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Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 561-“I have moved on,” Alyssa replied without thinking and hugged Rose back.

She continued, “If I don’t move forward after the divorce, what does that say about me? For 13 years, I left him, I won’t make the same mistake again. didn’t treat myself right because of him. But now that i It’s time to focus on the future.” Rose sighed, her eyes misty as she could see the pain in Alyssa’s heart from the way Jasper had treated her. Healing would be a long, arduous journey.

“Exactly! We must look ahead to the future. A smart woman does not blindly fall in love!” Rose concurred and patted Alyssa on the shoulder.

She playfully chirped, “Madam, let’s have a feast tonight and enjoy some good wine. I think I’ll find your tragic love story quite entertaining.

“Oh, my love life is a complete mess. I cant even bear to recount it,” Alyssa replied with a smile and lifted her chin. “And you, Rose? You’re always swooning over attractive men. Any new romances to share?” Rose scoffed, “What romance can I have? I spend my days designing clothes. I suppose I’m dedicating my life to my work.

“Hot guys are cool, but they’re nothing more than eye candy. The models and idols that I was interested in didn’t last a few days of dating. They started asking for luxury watches or sports cars. I might be thirsty, but I’m not naive!” Alyssa guffawed at Rose’s remark and chimed in, “Looks like you and I both attract the wrong kind of men! Don’t worry, Rose. I won’t let you walk down my path. If you want to date, I’ll introduce a few guys to you.

“A few guys? I thought you were busy. How did you meet them?” “Oh, I have plenty of connections by birthright,” Alyssa quipped, patting her chest proudly. “My brothers- Jonah, Silas, Liam, Axel, and Cyrus-are all still single. I’ll prepare their résumés for you. If any of them catches your interest, I’ll set up a date.” Rose was dumbfounded by Alyssa’s offer and joked, “With the way you rattled off your brothers’ names, people might think you’re introducing male escorts to me.” Alyssa winked at her and claimed, “Trust me, my brothers are better. Hm, how about I introduce you to Silas, my second brother? He’s even more attractive than any escort. Besides, he’s a great conversationalist and a sweet talker. He’ll entertain you far better than any escort could.” “Is that so? What does he do?” Rose’s eyes sparkled at the mention of hot guys.

“He’s a prosecutor,” Alyssa revealed.

Rose was shocked. “Well, thanks, but no thanks.” Jasper stumbled out of the villa, still lost in the memory of the passionate kiss he had shared with Alyssa.

Xavier, who was shivering in the cold, quickly approached Jasper and called out, “Mr. Beckett!” Upon closer look, he noticed that Jasper’s eyes were glistening, and his cheeks had a rosy hue. Jasper’s lips were still moist.

Xavier blushed at the sight of his boss. Jasper looked like he had gotten some action. He stammered, “M- Mr. Beckett, your face looks- “Oh, this?” Jasper replied. “Alyssa slapped me across the face.” He touched his cheek and squinted.

“Huh? Why would she do that?” Xavier looked puzzled.

Jasper’s heart raced as he remembered How Alyssa had almost melted in his arms during their kiss. He grinned and answered, “Well, it’s because she cares about me.

Just three days before the birthday party, Sophia received disappointing news despite putting forth her best efforts.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 562-The news had come in-Sharon had made it clear that she had no intention of designing a dress for Sophia.

“Sharon’s studio staff informed us that she will not design a dress for you, no matter what amount you offer, Betty timidly conveyed the message to Sophia.

Sophia’s eyes bulged in anger. She growled, “But why?” “Mom, don’t press for the reason,” Betty found it difficult to disclose Sharon’s reasoning.

“Quit beating around the bush! Tell me now!” Shuddering, Betty bit the bullet and confessed, “Sharon said that she will not ruin her reputation by designing dresses for clients with tainted reputations.” Betty had, in fact, rephrased Sharon’s words to sound civil, as Sharon’s original remark was incredibly insulting. It appeared that Sharon held Sophia in low regard “Damn it! This is outrageous!” Sophia exclaimed in a fit of rage and hurled her expensive makeup products onto the floor. Her eyes blazed with anger, and her face turned beet red.

