Ch. 711..720

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 711-Jasper finally felt relieved upon hearing Alyssa’s promise. Grateful and nearly moved to tears, he uttered, Thank you, Lyse.” Even though Alyssa appeared stoic, she was touched by the scene.

Shortly after, Javier excused himself to attend an important meeting at the Beckett Group.

Ever since Alyssa’s identity as Dr. White had been revealed, she had been appointed as Jasper’s attending physician and tasked with overseeing his follow-up treatments.

After inquiring about Jasper’s condition, she placed him in a wheelchair and instructed Landon and Abel to take him for a checkup.

After their departure, only Alyssa, Newton, and Ben remained in the room.

Since there wasn’t anyone around, Newton inquired, “Alice, you seem down. Is there something on your mind?” She snapped back to reality and denied sheepishly, “No, Grandpa. I’m fine.” Newton expressed concern as he gently reminded her, ‘Alice, you can get away with lies from others, but not from me. Are there complications related to Jasper’s injury?” “Grandpa…” “You shouldn’t keep it from me. You know me well. Just tell me the truth because I can handle it. However, if you keep it a secret, I’ll lose my appetite and sleep.

After some contemplation, she finally turned to Ben and requested, ‘Mr.

Gorham, could you excuse us?” Ben understood the directive and left the room, closing the door behind him.

“Jasper has PTSD?” Newton asked in a trembling voice. He felt his heart twisting.

“Yes. It’s my fault, Grandpa,” Alyssa murmured, lowering her head and fidgeting with her fingers. She added, “He wouldn’t be in this condition if I were more skilled.” I “Please don’t blame yourself, Alice. Without your help, Jasper might not have survived the ordeal,” Newton consoled her.

He clasped her hands with a somber expression and said, “Promise me something, will you? You must “For now, only Dr. Liverton and I are aware of the diagnosis. Grandpa, don’t worry. Dr. Liverton is a trustworthy acquaintance of mine. He’ll keep it confidential,” she reassured.

Then, she frowned and whispered, “Grandpa, there are no other solutions to his PTSD except for taking sedatives now. Besides, I have no idea when and where he would be triggered. The secret could be exposed at any time. What if…” “Let’s do our best to keep it under wraps as long as possible. At the very least, we should do so until Jasper takes over the company and inherits the majority of the shares and assets,” Newton replied, looking concerned and clenching his fist.

He added, “No one else should lead the company except Jasper. If others find out about his diagnosis, they might use it against him. His position as president could be jeopardized, not to mention inheriting the company.” Alyssa felt thoroughly puzzled. After deep consideration, she prodded, “Grandpa, under normal circumstances, the family business would go to the eldest, which means Justin should have been the heir of the Beckett Group.

“I heard that Justin has been recuperating at Mosgravia due to his poor health. I always assumed that Jasper was made the heir only because of Justin’s health, but your earlier comment suggests there’s more to the story. What’s behind your insistence on making Jasper the heir?” Newton looked alarmed. He swallowed hard and fell silent.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 712-Alyssa noticed the distress and wariness on Newton’s face and assumed that she might have breached a sensitive family topic. It would be inappropriate for her to press for an answer.

Despite always being sensible, she somehow developed a deep interest in the matter that concerned Jasper.

She blurted out boldly, “Grandpa, is there any tension between Jasper and Justin? And is that related to their kidnapping case when they were younger?” Newton looked astonished. Wide-eyed, he gasped, “Y-You knew about the kidnapping?” “I’m sorry, Grandpa. I didn’t intend to overstep. Alyssa apologized.

After a pause, she whispered, “Jasper mentioned Justin to me a while ago. He’d promised to tell me the truth later and that he won’t keep anything from me.

“I was giving him the silent treatment back then. And I had refused to learn the truth. But curiosity got the better of me, so I …” Alyssa’s voice faded as she blushed in embarrassment.

Newton felt happy at the shy look on Alyssa’s face, which reminded him of her old self. That proved that Alyssa was less resentful toward Jasper and even developed an interest in his affairs.

Their relationship appeared to have improved.

