Ch. 721..730
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 721-“Did you know who else received the heart transplant instead of their daughter?
It went to the Solana City mayor’s son! The poor girl left the world after much suffering because she couldn’t wait for the next donor, “lamented Jul Even Alyssa felt heartbroken upon hearing the story. As a doctor, she empathized with Julien.
Mandy replied. “Julien, I understand what you feel, but-” “Aunt Mandy, I will never provide any treatment to high officials or tycoons.
Since they are filthy rich and powerful, I believe they can get any doctor they want. I’m just a hot-tempered doctor who might even harm their life if I ever treat them. You should ask Mr. Beckett to hire another doctor.” Mandy gaped. Before she could say a word, Julien hung up.
“Lyse, I’m sorry, Even his parents can’t do anything about him, not to mention me,” Mandy sighed.
Alyssa felt her chest tightened. She pressed her lips and comforted Mandy, “Don’t blame yourself for that.
It’s not your fault. You tried your best. I’ll come up with a solution myself.” Alyssa dragged herself to her room, feeling downcast. After some thinking, she dialed Axel’s number “Lyse, did you miss me?” Axel huffed, sounding as doting as ever.
“Axel, are you busy with work?” she wondered.
“We’ve just completed our daily training. It’s fine. What’s the matter?” “You’re working for the Mosgravia Secret Intelligence Service, aren’t you? It must be a piece of cake to look into someone.” “It’s not a piece of cake, but it’s close,” Axel boasted. He rivaled Silas in the way he exaggerated himself.
“Okay, great. That’s great,” she mumbled.
Then, she said with a frown, “Please look into the youngest son of Joseph Lovelace, also Mandy’s nephew. His name is Julien Lovelace, and he’s an excellent neurologist.” “I know him,” he replied casually. Alyssa gasped, “What? How?” “That’s confidential. Just tell me what you need,” Axel urged her with a chuckle.
“I want to get hold of his kinks or his weaknesses that I could manipulate him with,” she declared with at 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?” Jullen 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!”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 722-Axel chuckled amusedly. “That’s because Julien Lovelace is gay.” Alyssa had goosebumps from the revelation.
Axel advised her, “You’ll need to get a man to seduce him. He doesn’t get hard for women.” Then, he grinned wickedly. “Hey, why don’t you get Silas to do the job for you?
He’s got broad shoulders. and a nice ass. I bet he’s considered a ten in the gay community. That Lovelace guy will definitely thirst for Silas!” Alyssa snickered.
Was this the first time Axel had ever complimented Silas?
Half a month later, Jasper was discharged from the hospital. Newton picked him up on that day, keeping a low profile to avoid media attention.
In the car, Newton held Jasper’s hand tightly and stared intently at Jasper’s head, causing Jasper to shiver.
Curious, Jasper asked, “Grandpa, what’s wrong with my head?” “You l look good in a military haircut,” Newton remarked, caressing his head.
“That was my hairstyle throughout the military school. They called me the hot guy,” Jasper said with a confident smile.
“Alice is certainly skilled! I can’t even tell that you’ve been through surgery. The stitching is pretty neat,” praised Newton.
Thoughts of Alyssa sent a warm current across Jasper’s body.
“Are you heading home to Seaview Manor, or should we have dinner at my place?” “Grandpa, I miss Lyse a lot. I’d like to see her,” confessed Jasper, leaning forward with anticipation. His heart and thoughts were on Alyssa “That’s fine! I’m glad you missed her” Newton beamed, patting his grandson on the shoulder. “I’ll send you to Alice!
You’re a lucky one for surviving the attack. Hope you’ll be lucky enough to win her back!” Ben, seated in the front passenger seat, had to hold back his laughter.
She gritted her teeth and remarked, “He looks like a playboy. Do you think it will work if I seduce him? I’l do that if need be.” “What the fuck? Lyse, are you for real? And what is all this for?’ Axel raised his voice in shock.
“I need his help. I need to get him to Solana City,” she informed him.
“I would rather seduce him than let you do it-how humiliating is that? Why do you need him in Solana City anyway?” She pressed her lips and quipped, “It’s confidential!’ Axel let out a long sigh. Alyssa had started keeping secrets from him.
“What do you think? Will that work?” She sounded anxious.