“She’s just a dress designer. Who does she think she is? Without Sharon’s dress, I can st bitch, Lyla Nelson, on her big day!” Suddenly, the room was enveloped by silence.

Betty saw Javier standing like a statue by the door and panicked. “D-Dad… outshine that Sophia quickly spun around and saw her husband wearing a sullen expression.

She immediately cooed, Javier, you’re back from your business trip! When did you get home? Why didn’t you tell-” Javier cut her off, frowning at the sight of the mess in the room, saying, “What are you up to now? Why did you smash your stuff?” “I wanted the designer, Sharon, to tailor a dress for my birthday party. Not only did she snub me, but she also verbally abused me! How can I ever get over this?” Teary-eyed, Sophia ran up and hugged Javier. Her demeanor resembled that of a teenage girl that even Betty couldn’t emulate.

Sophia continued, “Javier, as your wife, I represent both you and the Beckett Group. Sharon’s actions are like a slap in your face and a blatant disrespect to the company. You need to stand up for me and have “Is that so? What does he do?” Rose’s eyes sparkled at the mention of hot guys.

“He’s a prosecutor,” Alyssa revealed.

Rose was shocked. “Well, thanks, but no thanks.” +15 BONUS Jasper stumbled out of the villa, still lost in the memory of the passionate kiss he had shared with Alyssa.

Xavier, who was shivering in the cold, quickly approached Jasper and called out, “Mr. Beckett!” Upon closer look, he noticed that Jasper’s eyes were glistening, and his cheeks had a rosy hue. Jasper’s lips were still moist.

Xavier blushed at the sight of his boss. Jasper looked like he had gotten some action. He stammered, “MMr. Beckett, your face looks- “Oh, this?” Jasper replied. “Alyssa slapped me across the face.” He touched his cheek and squinted.

“Huh? Why would she do that?” Xavier looked puzzled.

Jasper’s heart raced as he remembered how Alyssa had almost melted in his arms during their kiss. He grinned and answered, “Well, it’s because she cares about me.” Just three days before the birthday party, Sophia received disappointing news despite putting forth her best efforts.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 563-Javier’s gaze wavered. He sternly rebuffed, “What nonsense is that? What do I have to do with Winston Taylor’s woman?” “You were a shareholder of TS Network before we even met. Back then, Lyla’s fame was on the rise, and rumors were flying that you were her sugar daddy.

Reporters took photos of you and Lyla meeting in private.

“Are you sure 1 sure there was nothing between the two of you?” Sophia couldn’t help but mention the past at the thought of Lyla. She was green in envy.

She had chosen to date Javier not only because he was the heir of Beckett Group but also because rumors had it that he was Lyla’s man.

That was why she felt compelled to take everything in Lyla’s possession. And if she couldn’t, she was willing to destroy it all.

Growing increasingly enraged, Javier asserted, ‘There’s absolutely nothing between me and Lyla.” Sophia was stung by the intense look in his eyes and cowered.

He added, “If there had been something between us, do you think I’d have ended it with her and married you instead? Besides, I’m not the kind of man who keeps mistresses.” Sophia felt like the air was being sucked out of the room. As innocent as they might have been, Javier’s words made her feel like she was i replacement, a second choice.

“So, you liked her, didn’t you? And you still have feelings for her!” Sophia’s voice trembled with anger as she tugged at Javier’s arm, her eyes filling with tears.

She complained, “Javier, she’s just a bitch! She slept with management and ruined her career by taking drugs. A man would only risk his reputation by getting associated with her. She’s not worthy of anything other than being Winston Taylor’s third wife.” Oddly, Javier was troubled by Sophia’s remarks. He had met Sophia through Lyla over two decades ago, back when Lyla surpassed Sophia in terms of fame, beauty, and acting talent.

In his memory, Lyla wasn’t as indecent as Sophia made her out to be. Even when Lyla failed the drug test and left the industry with her reputation in tatters, he remained steadfast in his bellef that she had been framed. Not once did he look down upon her.

With a stem expression, he began, “I know Lyla’s character. Besides, Winston wouldn’t have married her if she was as indecent as you mentioned.

“During those years, I sympathized with Lyla, who did not fight back at all despite being bullied and ostracized by her colleagues from the same network.

“As a shareholder, I was technically TS Network’s boss. It was only natural for me to want to look after a potential star within our network.