“Alice, the fact that Jasper is willing to share his past with you shows that he considers you family. He trusts you,” Newton sighed, clearly still affected by the incident.

He began, “My grandsons were kidnapped when they were just children. Their kidnappers were part of a notorious gang involved in various crimes, including drug trafficking, murder, and robbery. They were known for kidnapping numerous heirs from wealthy families across the country.” “I’m aware of that. You’re referring to the gang leader, Gustav Holm, also known as ‘Crazy Gustav, right?” Alyssa pondered, recalling the information she had heard from Colene.

Gustav had once been a henchman under Colene’s father but later left the gang to pursue his own criminal ambitions by establishing his gang.

das Back in the day, Gustav was so bold as to provoke the police, claiming that he would only retire after amassing tens of millions in ransom payments.

When he was finally arrested 18 years ago, the media celebrated, only to have Gustav grinning in front of the cameras.

“For now, only Dr. Liverton and I are aware of the diagnosis. Grandpa, don’t worry. Dr. Liverton is a trustworthy acquaintance of mine. He’ll keep it confidential,” she reassured.

Then, she frowned and whispered, “Grandpa, there are no other solutions to his PTSD except for taking sedatives now. Besides, I have no idea when and where he would be triggered.

The secret could be.

exposed at any time. What if “Let’s do our best to keep it under wraps as long as possible. At the very least, we should do so until Jasper takes over the company and inherits the majority of the shares and assets,” Newton replied, looking concerned and clenching his fist.

He added, “No one else should lead the company except Jasper. If others find out about his diagnosis, they might use it against him. His position as president could be jeopardized, not to mention inheriting the company Alyssa felt thoroughly puzzled. After deep consideration, she prodded, “Grandpa, under normal circumstances, the family business would go to the eldest, which means Justin should have been the heir of the Beckett Group.

“I heard that Justin has been recuperating at Mosgravia due to his poor health. I always assumed that Jasper was made the heir only because of Justin’s health, but your earlier comment suggests there’s more!

the story. What’s behind your insistence on making Jasper the heir?” Newton looked alarmed. He swallowed hard and fell silent.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 713-*Justin was a 15-year-old. And he was taller and stronger than Jasper,” Newton explained.

However, Justin was still a defenseless teenager at that time. How did he manage to subdue the kidnappers so Jasper could escape?

Alyssa, keeping her doubts to herself, wondered, “Grandpa, what happened next? How did Justin escape from the kidnappers?

Newton turned pale and trembled as he answered, “We paid Gustav the two billion dollars in ransom. Half a month later, Justin appeared in front of the Seaview Manor gates, completely naked.

“When we found him, he was covered in blood and nearly dying from the torture.

He spent a month in the hospital and underwent six months of psychiatric treatment before he improved, but his health was forever ruined.” “Why?” Alyssa asked in shock.

Newton said, “We learned from Justin later that he had infuriated Gustav and the gang after helping Jasper to escape. They couldn’t kill him off due to the ransom, so they turned him into a punching bag.

“They starved him, punched him, and even put him into a tightly sealed container. Due to the long-term abuse, he suffered from hypoxia. When he was hospitalized, he nearly lost his life from multiple organ failure. It took us a lot of effort to save his life.

“Until now, Justin is in poor health. He is also immunocompromised. Many times, he can only go out in a wheelchair. In the end, we owe him a tremendous debt.” At this point, Alyssa had pieced the puzzle together. The incident was the source of Jasper’s guilt toward Justin. It also clarified Javier’s hostility and stringent demeanor toward Jasper.

Jasper survived a traumatic experience as a child thanks to Justin’s help, but as a result, Justin was left disabled.

She couldn’t even picture the emotional burden on Jasper, It was why he endured Javier’s scolding without retaliating, all due to his indebtedness to Justin.

Newton reminded her, “Alice, do not let Jasper know that I told you about the kidnapping and Justin. Act like you don’t know if he doesn’t bring it up.” She smiled thoughtfully. “I understand. Don’t worry.” “Alice, will you look down on Jasper after learning the story? Will you see him as a coward who Colene once remarked that her father’s greatest regret was failing to get rid of Gustav once and for all.