“That might not work. However, it might work if I’m the one flirting with him,” Axel pondered.
She looked perplexed. “What do you mean?”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 723-Jasper’s eyes widened. He was utterly confused. “What do you mean? She’s no longer working here?” “The day before, the hotel management received an official update about Ms.
Alyssa’s transfer to KS Group headquarters. She has officially left her role as the hotel manager, and she’ll take up a new role once she reports to HQ.” “What about the hotel?” “A senior personnel from KS World’s overseas branch will be transferred here to take over the manager. role in Solana City,” Avery informed Jasper.
Avery was reminded of Alyssa’s busy schedule and the unforgettable memories of their time working together.
She smiled at Jasper and recounted, “Ms. Alyssa produced great results within a year of managing the hotel. She’s brought us back on track, motivated the employees, and achieved the highest sales record in ten years.
“Mr. Taylor is extremely pleased with her work. The transfer did not come as a surprise at all. She should develop her career in a better environment. Working in the hotel is a waste of her talents.” Jasper nodded at Avery’s analysis. Alyssa was smart and multi-talented. She shouldn’t be confined within hotel management.
But the issue at the moment was, why didn’t Alyssa inform him about the huge change?
“So, where can I find Ms. Alyssa?” Jasper wondered.
Avery was amused by Jasper’s panicked look and replied, “I don’t have access to that information. You’re Jasper Beckett. If anything, you should be the one who can track her down.” Jasper appeared disappointed and dejected.
The skyscraper that hosted the KS Group headquarters was located in the most expensive area in Belbanks-its central business district. The building was regarded as an Icon of Belbanks.
At 3:00 pm, employees noticed a group of senior executives in suits rushing down the brightly-lit corridors. They were headed for the first floor.
News of Alyssa Taylor coming to KS Group headquarters had spread across the company. Even the “Wowser! What a grand event! Are those people on their way to welcome Ms.
Alyssa?” “She might be Winston Taylor’s daughter, but she’s not part of the senior management. Why is she accorded a grand welcome?” she was “I heard that she had improved the business and reputation of KS World Hotel in the one year s there. The sales increased by tenfold. Mr. Taylor might make her work for the KS Group after noting her competence!” “Pfft. Who knows if she truly deserves the credit? Maybe Mr. Taylor lent her a hand. A twenty-something can be a successful designer, but she can’t possibly run a company.” “Shush. She’s here!” In the lobby, the senior management held their breath and split into two rows, looking professional in formal wear.
It was the company rule to wear similar formal black attire on important occasions, for example, welcoming Winston Taylor. They were also required to wear the KS Group logo pin. Everyone wore a solemn expression.
A Rolls-Royce pulled up in front of the lobby entrance. Sean got out of the car and opened the door for the others.
Jonah was the first to exit. Two senior executives went over to greet him. “Good afternoon, Mr. Jonah!”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 724-Jonah subtly nodded at Alyssa, accompanying it with a warm smile as he extended his hand. “Lyse.” “Coming!” Alyssa responded, gracefully stepping out of the car in her sleek black YSL heels. The swaying of her black skirt revealed the fair complexion of her slender legs, a captivating sight for anyone.
She placed her hand in Jonah’s palm and alighted the car.
The two senior executives greeted her, ‘Good afternoon, Ms. Alyssa!” Acknowledging them with a nod, Alyssa replied, “You must have waited for a while. It’s cold out here.
Let’s head in.” When the siblings showed up in public, everyone marveled at their good looks.
Someone gasped, “Wow, Ms. Alyssa looks more stunning than on TV!” “Absolutely. Even with the handsome Mr. Jonah by her side, I can’t help but focus on her. She’s so pretty that anyone would instantly fall in love with her.” People who had previously complained about Alyssa were now praising her upon seeing her, well before.
she had even started working. She was, undeniably, a bombshell.
“Welcome, Ms. Alyssa!” the senior management greeted them in unison, and Alyssa and Jonah strolled past them side by side.
Turning to her with a smile, Jonah asked, “Do you want me to give you a tour of the company?” “We can do that later. I want to check out the office you arranged for me,” Alyssa replied with a squint and playfully poked Jonah’s arm when no one was looking.
Softly, he responded, “Of course.” Jonah led Alyssa to her new office, with Sean trailing behind them.