“I don’t understand the point of digging up gossip from two decades ago. I married you b because I thought you were understanding and gracious. If you keep stirring trouble, youll only make me question my decision to marry you.” Sophia’s eyes widened, and a knot formed in her stomach, Javier’s words felt like a brutal blow to her heart.

She lamented, “Javier, how could you see me in that light? I remained by your side even when I faced humiliation-I was pregnant with your child before we were married.” Javier finally relented at the sight of Sophia weeping sorrowfully. He sighed and patted her trembling back. “Stop crying. I admit I was quite harsh just now. Don’t take it personally, okay?” Sophia would not have been easily coaxed in the past. But now, she learned the importance of moderation. 1 She cooled down and hugged him. “Javier, don’t be angry at me. I was angry because I loved you and cared for you too much. I worried that you might dump me someday.” Then, she kissed him, her lips damp with her tears. Exhausted, Javier succumbed to his desire as he savored the sexy time with his wife that he had missed.

Tugging on his tie, Sophia shrugged off her nightrobe. They stumbled their way to the bed while passionately making out.

Meanwhile, Alyssa was back at her villa in Solana City.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 564-As the weather was getting colder, Alyssa stopped rowing on the lake behind the villa. Still, she was disciplined when it came to workouts.

Clad in a snug-fitting pink athletic outfit, she went for a treadmill run instead. Her face was flushed, and she was covered in sweat.

With a towel and a bottle in each hand, Sean reported, “Ms. Alyssa, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Beckett have compiled the guest lists. After comparing them, I found a 50% overlap.” She didn’t look surprised. “As expected.” Sean looked worried and confessed, “I’m a little concerned now. Madam Lyla is having her birthday party at the KS World Hotel, while Sophia is having hers at the Berenike Hotel. It smells like a rivalry all over again.” “It’s not us who wanted to compete against her. It was that witch who wanted to host her party on the same day as Lyla’s. She’s not afraid of karma, it seems,” Alyssa was able to speak and taunt Sophia, all while running hard on the treadmill.

“You’re absolutely right. Sophia is the one causing trouble. But the party’s happening in Solana City, not our home base in Belbanks. I’m worried that-” “You’re worried that the guests would choose to attend Sophia’s party for Javier’s sake? It’s impossible that Winston, with his influence, couldn’t outshine the local competition.” “Well, I suppose you’re right,” Sean sucked up to her.

“You’re worried over nothing” She dismounted the treadmill, and Sean reached out to wipe her sweat as usual. However, she unexpectedly took the towel from him, her gaze avoiding his. “I’ll take care of it myself.” Sean felt a tightening in his chest and pressed his lips together.

Despite having previously laid his feelings bare, he believed they had talked it out and established clear boundaries. He never expected anything more from her, so why did their relationship worsen regardless?

“The Schmidts are on Dad’s guest list. Not only that, I handed the invitation card to Landon, and he jumped at it like an excited pup.

“He’s turned down the invitation to Sophia’s party for Lyla’s,” Alyssa explained, her gaze shifting away from Sean’s disappointed expression as she wiped her sweat with a towel.

She added, “Both elite families, the Schmidts and the Harpers, are confirmed attendees. We expect them ast to send important figures as representatives. I believe the fence-sitters will make their decisions soon.

“After this, the Becketts and the Schmidts won’t be the only two players in the game. When I become the president of KS Group, they’ll have to enter a three-way fight!

“Besides, the Schmidts and the Taylors are close acquaintances. On top of that, Landon Harper is joining our party. It will be unwise of a shrewd businessman to choose Javier Beckett over us.” Sean nodded vigorously. “You’re right.” While Alyssa sipped water from her bottle through a straw, she continued to avoid eye contact with Sean.

Suddenly, Sean approached her hesitantly, asking, “Ms. Alyssa, have I done something wrong? Did I not meet your expectations?” Alyssa blinked rapidly and replied, “Huh? No.” Sean panicked and blushed, admitting, “Yes, I have… Just tell me what went wrong. I’ll change.” “Sean, you haven’t done anything wrong. It’s just that… you’re approaching your 30s, and it’s time for your to live your life and get into relationships.” “Ms. Alyssa…” “My s you like sister, Taty, has always been close to you. In fact, the two of you are still close. I can tell that her,” Alyssa earnestly attempted to play matchmaker. “Why don’t you give it a shot? Don’t stress about it.

