinked at him in anticipation. “You mentioned you’d protect Alice and confessed your feelings for her. Were you serious?” Jasper widened his eyes while his heart pumped wildly. He gulped and answered flatly, “I said that without thinking in the heat of the moment. I didn’t give it much thought.” “Tsk. Very well! I’ll let it slide if you’re unwilling to admit your feelings!” Newton sounded slightly disappointed.
Frowning, Jasper groaned, “Grandpa.” “Come on, send me home! Chat with me on the way back, or it will be boring!” “Of course.” Jasper wheeled Newton toward the end of the corridor. With his back to Jasper, Newton flashed an amused smile.
Silly fellow. Words spoken without thought were often the most sincere.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 494-of an internationally renowned luxury car brand proceeded as planned at KS World Hotel.
News of the wedding spread across the internet and social media within the country and abroad. Media outlets in Solana City were quick to jump on the story, churning out sensational headlines online.
“KS World Scores Big with Wedding, Dealing a Crushing Blow to Its Competitor.” “Belbanks’ KS Group’s First Win in Solana City! Legacy Brand Beckett Group Legacy Tarnished!” “A Series of Scandals Plague the Beckett Family; Huge Disparity in Class Between the Becketts and the Taylors.” The attention on KS World Hotel soared to a new height on the big day.
Netizens piled compliments for Alyssa, who had revealed her other identities. It came as no surprise that they’d compare the unimpressive Betty to the accomplished and dazzling Alyssa.
“Ms. Alyssa is destined to win the competition. How could Jasper Beckett even dream of competing with someone as talented as Alexa?” someone wrote.
“To be fair, this has nothing to do with Mr. Beckett. It was Betty Beckett who decided to play with fire and ended up getting burned!” argued another.
“She probably thought she had hit Alyssa hard, only to show her ugly side.
ROFL!” a netizen gloated.
“She’s absolutely disgraceful! Imagine having the audacity to purchase counterfeit jewelry for a global celebrity.” “Well, you see, she’s trying to cut corners where it counts, muddling her way through!” “She might have been released, but her reputation is in tatters.” With her tarnished reputation, Betty watched as she trended on Twitter due to the negative comments. She felt as though she were being paraded and publicly shamed online.
The emotional toll of the online abuse triggered a severe illness that left her bedridden.
As combative as Sophia was, she had no choice but to put matters aside and take care of her sick daughter while trying to regain Javier’s favor.
To do so, she went for cosmetology and secretly bought a few sensual black lace outfits. She even purchased some aphrodisiac essential oils for a chance to seduce Javier. She wanted him to fall under However, her husband, who hadn’t been intimate with her for the past six months, seemed to be avoiding her.
Javier hadn’t returned home for a week, and when they did cross paths, their conversations were few and far between. He wouldn’t even spare her a glance.
Sophia’s resentment was understandable. She directed all her resentment toward Alyssa and swore to make Alyssa pay dearly for the humiliation she had endured at the hands of Javier.
wedding stood as a testament to the immense influence of KS Group in Solana City when it was already a leading conglomerate in Belbanks.
KS Group’s stock price skyrocketed, and experts predicted it would hit the limit when the markets opened the following morning.
But that wasn’t all. As photos of the wedding venue spread across the internet, netizens from all corners of the nation engaged in fervent discussions.
“I don’t care! I’ll copy the entire idea for my wedding!” “KS World deserves top marks for their event proposal this time! I’m tired of the same old conventional weddings.” office. He wore a grin on his face and a tender look in his eyes.
He had never been interested in weddings, but he paid extra attention to the event because it was the result of Alyssa’s hard work.
There was a knock on the door. Xavier entered with an army green nylon sack in his hand and reported, ” Mr. Beckett, I’ve gathered the hiking gear you wanted.”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 495-Thanks. Sorry for the trouble,” said Jasper.
“Why did you suddenly think of hiking this year?” Xavier wondered.