Suddenly, a man’s voice came from behind. “Gosh! That’s my dear nephew and niece!” They halted and turned around to find a well-dressed, smiling middle-aged man approaching, accompanied by his secretary and a few subordinates.
“Hi, Uncle Dominic,” Alyssa greeted him with a smile. Dominic Taylor, Winston’s only brother and the current vice chairman of KS Group’s board of directors, was a friendly and sophisticated man.
+15 BONUS Though not as handsome as Winston, Dominic carried himself well. Unlike Winston’s stern demeanor, Dominic appeared easygoing.
“Lyse, I have not seen you in a while. You’ve grown to be so pretty!” Dominic scanned her and flashed a surprised smile.
“Yes, it’s been a while. You look younger and more energetic, Alyssa replied politely.
“You’re still as sweet as when you were a kid! remarked Dominic. He turned to Jonah and asked, “Jonah, I saw you headed in that direction. Are you bringing Lyse to check out her new office?”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 725-I heard from Winston that Lyse is starting work at KS Group. Which department and role will she undertake? Since I have some time today, shall I give her a tour? Dominic offered.
Alyssa and Jonah exchanged glances in the face of Dominic’s enthusiasm Jonah replied flatly, “We’ll have to wait for Dad’s further instructions. I’m sure he will assign Lyse a suitable role to make use of her talent. We’ll update you when we get the news.
“Oh, of course! Sounds good. I’ll wait for the good news, Lyse!” Then, Dominic thought of something and smiled at Lyse. “By the way, Renee sent you a gift when she heard you’re joining KS Group. She’s got it delivered to your office.
Go check it out!” Renee Taylor was Dominic’s only child and Alyssa’s cousin. The two had not met for a while, and they didn’t exactly share a good relationship.
Alyssa flashed a smile in amusement. “Is it? That’s thoughtful of her.” The group made their way to Alyssa’s new office. When they were near, Sean pointed at the entrance with a look of disbelief. ‘Ms. Alyssa, look. What are those?” Frowning, Alyssa spotted two huge items by the door. A few employees who passed by pointed at the items while giggling.
When they neared the door, Jonah and Alyssa both looked astonished at the two large wreaths placed there.
“Uncle Dominic, is that Renee’s welcome gift for Lyse?” Jonah pondered while shooting an icy glare at Dominic.
Dominic had wanted to deny it, but he noticed that Renee had signed her name on the card.
He was left with no choice but to reply with a chuckle, “Gosh, Renee is such a blunt child! She studied design abroad at Hestrya. Their customs are different from ours. They would buy wreaths with white flowers for celebrations.” “But she’s in Cyrris now. If she doesn’t change her habits, people will only take that as ignorance,” Jonah retorted coldly, ignoring Dominic’s explanation.
“Oh, Jonah, you shouldn’t have said that. Renee did not mean any harm.
“Right, Jonah. Renee had good intentions,” Alyssa chimed in. She was smiling and unbothered by the infuriating situation. She appeared generous in front of her subordinates.
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Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 726-Dominic’s smile froze after hearing Alyssa mock Renee.
Jonah and Alyssa entered her new office. When the door shut behind them, she snickered and sat on the couch. “Renee is such a bitch. She’s already giving me trouble before I officially join the company-always so impatient.” Jonah poured her a glass of water and sighed. “She competed for stickers with you in preschool. When you were in elementary school, you competed against her for the lead role in a dance performance, “She’s been competing against you for her entire life, but she’s never won once. I would have given up if i were her, but I’m surprised by her persistence.
“She has been losing to me when we were young. She’d be naive to think that she could win when we are now adults,” remarked Alyssa. She took a sip of water with a glint in her eyes. “Things are different now. If she works against me, I will not hesitate to get rid of her, even if she’s family.” “Of course, you won’t. You always retaliate against those who oppose you. I know you’re tough,” Jonah commented, sitting beside her and wrapping an arm around her shoulder.
He offered a piece of advice with concern, “Starting here, you’ll find the company is a battlefield. The challenges are tenfold compared to KS World Hotel. Be extra careful, especially around Uncle Dominic.