“You come from a family of scholars, and Winston sees you as his godson. No one is going to protest against your relationship. In fact, we’d be delighted to have an old family friend as Taty’s boyfriend.” “Ms. Alyssa, I appreciate the sentiment. I treat Ms. Tatiana well for two reasons.

Firstly, she’s your sister and Mr. Taylor’s daughter, which makes her one of my superiors. I have a responsibility to look after her. Secondly, I’ve watched her grow up, and she’s like a sister to me.” After wrapping After wrapping up his work for the night, Jasper returned to Seaview Manor. The temperature in Solana City had significantly dropped over the past few days, and it might snow soon.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 565-Jasper tried to suppress his cough. Nevertheless, upon entering the villa, a fit of coughing seized him, likely triggered by inhaling the blend of cold and warm air.

“Mr. Jasper!” Mrs. Rosie exclaimed and went up to him. She felt sorry looking at him coughing his lungs out. “What’s wrong? You have a bad cough. Did you catch a cold?” “I’m fine. Mrs. Rosie, just get me some water,” he instructed, hiding the fact that he was injured.

That did not lessen Mrs. Rosie’s concerns. “But you don’t look fine at all! Why don’t we get the family doctor to check on you?” “I’m really fine. I just need to take some medications, he reassured her with a smile.

Just then, the butler, Barry Durham, announced. “Mr. Jasper, Mr. Javier would like to talk to you in his study.” Jasper frowned at the scene that greeted him in Javier’s study. Javier was on the couch with Sophia, both dressed in matching silk nightrobes.

She had put on some light makeup, and her hair was tousled. She leaned limply in Javier’s arms and occasionally planted kisses on him.

Jasper nearly left the study after witnessing the disconcerting scene.

“Okay, that’s enough. Jasper is here,” Javier reminded Sophia, as he wasn’t completely thick-skinned.

Sophia responded by lazily tracing circles on Javier’s chest with her slender fingers, casting him a flirtatious look. “We’ll continue from where we left off later.” The more she aged, the more coquettish she became.

With a sullen face, Jasper asked, “What’s the matter, Dad?” Javier probed, “How are your preparations for your mom’s upcoming birthday party going?” “My mom’s birthday party?” Jasper’s smile took on a chilling undertone. “I’ve spent Mom’s birthdays with her at her grave. You’ve never made any effort for her, let alone visit her. So, why did you suddenly take an interest in it?” Javier’s expression froze, taken aback by Jasper’s retort.

She added, “Both elite families, the Schmidts and the Harpers, are confirmed attendees. We expect them to send important figures as representatives. I believe the fence-sitters will make their decisions soon.

“After this, the Becketts and the Schmidts won’t be the only two players in the game. When I become the president of KS Group, they’ll have to enter a threeway fight!

“Besides, the Schmidts and the Taylors are close acquaintances. On top of that, Landon Harper is joining our party. It will be unwise of a shrewd businessman to choose Javier Beckett over us.” Sean nodded vigorously. “You’re right.” While Alyssa sipped water from her bottle through a straw, she continued to avoid eye contact with Sean.

Suddenly, Sean approached her hesitantly, asking, “Ms. Alyssa, have I done something wrong? Did I not meet your expectations?” Alyssa blinked rapidly and replied, “Huh? No.” Sean panicked and blushed, admitting, “Yes, I have… Just tell me what went wrong. I’ll change.” “Sean, you haven’t done anything wrong. It’s just that… you’re approaching your 30s, and it’s time for to live your life and get into relationships.” you “Ms. Alyssa…” “My sister, Taty, has always been close to you. In fact, the two of you are still close. I can tell that you like her,” Alyssa earnestly attempted to play matchmaker. “Why don’t you give it a shot? Don’t stress about it.

“You come from a family of scholars, and Winston sees you as his godson. No one is going to protest against your relationship. In fact, we’d be delighted to have an old family friend as Taty’s boyfriend.” “Ms. Alyssa, I appreciate the sentiment. I treat Ms. Tatiana well for two reasons.