“Yes, it was indeed him, confirmed a troubled Newton. “Javier and I were cautious, but Gustav seized an opportunity and kidnapped my two grandsons.” Alyssa’s heart dropped upon hearing that. She whispered, “What happened next?” “After they took away Justin and Jasper, they demanded a ransom of two billion dollars-one billion for each kid. That was an astronomical amount back in those times. However, I didn’t even blink an eye and prepared the money. The safety of my grandsons came first.

“That cunning Gustav kept switching the meetup location to fool us. We dared not even file a police report for weeks after Justin and Jasper had been kidnapped.

Staring at the ground, Newton shook his head bitterly. “Jasper went through a lot and escaped from where they were held with injuries over his body. I couldn’t believe it-he was only 11!” “Did he escape alone?” Alyssa gasped in surprise. “How did he manage to pull it off at that age, surrounded by those ruthless gangsters? Someone must have helped him.” “Yes. Justin did.” Alyssa inhaled sharply at the revelation.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 714-Upon hearing Landon’s words, Jasper choked on his water in surprise.

He let out a muffled cough and retorted, “Landon Harper, are you thinking straight? Lyse can give you al checkup, you know. You shouldn’t be wasting Lauren’s time.” Alyssa crossed her legs on the couch and stared disdainfully at the cheesy Landon. She quipped, “So, you’re a chef now after retiring from your playboy days? Well, it’s pretty impressive for you to turn over al new leaf.” “Ahem. This will be my first time cooking tonight. I’m kind of nervous,” Landon confessed. In his 28 years, he had never set foot in the Harper Residence’s kitchen, let alone tried his hand at cooking.

“Landon, don’t push yourself too hard,” Lauren chimed in with concern while gently tugging at his sleeve.

Alyssa cast Landon a look of disdain and agreed, “Right. You shouldn’t drag Lauren into the mess you’re about to make.” Jasper pressed his lips and added, “Remember, if the stove catches fire, the first thing to do is cover it with a pan, not douse it with water “I-I got it,” Lauren replied as she raised her hand. She blinked obediently at Jasper.

Landon was annoyed. “I’m a college graduate, for fuck’s sake! Can you two lovebirds stop treating me like an idiot?” Alyssa bristled at Landon’s “lovebirds” remark, but before she could respond, Landon hurriedly left the room with Lauren in his arms.

After the new couple left, silence returned to the room. This time, it was a mix of awkwardness, flirtation, and bitterness.

Jasper, having been advised against contact with water due to his injury, hadn’t had a proper bath since the incident and reeked a little.

Thanks to his good looks, he remained an eye candy despite his disheveled appearance.

To break the silence, Alyssa cleared her throat and flatly said, “Let’s have a serious talk since no one’s around.” “How about getting into some serious action?” he suggested in a hoarse voice and looked at her suggestively. He had violated her with the desire in his eyes without making any physical advances.

+15 BONUS “Hah. Jasper Beckett, remember that your life is in my hands now. You’d better behave. I was the one who stitched your head, and I can undo it too,” she seethed. Her cheeks were burning in shame.

• You He squinted and stopped teasing him. Then, he began, “Lyse, I know what you’ll discuss with m want to look into the identity of that man who attacked Madam Lyla, and you want to learn his motives. Am I right?” Her eyes brightened. She nodded. “Yeah.” “Lyse, I’ll take care of this for you. When I’m discharged…” “I can’t wait. Don’t you know how badly Lyla has been affected by the incident?” she cut him off coldly and cracked her fingers. “I had to put my investigation on hold because of your surgery. Otherwise, I would have tracked down that man and taught him a lesson.” Jasper looked at her with a tender smile, his expression unchanged.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 715-Jasper smiled at Alyssa, knowing that she would keep her word. He had made up his mind no matter what decision she made.

support her, He advised her, “I know you want revenge, but you can’t rush it. We will eventually find the mastermind.” Alyssa’s lips tightened, and her eyes filled with emotion. There was another reason behind her vengefulness that she couldn’t reveal to Jasper-the attacker and the mastermind behind him had posed a severe threat to Jasper’s life.