I go hiking every year,” Jasper answered flatly.
When he was younger, he had once spent one summer volunteering at Crater Mountain Park to relieve his stress.
Life was simple back then, consisting only of eating, sleeping, and hiking with Elijah to assist hikers or check for safety concerns.
Such peaceful moments had been rare in his life.
When he was appointed president of the Beckett Group, he’d make a hefty annual donation to the park, which was unknown to most except for himself and Elijah.
incredible!” Xavier gushed with admiration. “How did she come up with the idea of using black roses as agreed to it!” Jasper’s eyes narrowed as he whispered, “That’s because Alyssa is no ordinary woman. That little muffin always has a solution for everything.” That prompted Xavier to widen his eyes and stare at Jasper agape. Had he misheard? His boss had called Madam a little muffin.
That was a rather abrupt departure from Jasper’s usual stoic manner, revealing his more affectionate side.
As a result of Jasper and Newton’s involvement, Simon Lynch’s appointment to the Director of Legal Affairs position had been aborted.
Simon, whose life was smooth sailing, tasted defeat for the first time. He took a month off traveling in Sedona for some headspace be ore coming home.
At home, he bumped into Sean, who had waited for that moment for one week.
“Well, well, if it isn’t Ms. Alyssa’s loyal labrador,” Simon remarked with a hint of mockery. “What brings you back home? I thought you’d be working your ass off for her.” “Don’t you have anything to inform me?” Sean confronted him, ignoring the taunt.
“Sean, is this how you talk to your brother?” Simon was on the verge of exploding in anger, having bottled up his emotions for a while.
*You assisted Sophia Kirkman last time, and now you’ve taken on Betty Beckett as your latest client. Your work ethic is certainly something, taking on all the dirty jobs you can.” Sean clenched his fists and sneered.
“Sean Lynch!” “I know it’s your goal to be the pride of the family by reaching heights in your career, but you shouldn’t have achieved your goals by betrayal!” Sean growled in fury, “We wouldn’t be where we are today without the Taylors. You’re heartless for helping the Becketts go against Ms. Alyssa!” “Heartless? I’m doing it for the sake of our family!” Feeling aggrieved, Simon did not think he was in the wrong.
He argued, “Do we have to work under the Taylors after they helped us that once? That’s ridiculous! You made your choice to serve Alyssa, but Steven and I have greater ambitions. Not everyone dreams of marrying into a rich family!” Sean could not take it anymore and punched Simon’s face. It marked the first time in 28 years that he resorted to physical violence against his brother.
Once, Simon had been a source of pride for Sean, but now he had become nothing short of an embarrassment.
Simon furiously returned the punch, leaving the household servants in shock as the two brothers engaged in a fight right there in the living room.
Sadly for Simon, he proved no match for Sean, a Taekwondo black belt holder who stood tall at six feet two inches. Before long, Simon found himself thrown to the floor and crushed by his younger brother.
“Sean, stop it!” Their parents and Steven happened to come down from the second floor and were taken aback by the scene.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 496-Steven reacted swiftly, pulling Sean away from Simon and embracing him from behind to restrain him. He scolded Sean, “Are you out of your mind? How could you attack Simon like that?” “Yeah, he is fucking crazy!” Simon got up from the ground, pressing against his face. “He’s about to abandon his family for that Taylor chick!” “I’m not the monster here. You are!” Sean spat out in anger.
“Enough! Shut up, the two of you!” Spencer yelled back at his sons while holding his wife, Sinead Everton.
Sinead was deeply concerned, as she had never seen her sons in such a state before.
Steven positioned himself between his two brothers, acting as a mediator, fearing that they might start fighting again.
He reasoned, “Sean, I heard that Simon took on the Becketts’ legal case. You shouldn’t blame him. He’s just doing his job.” “I’m staying out tonight,” Sean declared, storming out of the house with a bruised face.