Firstly, she’s your sister and Mr. Taylor’s daughter, which makes her one of my superiors. I have a responsibility to look after her. Secondly, I’ve watched her grow up, and she’s like a sister to me.” After wrapping up his work for the night, Jasper returned to Seaview Manor. The temperature in Solana City had significantly dropped over the past few days, and it might snow soon.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 566-“Indeed, I am. Is there a problem with that?” Jasper’s nonchalant reply nearly gave Javier and Sophia heart attacks.

Sophia stared resentfully at Jasper’s indifferent look as she lurked behind Javier like a ghost. Her eyes held an ominous quality as if she were bestowing an evil curse upon Jasper.

Javier shook in rage as he growled, “Jasper Beckett, have you forgotten your roots?” Jasper snickered. “Thanks for reminding me over and over again that I’m your son. Otherwise, I might have forgotten.” “You ungrateful brat!” With his eyes burning with anger and a dizzying sensation overwhelming him, Javier pointed at Jasper. He seethed, “I’ll ask you one last time-are you dead set on attending the Taylor Family’s event this weekend?” “Oh, dear child, how can you be so wrong?” Sophia seized the right timing and put on the façade of a worried mother. “It’s not my party that I care about. But you knew your dad and Winston don’t get along well, and Alyssa has been giving us trouble repeatedly.

“Why would you side with them during such a crucial time? You, missing our event as the company.

president, will only be a disgrace to your father!” Jasper retorted in a frosty tone and a glare, “Sophia, if you don’t care about the party, why don’t you call it off?

“You, your daughter, and your relatives have been abusing your power, causing scandals our company struggles to recover from.

“You have pushed the company to the forefront of public scrutiny and hurt our operations.

“Your reputation stinks in Solana City, so why would you choose to throw a highprofile event for your birthday? You should lie low instead. Do you take the netizens as fools? They remember.” “You-You-” Sophia balled her shaky fists in a fit of rage.

Initially, Javier was somewhat swayed by Jasper’s argument, but his sentiments shifted when Jasper added, “While my father might be willing to make sacrifices for you out of love, don’t expect the rest of the family to go along with your behavior.” Sophia nearly passed out from the provocation.

Meanwhile, Javier momentarily pushed Sophia out of his thoughts. He was only consumed by a sense of Jasper continued, “If you’re talking about Sophia’s birthday, forgive me; that has nothing to do with me. I’m not prepared for it at all.” Jasper’s smile faded as he added, “Sophia is your wife and Betty’s mom. The two of you can take care of her party. I see no reason for me to get involved as an outsider.” Javier was enraged when he heard Jasper describing himself as an outsider. He snapped, “Aren’t you part of the Beckett family too? How dare you act like an ungrateful brat when you’re benefiting from the Beckett Group and sitting in the role of the president?” Sophia leaned into Javier, wearing a sly smirk.

In the past, Jasper might have engaged in an argument with his father. But now, he had no intention of speaking to his father, who had fallen entirely under the influence of Sophia and Betty’s manipulations.

He said, “Do you have anything else to discuss? If not, I’ll retire to my room.” “Jasper Beckett, I’m not finished with you! Get back here!” Javier sprang up from the couch, nearly toppling Sophia in the process.

Jasper paused in his tracks, standing tall without looking back. He declared, “Oh, I almost forgot to mention-I won’t be attending Sophia’s birthday party Sophia’s expression soured upon hearing this. She demanded, “What do you mean?” Javier was equally astonished and exclaimed, “Are you ditching your family event for the Taylors’ party instead?” “Indeed, I am, Is there a problem with that?”

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 567-Sophia reveled in satisfaction. Javier had better whip Jasper with all his might.

Even if Jasper survived the whipping, they’d have at least released the pent-up anger and humiliation.

All the servants at Seaview Manor were summoned to the first-floor main hall and assembled in a few rows.

Betty couldn’t contain her delight upon hearing about Jasper’s whipping. She sought out Lauren, who had nearly slipped her mind. “Hey, you idiot!” Betty kicked the door open. Lauren, who was sketching, dropped her pencil onto the floor at the sudden Intrusion. “W-What’s going on, Betty?” “It’s time to witness the spectacle downstairs! Jasper is about to get whipped!