Were it not for her medical intervention, Jasper could have been in grave danger.

Alyssa had been bottling up her anger, which led to a loss of appetite and restless nights. She felt the urgency to seek vengeance to find solace.

“Jasper, I appreciate that you protected Lyla and me, but ultimately, this is a family matter. Please focus on your recovery and stay out of this.” “Yes, it might be a Taylor family issue, but Lyse, I’m your man,” he croaked. He was as thick-skinned as usual.

She glowered at him. He continued, “Your problem is mine.” “Rest well. I’m leaving she mumbled. She couldn’t stand to listen to Jasper’s embarrassing remarks anymore.

“Lyse, don’t go!” Desperate to stop her, Jasper attempted to get up. But in dizzy and nauseous.

s weakened state, he felt When he was on the brink of falling off the bed, he caught a whiff of roses. A slender but powerful arm caught him in time.

“Lyse He looked touched after she returned to him, and he gave her a hug. He buried his face in her dark hair and took in her unique scent.

Alyssa was once a constant presence in his life. But now, she was out of reach for him, much to his regret.

Struggling for breath in his tight hold, she was amazed at his strength after undergoing brain surgery and a coma.

“Jasper Beckett,” she called his name and attempted to push him away with all her might, but he remained unmoved.

She complained, “Get off me! You stink!”

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 716-Jasper realized something after falling in love with Alyssa. She was like a coconut-tough on the outside and soft within. She was a sincere and kindhearted soul.

Alyssa’s affection for him had dwindled, and he resorted to gaining her sympathy just for a few more moments with her.

In the past, Alyssa had to beg for his affection, but now the tables had turned. It was his turn to experience what it felt like to be on the other side.

In the end, Alyssa had no choice but to stay with him. She clarified, “Don’t take this the wrong way. I didn’t stay because you wanted me to. It’s because I promised Grandpa and Lauren to look after you.” She gathered herself and rose from the bed, announcing. Til rest in the adjoining room. Call me if you need anything.” Jasper’s gaze deepened, and he held onto her hand. He suggested, “Lyse, why don’t you spend the night here?” “The couch is uncomfortable to sleep on,” she explained, attempting to free her hand from his grasp but failing.

“Then, let’s share the bed,” he whispered as if trying to persuade her.

“Nothing good ever comes out of your mouth,” she snapped. She wondered what lengths he would go to.

“Don’t misunderstand me, Lyse. I won’t force anything against your will, even if I wanted to help but lean closer to her as he felt the heat rise in his body.

In her thoughts, she dismissed the idea.

He couldn’t Then, she grumbled, “You stink to high heaven. Stay away from me!” Moving backward, she pinched her nose with a look of disgust.

She added, “I don’t want to share a room with you. I might faint from the smell.” “Do I stink? I think it’s not that bad,” he replied, sniffing himself. “Back when I was in the military, the conditions were rough. I could only shower once a week. It was worse than now.

“When I returned and took on my role in the company, it felt strange to be able to shower daily.” Her gaze wavered. She was the only one, besides himself, who understood the challenges he had faced.

She had never looked down on him, but she was scarred. Even though he was sincere, she couldn’t bring herself to get closer.

She had once loved him like a moth to a flame, but he had shattered her hopes, making it difficult to rekindle her passion for him.

“Lyse, I’ll freshen up a bit. Just wait for me,’ he said, worried that she might avoid his room due to his smell. He tried to leave the bad.

She freed herself from his grip and replied, “Quit it. You shouldn’t be in contact with water. Keep stinking. I’ll wash up.” Jasper felt weak but was reluctant to show his vulnerability due to his male ego.

He believed he should be protecting his woman.

Besides, he considered a minor head injury insignificant. Having been shot on the battlefield before, he was perplexed by his frailty and felt ashamed to display it in front of Alyssa.

He leaned against the headboard and listened to the sound of the running water in the bathroom. It had been a while since he had experienced such simple peace and happiness.