“Sean, where are you going?” Sinead called after him, her voice filled with worry.
“Where else can he go? He’s rushing back to be with his beloved Ms. Alyssa!” Simon hurled hurtful comments at Sean, as there were no outsiders present. He retaliated, feeling humiliated like never before.
Simon sneered, “I wonder if Ms. Alyssa can sleep peacefully tonight without Sean.” “You jerk! I won’t let you speak about her that way!” Sean’s eyes burned with hatred as he cracked his knuckles. He would have attacked Simon if Steven hadn’t held him back.
“Simon, show Alyssa some respect!” Spencer could take it no more and stood between the brothers to exert pressure. “No one is leaving home tonight. Go to the study! Steven, fetch the cane. We’ll handle this according to our family rules.” Spencer’s sudden decision took Simon and Sean aback, while Steven reluctantly obeyed his father’s command, saying, “Sure, Dad.” Sinead had wanted to talk Spencer out of it, but she had never succeeded in doing so. Instead, she sighed and moaned as she stood next to him.
“Sean, did you make the first move?” Spencer scowled and questioned sternly.
“Yes, Dad.” “Apologize to your brother now!” Sean clenched his fists tightly as his blood bolled. Still seething, he replied, “Dad, I will take your punishment for my action, but I will never apologize to him. I’ll hit him every time he disrespects Alyssa until he learns.” “Sean!” Spencer was taken aback by his youngest son’s fierce defense of Alyssa, even turning against his family for it. Spencer was left feeling disheartened.
Just then, the butler hurried over. “Mr. Lynch, Mr. Taylor’s secretary is here!” The family members set aside their arguments, surprised by Winston’s secretary’s unexpected arrival.
Neil Benton entered the room with a smile but quickly sensed the tension in the air. He pieced things.
together when he noticed the injuries on Simon and Sean’s faces.
Still, he did his job and conveyed his message, “Mr. Lynch, Mr. Taylor has invited you and your family to dinner at Heightsnew Villa. He’s hoping you can join. It’s been a while since he last saw your two other sons. Since you’re all in Belbanks, he thought it would be a good opportunity for a get-together.” “Understood. Thank you for coming to inform us. We’ll be there on time!” Spencer responded courteously.
After Neil left, a somber atmosphere settled over the family.
“I won’t join,” Simon protested, turning away. “I’m exhausted from the trip. I need to rest.” “No!” Spencer retorted sharply. “Who do you think you are, declining an invitation from Winston Taylor?
You’ll attend, even if you have to limp there!”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 497-from the wedding, garnering both reputation and profit. She had successfully turned the failing KS World Hotel business around and returned it to its glory.
Within half a year, she had completed Winston’s mission for her and more. The first thing she wanted was, of course, to get her reward from Winston in Belbanks!
That evening, she picked up Tatiana from school. They sat in her Dark Emerald Rolls-Royce, chatting and fooling around merrily as the car headed to Belbanks.
“Lyse, I never thought that you were the renowned jewelry designer Alexa!” Tatiana clapped her hands, her cheeks flushed from the excitement.
“Okay, stop. I know what you will say. You’re going to profess your admiration for me again, aren’t you?” joked Alyssa. She flicked her hair and lifted her chin.
“You don’t have to. I’m sick of all those compliments. Just let me know if you ever want to put on any jewelry.” “T-That’s not okay!” Tatian shook her head furiously. “Alexa’s jewelry is for global superstars. Why don’t you gift Miley a piece of jewelry instead? Dad and Mom told me that Jeremy will be Kontina’s president soon. You’ll be proud to have the First Lady wear your designs!” “Pfft. People might see Alexa as a famous designer, but I am just me in my family’s eyes.” Alyssa proudly lifted her brows and wrapped an arm around Tatiana’s waist.