“He’s built a faction, and Dad goes easy on him because he’s Dad’s only brother. You need to be very cautious dealing with Uncle Dominic.” “Got it,” Alyssa replied with an unreadable look in her eyes. “I will treat their family well if they behave, and we’ll get along nicely. However, if they try to go against me, I will not hesitate to go hard on them and publicly humiliate him.” Jonah squinted at her and warned, “Girl, you shouldn’t exaggerate. Remember, Uncle Dominic is the vice chairman of the company board.” She haughtily lifted her chin and scoffed. “Hmph! My dad is the chairman! I’m not afraid of Uncle Dominic.
“By the way, have you informed Jasper about your transfer?” Jonah suddenly shifted the topic.
She blinked at him and pressed her lips, asking. “Why should I tell him? Why does he need to know?” Jonah was taken aback. He then smiled wryly. “That’s true.”At that moment, her phone rang. Her heart sank as she wondered if it was Jasper. When she checked her phone, she saw Jameson’s name on the screen.
Jonah quietly stole a glance at her screen, and a frown crept onto his face. He’d rather the caller be Jasper.
“Jimmy?” Alyssa answered the phone calmly. 1 “Lyse, I’m in Belbanks now,” Jameson said tenderly. The sound of waves crashing, unique to Belbanks, could be heard in his background. His voice was filled with charm and passion.
He added, “I believe you must be in Belbanks as well. Do you have time to meet up?” She checked her wristwatch, looking shocked. “Do you mean right now?” “If you’re busy now, I can wait for you for as long as it takes.”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 727-On the street opposite the KS Group building, Jameson leaned casually against his car door, hands in pockets, basking in the twilight glow as he fixated on the building’s entrance.
He had been waiting for Alyssa to reach out to him. Even if they couldn’t meet, he would be satisfied with a text from her.
Disappointment settled in, confirming his suspicions that he did not hold any weight to her.
Worse, he knew for sure that Alyssa had a place for Jasper in her heart. It was concealed beneath the aftermath of her divorce and reluctance to admit her feelings.
Jameson adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and put on an icy look that contrasted the brilliant glow around him.
*Jimmy!” Upon hearing Alyssa’s sweet voice, he immediately put on a warm smile. “Lyse, you’re finally here.” She shuffled up to him, hands on her back, and tilted her head quizically. “From the sound of it, you’ve waited for a long time. Is that true? I thought you just arrived.” Her demeanor was like a cheerful teen-the same girl who had saved him from the abyss 15 years ago. Every time he saw her, he couldn’t move his eyes from her, even if he typically remained stoic around Women “I’ve been waiting for a while. I’ve been yearning to see you since Madam Lyla’s birthday,” he replied with a hint of disappointment. Coupled with his pale face, he appeared unexpectedly vulnerable.
She was taken by surprise at his words and was reminded of her abrupt departure from the party. She hadn’t had a proper conversation with Jameson and Lily that night, which she considered impolite of her.
“I’m so sorry. You must have heard about the incident. Everything was a mess. I was worried about the safety of my family, and that’s why-” “Lyse, you really should apologize to me,” Jameson interjected, suddenly serious.
Perplexed, she asked, “Hm?” “You should apologize for not turning to me when you were in great trouble,” Jameson asserted, stepping closer to her with a touch of disgruntlement. “Do you not trust me? Or do you believe I wouldn’t be of much help?” “Jimmy, that’s not how I see you…” “I deeply regret arriving late, just after Jasper. If I had been there earlier, I could have protected you, too,” he argued, his tone growing intense. Regrets gnawed at his soul.
“Wow, you totally shouldn’t! It was such a violent attack. You could have ended up with head trauma,” she said, waving her hands at him.
Each time she met his gaze, an unsettling feeling overcame her. She said, “Jasper took the blow for me. You should stay out of this.” “Why him and not me? Do you genuinely believe only Jasper Beckett could protect you?” he pressed, his voice taut with tension.
She leaned backward out of shock. “No, that’s not the case. I don’t want you to be hurt. Why would you insist on taking the blow for me? You shouldn’t ever consider that, even if it were to save me.” A warmth enveloped Jameson, a sensation he hadn’t felt in a while. Gazing at her tenderly, he asked.” Lyse, you care about me, don’t you?” Alyssa felt shaken. Jasper had often posed the same question after their divorce. Every time, she’d chastise and mock him harshly. Despite that, she still felt a pang of pain deep in her heart when he asked that question.