Suddenly, tears welled up in his eyes as he grasped the bedsheet.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 717-Jasper recalled the many times during their marriage that he was irritated at Alyssa.

He felt she took too long in the shower. He found her skincare routine fussy.

When she prepared a table full of food for him, he thought she wasted her time in the kitchen.

As these mundane memories of their marriage flashed before his eyes, they stung his heart.

The bathroom door creaked open. Alyssa appeared, her hair wrapped up in a white towel. She emerged from the condensation bare-faced, looking as lovely as ever.

Jasper was captivated by her youthful and radiant face. He gulped and remarked, “You look even better without makeup “That’s enough. You’ve said the same thing before. Don’t repeat yourself.” Alyssa shot back, holding the towel on her head as she sat on the couch with a gloomy expression.

She added, “Don’t force yourself to give compliments if you’re not good at it.

“You look better without makeup? Obviously! I look gorgeous all the time!” “Yes, you’re absolutely gorgeous,” he agreed, staring at her blankly. “I’ve always thought you were beautiful.

“Of course you do,” she dismissed him.

“I’ve found you beautiful since the day we got married,” he confessed sincerely.

“Do you even believe what you’re saying?” She smirked in disdain. “You wouldn’t have ignored me if you truly thought I was beautiful.” Jasper fell silent when he realized that anything he said would get him into trouble.

He made a decision to gradually win her heart back.

After all, she was like a coconut that was tough outside but soft within, wasn’t she?

Things would eventually get better, and they would reconcile one day.

She said, “I’m sleepy. You should sleep too.” She stretched like a cat and was about to lay on the couch when she heard a knock on the door Xavier inquired from the outside, “Mr. Beckett, Madam, are you both heading to bed now?” Alyssa frowned. Jasper beat her to the response, saying. “No, come on in.” She had never looked down on him, but she was scarred. Even though he was sincere, she couldn’t bring herself to get closer.

She had once loved him like a moth to a flame, but he had shattered her hopes, making it difficult to rekindle her passion for him.

“Lyse, I’ll freshen up a bit. Just wait for me,” he said, worried that she might avoid his room due to his smell. He tried to leave the bad.

She freed herself from his grip and replied, “Quit it. You shouldn’t be in contact with water. Keep stinking. I’ll wash up.” Jasper felt weak but was reluctant to show his vulnerability due to his male ego.

He believed he should be protecting his woman.

Besides, he considered a minor head injury insignificant. Having been shot on the battlefield before, he was perplexed by his frailty and felt ashamed to display it in front of Alyssa.

He leaned against the headboard and listened to the sound of the running water in the bathroom. It had been a while since he had experienced such simple peace and happiness.

Suddenly, tears welled up in his eyes as he grasped the bedsheet.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 718-The winter wind howled outside. In contrast, Jasper’s room was a tranquil and cozy haven, His bed and Alyssa’s were next to each other. Despite the distance between the beds, he considered it as sharing a bed with her.

Xavier had slyly moved Alyssa’s bed closer to Jasper’s, and it was too late for her to protest, as Xavier and the other movers had already left. She couldn’t move her bed on her own, and Jasper was too feeble to be of any help.

She lay on the bed and closed her eyes, her breathing calm.

Meanwhile, Jasper was in his own bed, taking in the scent that wafted from her hair. The scent tempted him, and even the mundane ceiling in his room seemed to have transformed into a starlit sky.

His palms were drenched, and his fingers shakily inched toward Alyssa.

Her voice suddenly rang in the silence. “Behave yourself.” His fingers froze in the middle.

She threatened, “If you don’t, you’ll regret it.

Jasper sweated profusely and managed a bitter smile.

After what felt like an eternity, he noticed that Alyssa had drifted asleep.

Swallowing hard, he took a deep breath and mustered all his courage to hold her hand.

He whispered, “Lyse, I love you, Good night,” before closing his eyes and falling asleep.

Amid his light snoring, she quietly opened her eyes and curled her fist. Her heart was pounding wildly. She whispered back, “Good night, you scoundrel.” After two days of looking after Jasper, Alyssa took some time off to visit her home in Belbanks. She went back out of concern for Lyla. Besides, she needed to ask Mandy for any medication that could help manage Jasper’s PTSD.

