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Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 811-Betty couldn’t fathom Zoe’s audacity in proudly announcing her engagement. It seemed like sheer madness.
As the Beckett Group president, Jasper was so powerful that Javier had no control over him. What could the Harpers do about Jasper?
However, she chose not to confront Zoe directly, choosing instead to observe as Zoe unwittingly made a mockery of herself and turned the Harper family into the laughingstock of Solana City.
“Whatever. I don’t mind as long as you’re happy. I wish you and Jasper a happy marriage,” Betty said to Zoe reluctantly.
“By the way, do you remember Mayor Hodgson’s son? He was interested in you, but you weren’t into him, so the blind date didn’t work out,” Zoe suddenly changed the topic.
Mayor Hodgson’s son? Betty recalled the guy, Freddy Hodgson. Sophia had brought Betty to meet with Mayor Hodgson and his wife at a golf course earlier. It was a blind date masked as a meeting, as Sophia intended to get Betty acquainted with Freddy.
In the end, the mayor and his wife were uninterested in Betty. Not only that, Mrs.
Hodgson outrageously requested to meet with Lauren, which was a slap in Betty’s face.
To save her face, Betty lied and boasted to Zoe that she had asked Sophia to turn down the Hodgsons’ marriage proposal because she deserved a better suitor.
“Yes. Why did you bring him up?” Betty said crossly.
“Oh. Nothing. He’s pursuing me,” Zoe replied and laughed gleefully.
Shocked, Betty snickered. “You’re about to be Mrs. Beckett soon. You probably wouldn’t even look at a mayor’s son.” “I only have eyes for Jasper, that’s for sure. That’s why I turned down Freddy’s advances. But he said he was very in love with me and willing to do anything for me. And by everything, he meant everything,” Zoe remarked and cackled sinisterly.
“What do you mean? What’s your plan?” Betty pressed on as she could sense there was more to Zoe’s words.
“I want him to marry Lauren,” Zoe announced.
Betty inhaled sharply upon hearing that. Zoe could be very maniacal at times.
How could she demand her Zoe barked into the phone, “Hey, where the fuck were you? I couldn’t reach you at all.” Zoe addressed her in an authoritative tone, as usual.
Betty, in pain, pressed against her bandaged face and retorted, “Watch your tone. I’m Betty Beckett, not your maid!” “Poor you. I haven’t gotten even with you when you humiliated me in front of Jasper. You have no right to be mad at me now,” jeered Zoe. “Whatever. I’ll overlook that. Someone will pick you up tomorrow. Go with me to my engagement dress fitting.” “Engagement? Whose’s engagement?” “My engagement to Jasper!” “What?” Betty gasped, looking stunned. “Jasper can’t possibly agree to that unless he’s lost his mind.” “He hasn’t agreed yet, but it’s just a matter of time,” Zoe asserted. “Wait and see. He’ll cave in soon, and I’ll be your sister-in-law.”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 812-David’s driver perished at the scene, and the badly injured bodyguard seated in the front passenger seat battled for his life in the emergency room.
Fortunately, as David was seated in the back, he suffered facial injuries from the glass shards after the front collision. Despite bleeding from the head, he survived the accident.
However, a comminuted fracture in his legs left him permanently crippled.
Victor enlisted experts from across the country to treat David, but none could successfully rehabilitate David’s legs.
One day, the Schmidts sat in their living room-a heavy feeling hung in the air.
Daisy sobbed uncontrollably, but it was unclear if her grief was genuine.
She wailed, “Why did this happen? David used that road often, and it was a straight road. How did he get into an accident?” Everyone was moody. Only Jameson crossed his legs and sipped on his tea, unconcerned. He remarked nonchalantly, “The frequency of using a road doesn’t reduce your chances of getting into an accident.
They are unrelated, Daisy.” Daisy dabbed away her tears with her hanky and shot him a moody glare. She accused, “You seem quite happy after David’s accident. Why? Has your wish finally come true?” He placed the teacup on the table and adjusted his glasses. “No, I’m not happy.
I’m just emotionally stable, unlike you. David isn’t dead, but you cry like you’re at his funeral.” “You-” she stammered, enraged by his taunt.
“That’s enough! Can’t you guys ever stop squabbling? You’ve been doing that forever. Daisy, David is suffering. You haven’t thought of a solution. You’re only busy causing trouble. Do you want to see our family in a mess?” David growled and slapped on the arm of his chair.
Daisy quivered at Victor’s rage and stopped crying, only glowering at Jameson.
2 After moments of thinking, Jameson slowly suggested, “Dad, I have a solution.
Why don’t we give it a try? We might save David’s legs.” All eyes were on him. Victor’s eyes brightened with hope. He leaned forward eagerly and urged Jameson, Tell me now!” “Lyse has another identity-she’s an excellent surgeon. Before this, she successfully performed a difficult “You’re Lauren’s sister, after all. So, I’ll need your help to make the marriage work, especially when I’m not in the position to act,” Zoe said with a sly smile.
She added, “My family runs a business empire, and we’re influential. If we were an ordinary family, knowing Landon, he wouldn’t give up on Lauren at all. The only way to crush his hope is to marry off Lauren to another influential family like the Hodgsons.” What a devious plan!
Betty snapped and sweated after tugging on her facial injury, “I remember how you treated me after I helped you out. You nearly sent me to prison! Why would I help you now?” Zoe drawled, “I’m your future sister-in-law. It’s important to get on my good side.
Besides, you must be upset at Lauren for snatching Landon from you. No one else except for me can take revenge for you.” Betty was stunned by Zoe’s plan. Tears of anger welled up as she clenched her fists, recalling how badly Angelina had beaten her up.