In contrast, she felt nothing when Jameson did the same, which was totally fine.
It further proved that Jasper meant more to her than Jameson.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 728-“Well, I just thought you might not be able to save me. I mean, you won’t be rescuing a damsel in distress. You’ll just be adding to my troubles,” Alyssa made up an excuse.
She added, “Jasper has a different physique. He’s stronger than the average guy. He stands a better chance of surviving the surgery. I might not have been successful in saving you if you were injured, and I’d be burdened with guilt for the rest of my life.” Jameson frowned, his heart sinking.
“Oh, by the way, welcome to Belbanks! Can I treat you to dinner tonight?” Alyssa extended an invitation with a smile, not wanting his trip to Belbanks to be in vain.
“Lyse, come with me to Solana City. We’ll have dinner there,” he said, his eyes suddenly brightening. “I’ll also bring you to a place you’ll love.” After some consideration, she nodded. She wasn’t particularly keen on the place Jameson had in mind. In fact, she planned to return to Solana City to meet with Cyrus as they were investigating the assailant behind the attack on Lyla.
Since Alyssa insisted on treating Jameson to dinner, he accepted the offer and took her to the restaurant where they had first dined.
The atmosphere was light and cheerful, but Alyssa appeared troubled due to the issues on her mind.
“Have you you not resolved Madam Lyla’s issue?” Jameson wondered with concern as he took a sip of tea.
“The attacker is still at the police station. He confessed to the crime,” she replied in a low voice, gripping her cup indignantly.
“Does the police know where to look into?” His sudden question gave her an idea, and she asked, “Judging from your question, I wonder if you have any thoughts on this.” He smiled and quickly tapped on his phone.
A notification sounded on her phone. Jameson had sent her photos of the attacker and his background Jameson explained while pouring her some tea, “This guy used to work on-site for TS Network 20 years ago. He later became a stuntman. But a few years ago, he suffered a left leg fracture in a filming incident “Jimmy, that’s not how I see you.” “I deeply regret arriving late, just after Jasper. If I had been there earlier, I could have protected you, too,” he argued, his tone growing intense. Regrets gnawed at his soul.
“Wow, you totally shouldn’t! It was such a violent attack. You could have ended up with head trauma,” she said, waving her hands at him.
Each time she met his gaze, an unsettling feeling overcame her. She said, ‘Jasper took the blow for me. You should stay out of this.” “Why him and not me? Do you genuinely believe only Jasper Beckett could protect you?” he pressed, his voice taut with tension.
She leaned backward out of shock. “No, that’s not the case. I don’t want you to be hurt. Why would you insist on taking the blow for me? You shouldn’t ever consider that, even if it were to save me.” A warmth enveloped Jameson, a sensation he hadn’t felt in a while. Gazing at her tenderly, he asked, ” Lyse, you care about me, don’t you?” Alyssa felt shaken. Jasper had often posed the same question after their divorce. Every time, she’d chastise and mock him harshly. Despite that, she still felt a pang of pain deep in her heart when he asked that question.
In contrast, she felt nothing when Jameson did the same, which was totally fine.
It further proved that Jasper meant more to her than Jameson.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 729-Alyssa thought Jameson’s remark made sense.
After settling the bill post-dinner, Alyssa excused herself and headed to the restroom.
In her absence, her phone buzzed on the table. Jameson, leaning forward, slid her phone over and answered a call with a cold expression.
Jasper’s tender voice called out, “Lyse, are you free to talk now? Lyse?” Jameson sat in silence, listening as Jasper continued with a growing concern, ‘Lyse, where are you now? Can we meet?” Finally, Jameson smirked and ended the call. Within moments, Jasper called again.
This time, Jameson chuckled and blocked Jasper’s number before returning Alyssa’s phone to its original position, 2 Alyssa returned to the table shortly after, having reapplied her lipstick, her face radiant. She said, “Thanks for waiting. Let’s go.” Alyssa sat in the front passenger seat as Jameson drove curiosity. “Where are we going?” her to the east side of the city. She asked with “We’re arriving soon,” he assured her. 20 minutes later, they arrived at a newly built racecourse at Eastbrooke.