She might be Dr. White, but she wasn’t omnipotent.

*Taty, how’s Lyla doing?” Alyssa asked, worried. She hugged Tatiana, who teared up.

“Mom has been hiding away in her room and refused to meet anyone. She didn’t eat anything yesterday.

The door flung open, Sweating, Xavier and two bodyguards lifted a huge bed into the room. Due to its size, they spent a lot of effort to fit it through the door.

“Mr. Beckett, the bed you arranged for Madam is here!” Xavier gasped and wiped away his sweat.

“Good job. Set it down,” Jasper acknowledged with a brief nod.

As someone raised in wealth, Alyssa recognized that Jasper had purchased the same bed she had at her family home, which was worth a staggering 100 thousand dollars.

“Jasper, what on earth is that?” “You aren’t comfortable on the couch, and you refuse to share my bed. I had no choice but to get you a new one,” Jasper replied matter-of-factly.

He didn’t want her to lose sleep due to discomfort. Meanwhile, Alyssa vented her frustration with Jasper by punching the new bed, only to secretly marvel at its plushness.

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 719-Feeling sorry, Sean apologized, “I’m sorry, Ms. Alyssa, I didn’t take good care of Ms. Tatiana. I accept any punishment.” “L-Lyse, don’t! Sean has been busy enough. He tried his best to look after me well, so please don’t punish him!” Tatiana pleaded with a pale face, worried that Sean might get into trouble because of her.

“Hmph. There’s no denying that he’s at fault. Sean, your punishment is to bring Taty out tonight and have the best dinner in Belbanks. You need to bring her to her favorite dessert place, too. Do not come home until it’s late at night. Got it?” Alyssa instructed him, looking stern.

Tatiana was taken aback by Alyssa’s orders. She mumbled, “L-Lyse…” Sean’s heart skipped a beat as he stared at Tatiana through his tears. He said, “Ms. Tatiana, please bear with me tonight.” Tatiana was, in fact, overjoyed at the private date with Sean, but she had some reservations.

“Taty, don’t worry about it. I’m at home to take care of everything. You deserve a break after your hard work. Stress is bad for health, so go have fun with Sean.” After Alyssa sent Sean and Tatiana on their way, she met up with Mandy before checking on Lyla.

Mandy advised Alyssa, “You should refrain from seeing Lyla now. I can tell she’s badly shaken because she doesn’t even want to meet with Winston. She needs some alone time.” Mandy looked glum when she recalled the events from that day.

Alyssa agreed, “I’ll talk to Lyla a little later.” She pressed her lips and sank into deep thoughts. Then, she said, “Mandy, I have a huge favor to ask you.” “Dear child, what are you talking about? No favor is out of bounds!” Mandy grumbled and poked playfully at Alyssa’s cheek. “If you’re going to be awkward around me, you’d better not ask for my help in the first place.” Alyssa grinned and rested her head on Mandy’s shoulder. “I’m sorry! I’ll get straight to the point then. I heard that you have a nephew working in Mosgravia as a neurologist. I also heard that he was the youngest student who got his doctorate at the Royal Medical College of Mosgravia.” “Oh, you mean Julien?” Mandy frowned.

“Yes. I was talking about Julien Lovelace, or rather, Dr. Lovelace,” Alyssa confirmed. She blushed and pleaded, “Could you get him to Solana City? I need his help.” Mandy blinked and examined her. She speculated, “Why? Are you in an internet relationship with him?” Alyssa was dumbfounded. Meanwhile, Mandy was visibly excited from her own imagination.

Mandy clapped and exclaimed, “Are you planning to settle down with him?

That’s great news! He’s a good match for you, not to mention he’s my nephew. I know him through and through, so I approve of it!” Alyssa looked amused. She stopped Mandy, saying, “What are you imagining? I have something urgent to ask his help for Alyssa continued, “Jasper suffered a head trauma from saving me at the parking garage. He is now suffering from complications after the surgery. I can’t do anything about it, so I need Dr. Lovelace’s expertise.” Mandy felt a mix of emotions upon seeing Alyssa’s worried demeanor. Although Mandy disliked Jasper, she couldn’t deny Jasper’s heroic act.