Hahaha!” Betty cackled like a maniac.

Lauren felt her heart skip a beat. “Jasper? But why?” “It’s all because that insolent little shit insulted Dad to his face!” Betty replied with a malicious grin. Hmph! Does Jasper truly believe he’s untouchable just because he’s the company’s president? He wouldn’t have gotten the position if it weren’t for Justin’s health issues!

“Dad would have shipped him off to some obscure company branch in the world if he hadn’t pitied Jasper for his mom’s untimely death! Jasper’s really taking things for granted.” Betty might have called Lauren an idiot, but Lauren was far from one. She picked up Betty’s disdain for Jasper from the remarks.

Feeling frustrated, she mustered all her courage and retorted, “Jasper isn’t that kind of person. You must have joined hands with Mom to bully him.” “You fucking idiot! What did you just say?” Betty yelled and charged at her. She closed her eyes in fear and reflexively shielded her head.

“M-Ms. Betty,” a maid called out to Betty just in time with an urgent tone. “M-Mr.

Javier wants you and Ms. Lauren on the first floor right now.” Hearing that, Betty dropped her arms resentfully. “Got it!” Then, she stormed out of the room.

The maid hurried up to Lauren and felt bad to see Lauren turning pale. She asked, “Ms. Lauren, are you okay?” “I’m fine it’s all thanks to you, Nina Had you not shown up on time.”Lauren trailed off as tears welled pin her eyes.

“Oh, just look at your Nina Carle grasped Lauren’s cold hand and rolled up the sleeve to reveal patches of bruises She was nearly brought to tears by the sight. “Your skin is covered in bruises from Ms. Betty’s bullying! This can’t go on! Why don’t you tell Mr. Javier about it? Madam Sophia might ignore the bullying, but your father will certainly speak up for you!” Lauren quickly withdrew her hand and hung her head silently. Then, she mumbled, “You You should go. Il head downstairs soon. Dad wants me there Nina groaned and left as instructed After the door closed, Lauren quickly retrieved her phone and dialed Alyssa’s number. After moments of hesitation, she made the call Alyssa answered promptly, her voice soft and concemed “Hey, Lauren! What’s the matter? Do you need help?

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Lauren choked up, and tears began to roll down her cheeks.

“Lauren? Lauren, what’s wrong? Why didn’t you say anything? Alyssa’s tone was filled with worry.

“Alyssa, they’re bullying Jasper†)

Alyssa was confused by the remark Thinking that Lauren was exaggerating she teased, “Oh, is that so? Who has the power to bully Jasper, though? He’d get nd of them if they tried” “Mom and Dad are bullying Jasper Dad is going to whip him Lauren anxiously paced around.

“Whip him?” Alyssa was taken aback “Please, Alyssa! Can you. Can you save Jasper? Dad is going to whip him soon.

What if he hurts Jasper badly?” “I’m fine! It’s all thanks to you, Nina. Had you not shown up on time…” Lauren trailed off as tears welled up in her eyes.

“Oh, just look at you!” Nina Carle grasped Lauren’s cold hand and rolled up the sleeve to reveal patches of bruises.

She was nearly brought to tears by the sight. “Your skin is covered in bruises from Ms. Betty’s bullying! This can’t go on! Why don’t you tell Mr. Javier about it? Madam Sophia might ignore the bullying, but your father will certainly speak up for you!” Lauren quickly withdrew her hand and hung her head silently. Then, she mumbled, “You… You should go.

I’ll head downstairs soon. Dad wants me there.” Nina groaned and left as instructed.

After the door closed, Lauren quickly retrieved her phone and dialed Alyssa’s number. After moments of hesitation, she made the call.

Alyssa answered promptly, her voice soft and concerned. “Hey, Lauren! What’s the matter? Do you need help?” Upon hearing the familiar voice, Lauren choked up, and tears began to roll down her cheeks.

“Lauren? Lauren, what’s wrong? Why didn’t you say anything?” Alyssa’s tone was filled with worry.

“Alyssa, they’re bullying Jasper.” Alyssa was confused by the remark. Thinking that Lauren was exaggerating, she teased, “Oh, is that so?