“A racecourse?” she exclaimed, rolling down the windows and staring at the venue excitedly.
‘Do you still remember the times you sneaked into your family’s racecourse with me when we were kids? I was still living in Belbanks then. You even made me feed the horses, Jameson recalled with a warm smile.
Alyssa, recalling their childhood adventures, chirped happily, “Of course! You were such a scaredy-cat back then-you were afraid of touching the horses!” He smiled helplessly, for she had mistaken his obsession with hygiene for cowardice “The racecourse in Eastbrooke is our family’s property. It was completed this fall but isn’t open to the public yet,” he introduced the place to her. After parking the car, he led her into the racecourse.
To their dismay, two security guards blocked their way. “Hey, you two, stop! We don’t accept visitors because this place isn’t open for business yet.” Alyssa, stunned, looked at Jameson with mixed emotions. Everyone working in the Schmidt Group would recognize his brothers Josh and David, but Jameson, the youngest, remained unknown. It resulted in him being denied entry.
The discrimination was infuriating even in the eyes of an outsider like Alyssa.
Jameson frowned and smiled bitterly at Alyssa. “Sorry, Lyse. It isn’t often that you hang out with me, but! let you down.”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 730-Alyssa handled the situation gracefully, careful not to let any discomfort show on her face that might be mistaken as disdain by Jameson, She might be feisty and blunt, but she was raised to never look down on anyone.
“It’s alright. If we’re denied entry now, we can always come back when it’s open.
Let’s go,” Alyssa suggested, refusing to burden Jameson further.
In a light-hearted tone, she added, “If you ever fancy horse riding, just drop by my family’s racecourse. It’s essentially the same experience.” As she prepared to leave, Jameson unexpectedly seized her hand, his grip tightening. With a pleading tone, he urged, “Lyse, don’t go. We need to get in today.” Her fingers trembled as she instinctively tried to free herself, but Jameson’s grip held firm. This insistence and forcefulness was a side of him she had never witnessed before.
The security guards exchanged glances and sternly warned them, “Please leave, or we may have to handle this differently. Mr. David is hosting guests on the racecourse today, and public entry is not permitted.” Alyssa rolled her eyes at the audacity of the guards. Jameson was more than just a member of the public.
“Is that so? What if I insist on entering?” Jameson coolly approached them and issued a challenge.
“Are you finding trouble?” A guard glared at Jameson and attempted to shove him.
Much to everyone’s surprise, the guard was swiftly thrown to the ground, yelping in pain before making contact with Jameson.
Alyssa watched on in shock as Jameson flung the guard over his shoulder and onto the floor. The guard couldn’t rise from the floor. His colleague angrily threw himself at Jameson but ended up groaning and suffering broken bones as well.
Jameson gracefully cleaned his hands with a white napkin and addressed Alyssa, “Lyse, let’s move.” He instantly transformed into a gentleman who was totally different from the fighter just now. She was rendered speechless.
He pressed his lips and gently held her hand, guiding her as they walked along.
The guards called out to him while grimacing on the floor, “Wait a minute!
Who… Who exactly are you?” +15 BONUS Jameson halted and chuckled. I’m a Schmidt, too.” The revelation left the guards pale and speechless.
Meanwhile, Jasper grew increasingly anxious as he failed to reach Alyssa.
Concerned, Xavier inquired, “Mr. Beckett, is Madam not answering your calls?” “Yeah. She used to pick up even if she was upset with me. Xavier, did I do something to upset her? My memory is hazy after the head injury. Help me remember-did I say or do anything?” Jasper clutched his phone with sweaty palms and a somber expression.
He looked way different from his usual confident demeanor when he was talking business.
“You haven’t met with Madam for days. How could you upset her?” Xavier pondered. “Maybe she had a dream about you mistreating her in the past, woke up angry, and decided to give you the silent treatment.” Jasper was dumbfounded by the speculation. He repeated, “A dream, you say?” Xavier shared his own experience. “My girlfriend back in college was a drama queen. Once, she dreamed that I had cheated on her, and she gave me hell the next day! We broke up shortly after that.” Jasper scowled and retorted, “Do you really think Lyse is like those girls?” Sweating over his blunder, Xavier apologized. “Mr. Beckett, I’m sorry!” Jasper sighed, rubbing his forehead in frustration.