“What’s wrong. Mandy? Are you reluctant to contact him?” wondered Alyssa with a remorseful sigh.

Sorry. I got ahead of myself and forgot that you’ve become estranged from your family after you got married. I have imposed something impossible on you.

“Well, that’s not the case. It’s true that I am in low contact with my family, but I have maintained a good relationship with Julien over the years, and he holds me in high regard. I will try my best to persuade him, but I can’t do much if he refuses to travel here.” “Even if he refuses to, I have a way to get him here,” Alyssa said through gritted teeth. She squinted. “I can always make a call to Axel. He has many ways to get Dr. Lovelace to Solana City.”

Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 720-Mandy trembled at the thought of even asking for Axel’s help, knowing that Axel was resentful toward her and the entire Taylor family.

Despite Mandy’s sacrifices and true love for Winston and her stepchildren, Axel had stubbornly perceived her as a homewrecker. Without Mandy opening the polygamous floodgate, Winston wouldn’t have gone on to marry Lyla and Colene.

Axel probably wondered if Winston would have stayed monogamous had it not been for Mandy’s presence.

As Winston’s second wife, she bore the brunt of criticisms and prejudices more than the other two wives.

Mandy replied to Alyssa, “I’ll get this done right away. I’m calling Julien now.” She always attended to Alyssa’s concerns promptly. She dialed Julien’s number, and soon, they heard. Julien’s surprisingly youthful voice from the other end. He greeted, “Aunt Mandy, I’ve missed you!” “Julien, have you been busy lately? You didn’t call me at all. Did you have too much fun and forget about me?’ Mandy teased him.

“Gosh, no! I’d never forget a lovely lady like you, replied Julien. Alyssa lifted a brow at his slick reply.

From how Julien spoke to Mandy, Alyssa perceived him as a sweet talker. He presented himself very differently from what she had imagined.

“Julien, you’re all grown up. When you were younger, I could praise you for being clever. Now, you’re just cheesy,” Mandy teased him with a chuckle.

He protested, “I’m just 27 years old! Call me cheesy when I hit my thirties. If I’m not wrong, my cousins should have reached that age. I bet you interacted with those cheesy guys too much.

“You should visit Mosgravia to enjoy the company of a good-looking gentleman like me! Hahaha!” Alyssa grimaced when she overheard Julien’s remarks. He sounded unserious, annoying, and crude.

“Alright now, let’s get to business,” Mandy suggested, clearing her throat. After some hesitation, she explained, “Julien, I called to ask for a favor.” FOX Just tell me what you need. I don’t count favors,” he replied.

After a pause, she said in a ushed voice, “Could you take some time off to visit Solana City? I have ant acquaintance who suffered from head trauma a few days ago in a near-death Incident.

+15 BONUS “After undergoing brain surgery, his condition has stabilized, but there are some complications. Julien, you’re a talented neurologist. Can you examine him in Solana City for my sake?” “Who is that?” Julien wondered. Mandy glanced at a visibly nervous Alyssa and answered, “Why don’t you come to Solana City? I’ll bring you to him when you’re here.” “Aunt Mandy, you know my rules. Patient information is the first thing I need before any consultation, or I will not take the case,” Julien countered. He was smart enough not to fall into Mandy’s trap.

He seemed like a really fussy person to deal with, Mandy had no choice but to divulge. “His name is Jasper Beckett. He’s an important friend to Lyse.” “You mean that president of Beckett Group, Jasper Beckett?” Julien gasped, his tone visibly growing solemn.

“Yes,” “Aunt Mandy, I need to get going. Goodbye!” “Hey, Julien! Listen to me-” “There’s nothing more to discuss. You know my principles. The reason I went to Mosgravia and started my career in a foreign land was because I despised the elitism in Solana City.

“When I worked at the local hospital years ago, I witnessed a poor couple kneeling in front of the hospital director’s office just to beg for a heart transplant that was originally supposed to be for their daughter!”