Who has the power to bully Jasper, though? He’d get rid of them if they tried.” a “Mom and Dad are bullying Jasper! Dad is going to whip him!” Lauren anxiously paced around.

“Whip him?” Alyssa was taken aback.

“Please, Alyssa! Can you … Can you save Jasper? Dad is going to whip him soon. What if he hurts Jasper badly?” 

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 568--Javier had summoned everyone in the villa to the main hall. Jasper was surrounded by the crowd, isolating him further.

Jasper had shed his suit, unveiling his well-defined muscular physique beneath a thin white shirt. His masculine contours were visible through the fabric, Javier had wanted Jasper to be punished in front of everyone to humiliate him.

To his dismay, Jasper won hearts by standing stubbornly in the middle of the crowd.

The maids around him covered their mouths and blushed, struggling to suppress excited squeals. Even when Jasper was receiving a punishment, he looked as stunning as ever.

When Javier noticed that Jasper had no intention of admitting his wrongdoing, he menacingly waved the whip in his hand, producing a bone-chilling, cracking sound as it struck the ground.

“Kneel!’ Javier commanded.

Jasper’s eyes bore a defiant look as he sneered, “Do you think I would?” “You-“Javier began.

“I’m standing right here. Whip me if you must. Spare me the nonsense,” Jasper declared, his gaze unwavering and icy.

Whipping had been a longstanding tradition within the family, passed down through the generations.

When Javier was young, Newton had whipped him in front of all the servants with his shirt taken off. Even when Javier had taken charge of the family, this cruel practice had remained unchanged.

Jasper was the latest victim of the arcane rule. He turned around, devoid of expression.

The sound of three whips cracking through the air filled the room. Javier glared at Jasper, putting all his might into delivering the three lashes.

A collective gasp filled the hall as yoices exclaimed, “Mr. Jasper is bleeding!” The marks on Jasper’s solid back started bleeding and seeping into his white shirt. The flogging resembled an inhumane punishment from a bygone era.

Sophia and Betty observed the proceedings with great delight.

Jasper, however, remained resolute and unyielding, refusing to bow down in any way.

His flesh had been bared, and the lashes tugged at old wounds. Nerves twitched, and his bones felt as if they might give away, but he persevered.

“Are you going to admit your fault? Hmm?” Javier continued to lash at him.

“I’m not in the wrong,” Jasper hissed and raised his chin.

“You insolent brat!” Just as Javier was about to strike again, two familiar figures suddenly appeared. A clear, commanding female voice cut through the tense air. “Stop it!” All eyes turned immediately to the door. Meanwhile, Jasper was drenched in sweat from the whipping, his face drained of color.

In his blurred vision, he saw Alyssa. Her beauty acted as an instant shot of adrenaline for him. Even on the brink of death, her presence had the power to revive him.

“Alyssa …” he mumbled. She stormed up to him. As she drew near, he hesitated for a moment before closing his eyes and collapsing into her arms, wearing a faint smile.

“Jasper!”

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 569-Alyssa reflexively held Jasper when he fell toward the ground. She was startled by the warm liquid on her hands. When she slowly unfurled her palm, she was shocked by the massive amount of blood.

Then, she noticed the long, humiliating lash marks on Jasper’s broad back. His white shirt was now stained red from the bleeding.

Unable to contain her anger, her eyes flashed with fury as she questioned, “Jasper, are you okay?” Covered in sweat, he lay in her arms and muttered, “Are you worried about me?” “Bullshit!” she blurted out without thinking.

His heart raced with delight as he grinned. “Thank you, Lyse.” Feeling angry, she hissed at him, “Shut up! You’re badly injured. Stop talking. I don’t want to hear a word from you.” He smiled bitterly and whispered in her ear, “Okay,” Alyssa’s sudden appearance left everyone in astonishment. Lauren, who had witnessed the entire incident from the sidelines, welled up with tears at Alyssa’s timely intervention, On the other hand, Sophia and Betty wore disapproving scowls.

“Mr. Javier, your place seems pretty merry today. I would have missed the Battle of the Bastards if !

arrived a second later,” Alyssa taunted him with a sly grin, sending a piercing look at Javier that would even startle Jon Snow, The servants, who understood the reference, laughed discreetly. Alyssa held tight onto Jasper and smiled lazily. “They always say not to air your dirty laundry. Until today, I’ve never seen a father deliberately hitting his son in front of many witnesses.