She remarked, “You can finally show off your sister, Alexa, at school. Your schoolmates sure would want to suck up to you. It’s their pride to be acquainted with you.” That reminded Tatiana of the rumors about her on campus and Tyler Crowley’s troublemaking. Her eyes brimmed with tears, but she pushed herself to smile and maintain tightly sealed lips.
Alyssa sighed. “Speaking of which, I miss Miley a lot.” The sisters leaned against each other. Alyssa’s eyes glimmered. “I wonder if Jeremy’s treating Miley nicely. I’ll tear him into pieces if he’s mean to her.” “I bet Jonah, Silas, Liam, Axel, and even Dad would teach him a lesson before you get to it,” Tatiana rapped with a grin.
She was right. Bet Jeremy was sensible enough not to land himself in hot water.
“Hmm… Lyse, why isn’t S-Sean with you?” Tatiana finally inquired after searching for Sean when she entered the car.
“He’s pretty tired lately, so I gave him time off,” replied Alyssa emotionlessly.
+16 BONUS Alyssa’s car rolled past the gates of Heightsnew Villa. The sisters Immediately found Spencer, Sinead, and their three sons walking toward them when they disembarked.
Alyssa seemed slightly taken aback, as she hadn’t been informed about Winston’s guests. She quickly regained her composure.
Simon’s eyes were spitting fire when he spotted Alyssa. He would have cussed her out if he opened his mouth.
“Ms. Alyssa,” Sean croaked. He took a step forward but was reminded of Alyssa’s warning that day.
Despite his eagerness to get closer, he distanced himself from her.
Alyssa carelessly swept her eyes past him. His tall figure stood in front of her helplessly. Shoulders slumped, he bit his pale lips like a pitiful, homeless puppy.
Nevertheless, she decided not to raise his false hopes, for that would only hurt him.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 498-“Ms. Alyssa, it’s been a while!” Spencer led Sinead over to greet Alyssa.
“Uncle Spencer, just call me Lyse like you did when I was a kid,” replied Alyssa warmly. Despite being the Taylor family’s daughter, she did not put on any airs.
“That was a long time ago. You are in management, and you’re Sean’s boss!
Things are different now,” Spencer remarked.
He knew about Alyssa’s fame and the likelihood that Winston would groom Alyssa to be his successor.
Therefore, he was extra cautious in his exchange with Alyssa.
However, Simon scoffed at his dad’s humble manner, which he found shameful.
Why did the Lynches always have to lower themselves in front of the Taylors?
Successful men did not always come from blue-blooded, wealthy families.
Alyssa let Spencer be, seeing that the latter insisted on courtesy. Meanwhile, Sinead silently studied the two Taylor sisters.
She was amazed by Alyssa’s beauty. As a child, Alyssa resembled a delicate porcelain doll. She had since grown up to be a dazzling beauty. With one look, anyone would fall for her.
No wonder Sean would lose sleep over Alyssa. Sinead felt sorry for her son.
Besides, the social standing of the Lynches was lower than that of the Taylors.
They might be a scholarly family, but the Taylors were the most wealthy family in Belbanks. Therefore, Alyssa was out of Sean’s league.
She switched her attention to Tatiana, who was well-raised and quiet.
“M-Mrs. Lynch! How do you do?” Tatiana hurriedly greeted the mother of her crush. Her heart raced, and her cheeks reddened in nervousness. 1 “I’m fine, Ms. Tatiana,” replied Sinead. If Sean insisted on marrying a Taylor, Tatiana was the next best option. The young lady was obedient, sensible, and gentle. Her being the daughter of Winston’s third wife was the only flaw.
Alyssa and Tatiana were both Winston’s daughters, but Tatiana’s mom, Lyla, did not officially register her marriage to Winston. Sinead assumed that Lyla wasn’t the favorite wife in the family with that weak daughter.
Upon second thought, Sinead believed Sean would lose out by marrying Tatlana.
Tatiana furtively glanced at her crush with a thumping heart. However, she felt a shot of pain after taking one look.
Sean only had Alyssa in his eyes from the very beginning. She knew the passionate look in his eyes too well, for she had cast the same look at him in the past seven years.
Heightsnew Villa was filled with merriment today. Only Jonah was absent because he was on a business trip.
Silas and Cyrus, the two civil servants, surprisingly showed up at the occasion.
The dinner kicked off on a high note. Winston and Spencer, old friends of similar age, had plenty to catch up on. Meanwhile, Sinead thoroughly enjoyed her conversation with Winston’s three wives.
In contrast, an air of unease hung around their sons. A policeman, prosecutor, judge, attorney, and Alyssa, the plaintiff, gathered at the other end of the table, resembling a day in court.
“Mr. Lynch, I heard your law firm in Solana City is doing well,” jeered Silas, who swirled the contents of his wine glass. “In the last two years, we prosecutors have seen you taking on multiple high-profile cases, representing the defendants.” “Well, that’s my job as an attorney.”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 499-Simon remarked with an amused expression, “I will do my best to win the case if the defendant seeks my help and gives me their trust.” “I found something interesting.” chirped Cyrus, who crossed his legs and examined Simon in the manner he’d observe a suspect. “Your clientele appears to be quite rich. I assume you have your standards for selecting your clients.” “That’s not the case. I might be the person in charge of our law firm, but I don’t own the firm. I need to pay my two shareholders and the ten or so attorneys working under me. Look, I don’t have a choice.” Simon ended his sentence with a troubled sigh.
Silas, Cyrus, and Alyssa almost barfed at Simon’s hypocritical explanation. How could Simon and Sean.
turn out so differently when they were both Spencer Lynch’s sons?
“Simon is a top attorney in Solana City. He’s also a famous name across the country,” Sean broke his silence and snickered.
He continued, “Two million dollars-that was the lowest amount in legal fees you were paid this year among all your cases. The highest was 15 million dollars. Those figures were only one source of your income, not including the commission fees from your attorneys.” The dining hall fell into an awkward silence. Winston and Spencer stopped talking and cast their glances at the children “Sean, my firm’s financial details and income are private matters. It’s inappropriate to reveal them at this dinner, chided Simon. As he spoke, he accidentally pulled the wound on his cheek that he had covered up with foundation.
“I’m just trying to prove that you, Simon Lynch, do not need money. You have enough savings for a lifetime and more,” Sean retorted with a chuckle, his eyes ablaze with anger. “I don’t understand why you’d take the Becketts’ case and go against Ms. Alyssa when money is not an issue for you.” Everyone gaped at Sean’s attack against his sibling. He had exposed Simon’s hypocrisy. Would the two turn into enemies?
Alyssa, who had not taken a look at Sean that night, cast a stoic glance at him.
She knew Sean was standing up for her, but she neither wanted nor needed him to do so.
“Sean, you shouldn’t act out at this time! Let’s talk when we’re at home,” urged Steven, who tugged at Sean’s hand beneath the table while sweating nervously.
However, Sean did not intend to go easy on Simon, judging from the steely expression on his face.
Meanwhile, Simon had lost his composure, and his face contorted into a pale scowl.
“Sean, watch your mouth!” Spencer hissed at his youngest before smiling apologetically at Winston.
Forgive me, Mr. Taylor. I didn’t teach my boys well. Sorry for that.” “Don’t fret about it.” Winston calmly smiled. “I watched Sean grow up. He worked under Jonah before helping out Lyse. He’s a capable and principled young man.
“I have always liked Sean, and I consider him a godson. I’m not bothered by that minor slip because I know his character.” Godson? Winston’s careless remark elevated Sean’s standing while undermining Simon’s.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 500-Sean had always looked down on his “useless” brother, feeling aghast at Sean’s lack of ambition. How could one be content slaving away as Alyssa’s secretary?