“Why don’t you strip Jasper naked instead and parade him at the gates of Seaview Manor? I’ll invite all the Solana City reporters to cover the spectacle and catapult you to fame.” Her snarkiness elicited more muffled laughter from the servants. Jasper was left speechless and amused by her witty retorts. It seemed that Alyssa had been using her free time to think up creative ways to get back at him.

Javier harbored a deep resentment for Alyssa. He wondered how Winston had raised such an impudent and Ill-mannered daughter.

His flesh had been bared, and the lashes tugged at old wounds. Nerves twitched, and his bones felt as if they might give away, but he persevered.

*Are you going to admit your fault? Hmm?” Javier continued to lash at him.

“I’m not in the wrong.” Jasper hissed and raised his chin.

“You insolent brat!” Just as Javier was about to strike again, two familiar figures suddenly appeared. A clear, commanding female voice cut through the tense air. “Stop it!” All eyes turned immediately to the door. Meanwhile, Jasper was drenched in sweat from the whipping, his face drained of color.

In his blurred vision, he saw Alyssa. Her beauty acted as an instant shot of adrenaline for him. Even on the brink of death, her presence had the power to revive him.

“Alyssa…” he mumbled. She stormed up to him. As she drew near, he hesitated for a moment before closing his eyes and collapsing into her arms, wearing a faint smile.

*Jasper!”

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 570-A powerful voice caught everyone’s attention, and to their surprise, it was Newton who had arrived at the entrance with Ben by his side. Alyssa’s presence was so commanding that neither Javier nor Sophia had noticed Newton’s arrival.

“Grandpa!” Jasper and Alyssa exclaimed simultaneously, with Alyssa appearing particularly close to Newton.

Sophia instantly grew flustered and sweated in Newton’s presence.

“Dad, what brings you here?” asked Javier, his hand trembling in astonishment.

“If I hadn’t made it here on time, my grandson would have been whipped to death,” Newton growled in his wheelchair, looking authoritative.

He shook emotionally at the sight of a heavily injured Jasper and anxiously asked, “Jasper, are you okay?” “I’m fine, Grandpa.” Jasper flashed him a reassuring smile.

“Ben, please call my physician to attend to Jasper.” “Of course, Mr. Newton,” Ben replied, promptly making the call.

Sophia tugged at Javier’s shirt and shifted the blame toward Alyssa, saying, “Oh, Ms. Alyssa, it’s quite a burden for Grandpa to make such a journey for Jasper. Javier, Dad’s health isn’t the best, and I feel bad that he had to rush here in this cold weather- “Enough! Stop faking it!” Newton waved dismissively, cutting off Sophia’s act.

“I’m doing quite well because Alice has been visiting and taking care of me. Why do you keep insisting that I’m in poor health?

Are you cursing me?” Sophia, knowing that she had messed up, hurriedly explained, “No, Dad-” Newton refused to let Sophia speak and continued his reproach, “By the way, it wasn’t Alice who called me here. It was all a coincidence.

“She happened to be visiting me tonight when I learned about Jasper’s punishment. I came here angrily, and she followed me because she worried for me. If you have any questions, direct them to me, not her!” Everyone shot complex looks at Sophia, who had gone pale and fallen into silence. She had foolishly shot herself in the foot.

“Lyse, you visited Grandpa? Jasper exclaimed and looked at her.

— “Yeah,’ she replied without looking into his fiery eyes.

+15 BONUS Meanwhile, Betty listened to Newton’s account with a mix of confusion and doubt. If Alyssa had followed Newton to Seaview Manor, then who had originally called him?

A sudden realization dawned on her, and she shot a furious glance at Lauren, who stood nearby. Indeed, Lauren’s foolish grin had betrayed her actions.

“Dad, Sophie’s absolutely right. You shouldn’t have made this long journey. It’s too strenuous. It’s all for the sake of your health,” Javier explained as he approached Newton.

However, Newton gestured for him to stop. “If you were genuinely concerned about my health, you shouldn’t have struck my grandson and provoked my anger. You fucking piece of scum! You’re driving me nuts!”