Hence, Simon was taken aback when Winston confessed that he considered Sean his godson. It was the Belbanks tycoon’s subtle way of aligning with Sean.
What angered Simon the most was the undertone of Winston’s praises for Sean, which insinuated that Simon did not exhibit similar qualities.
The Taylor siblings had different looks on their faces. Alyssa grinned and almost burst out laughing at Winston’s clever maneuver.
Simon probably hadn’t anticipated this dinner would turn into a trap.
“M-Mr. Taylor, you’re flattering us!” Spencer and Sinead were overjoyed by Winston’s words.
Still, Spencer waved his hand humbly and added, “My youngest isn’t good enough to be your godson. He’ll simply keep his head down and work at KS Group. We don’t expect more than that!” “Spencer, we’ve known each other for years. I don’t put on an act around you. I wouldn’t praise Sean if he weren’t a commendable young man,” Winston replied.
The more he complimented Sean, the more he appeared to be admonishing Simon.
Simon curled his fists under the table as he seethed. He had wanted to find an excuse to leave when Winston said, “Lyse, tell Jonah this when you meet him the next time.” “What is it, Dad?” Alyssa rested her cheek in her hand and cooed.
“I have approved his proposal to purchase Evergreen Capital. He can kickstart the plan at any time now.” Simon felt as if he had been struck by lightning. Evergreen Capital was the largest shareholder backing his law firm. The acquisition meant that Simon’s law firm would fall under Winston’s control.
He finally saw the dinner as what it was. He gritted his teeth in resentment, sweat beading on his forehead.
He dared not meet Winston and Alyssa’s eyes, but he knew they were sending him piercing looks.
Winston had planned this gathering under the pretext of reuniting with old friends, but his true intention was far from that. He wanted to teach Simon a lesson and avenge Alyssa.
It was time for Simon to understand the consequences of working against his precious daughter.
After dinner, the Lynches stayed put and chatted in the living room.
After not seeing each other for a while, Alyssa had endless topics to chat with her two brothers.
Silas and Steven both worked in the judiciary system and were familiar with each other. The four of them gathered and played the “Halli Galli” card game.
In the heat of the moment, Alyssa accidentally knocked the wine glass off the table. The red wine splashed across her body, trickling down her shin and onto her feet.
“I’ll give you a hand here!” Silas immediately searched for napkins.
“I’ll help!” Cyrus frantically looked for anything that could serve as a napkin.
“Um, I guess I’ll help too?” Steven felt it was only appropriate if he joined the two panicked brothers as well.
Just as the three men were fighting to be of service to Alyssa, a towering figure showed up and went down on one knee in front of her.
Alyssa gazed down at her feet in astonishment, her eyes wavering. Sean had swiftly come to her side, producing a handkerchief he always carried on him.
He gently lifted her delicate feet with one hand and patiently wiped away the wine with another.
In a hurry, she tried removing her feet. However, Sean did not care about that and remained focused on cleaning her feet.
He didn’t seem to consider his action weird. He made it appear as though it was part and parcel of his job as her secretary.
The people around were stunned by the scene. Tatiana had been leaning against Lyla and chatting when her heart sank upon witnessing the sight.
Quivering with anger and a sense of heartache, Tatiana furrowed her brow.
“Mom, I’m not feeling well. I think I’ll rest for a bit,” Tatiana informed Lyla. She swiftly escaped from the living room, lowering her head to conceal her teary eyes behind her flowing hair.
“Taty? Taty!” Lyla called out to her daughter with concern. The more she did that, the faster Tatiana ran.
Alyssa grew flustered when Sean proceeded to clean her legs after wiping her feet. She moved her legs He looked up at her with shimmering eyes.
Staring coldly at her loyal secretary, she sighed woefully and whispered, “You’re Mr. Lynch tonight, not my secretary. Even if you were acting as my secretary, there was no need to go to such lengths.” With that, she left Sean behind amidst the watchful eyes of everyone present.