She seethed silently, “Landon Harper, I love you deeply, but you treat me like an animal. I can only give you a taste of your own medicine by taking away your most precious possession.” With that in mind, she told Zoe, “Tell me what you plan to do.” Jasper and Zoe’s scandal plunged the Becketts and the Harpers into turmoil.
The Schmidts also faced their own troubles, with David Schmidt having recently been in a car accident of his way home from a gathering with friends on a rainy night.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 813-Jameson halted in his tracks and squinted when he heard the icy voice from behind. Yawning, he turned around and questioned, “Josh, what’s the matter?
It’s late, and I’d like to rest.” “Jimmy, you put on a good show. Isn’t it killing two birds with one stone?” Josh commented as he took a few steps closer, examining Jameson with a sharp gaze.
“Huh?” Jameson tilted his head, feigning ignorance.
Cutting to the chase, Josh accused, “You set up David’s car accident, didn’t you?” Jameson still acted like he was confused. “What?” Seeing through Jameson’s act, Josh continued, “You sent your men to screw up David’s car, but you didn’t want him dead, just crippled.
“Then, you offered a solution to Dad by introducing Ms. Alyssa to him, which earned you cookie points.
You proved yourself capable of sharing his worries. Bravo, Jimmy! That was some slick move.” Jameson adjusted his glasses and lifted his chin. He erupted into a series of laughter that echoed in the corridor, sending goosebumps down Josh’s skin.
“Josh, how did you even become the president of the Schmidt Group? You could have been a great screenwriter instead of being crushed by Jonah Taylor and Jasper Beckett in business!” Jameson jeered while laughing until he was out of breath.
Fueled by resentment, Joshhed his jaw and hissed, “Jameson Schmidt!” “David’s accident has nothing to do with me. If you still insist that I played a role, I can only say that I have jinxed him,” Jameson offered, then left.
Josh took out his phone and ended the recording with a scheming look.
Back in the bedroom, Jameson took a shower after taking off his suit. Then, he poured himself a glass of red wine while sitting on the couch.
He felt relaxed, joyful, and refreshed. Sometimes, it felt better to condemn someone to hell on earth than to take his life.
Carl knocked on the door and entered, locking it behind him. “Mr. Schmidt, did you ask for me?” “Have you taken care of the aftermath?” Jameson asked, taking a sip of red wine.
1/2 “Yes. The lorry driver has admitted guilt. He won’t say another word.” “Great. I’ll visit Belbanks with Victor tomorrow to get Ms. Alyssa to treat David.” “Huh? Why, though? How would Victor know about Ms. Alyssa-” “I made the suggestion.” Carl, looking astonished, said, “Why would you save David? What if Ms. Alyssa managed to make him walk again?” “That’s impossible. She’s a doctor, not God,” Jameson said with a sneer.
He had orchestrated the accident that permanently crushed David’s legs. No one could restore them.
“I made the suggestion to show that I will help David despite the bad blood between us. Victor will remember my help. Even if we fail to treat David’s legs, Victor will still be grateful to me.” Carl gasped, realizing, “You’re smart!” “Victor can’t do anything about his favorite son,” Jameson remarked.
Standing before the dark windows, he swirled the red wine with an ominous look in his eyes. “Winston Taylor will never marry his daughter off to a cripple. I am Victor’s only hope now.”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 814-Victor, worried about David, called Winston that night to make sure that Winston and Alyssa were at home. The following day, he went to the Taylors’ residence at Belbanks with Jameson.
Upon arrival, he immediately wailed without a care for his image, “Oh, Winston!
You have to save our poor David!” Winston and Mandy welcomed him at the door. Winston secretly chuckled at Victor’s disheveled look. After a lifetime of competition between them, Victor had finally given up.
“What’s wrong, Victor?” Mandy was surprised to see Victor in such distress.
Victor, rushing toward them, accidentally tripped on a rock. He fell to his knees in front of the couple, grimacing from the pain in his hand. Winston and Mandy were left speechless by the unexpected scene.
Suppressing a snicker, Jameson helped Victor up. Then, he asked, “Dad, are you hurt anywhere?” Victor truly loved David. Without even worrying about his appearance, he grabbed Winston and explained, “Winston, David got into a serious car accident a few days ago!” Winston and Mandy exclaimed, “What happened?” Jameson chimed in with a look of pity. “A speeding lorry crashed into David’s car on that rainy night because of the poor visibility. David’s legs were crushed by the lorry, and he suffers from a comminuted fracture. The doctor said both legs might have to be amputated.” Winston was taken aback. “What? Amputation?” Eyes gleaming with hope, Victor pleaded, “You watched my kid grow up. You wouldn’t want him to be crippled, right? Jimmy mentioned Lyse is the talented surgeon ‘Dr. White.’ Can we get her to treat David’s legs?” Alyssa emerged from the villa at that moment. “Uncle Victor.” She looked dazzling under the morning light. She seemed to have just woken up, as she looked a bit drowsy. Her hair was wet, and her bare, rosy face looked adorable.
Jameson gazed at her tenderly and swallowed hard. He couldn’t move his eyes away from her. He had fallen for an angel like her at a young age, condemning him to 15 years of longing and loneliness.
‘Oh, Lyse! Help me out! You must save David!’ Victor implored, almost in tears, as he clutched Alyssa’s hands.
can’t sit back and do nothing, especially since David is your son.” Though not well-acquainted with David, she felt compelled to help as Victor was Winston’s old friend.
Relieved, Victor said, “Thank you, Lyse!” “Uncle Victor, I have to make it clear that I’m just an ordinary surgeon, not an omnipotent God. I’ll need to check on David’s injuries before I can make any promise,” Alyssa cautioned.
“Lyse, there’s hope for David as long as you are willing to help! Jimmy said you performed a successful head surgery on Jasper Beckett,” Victor said.
Alyssa replied powerlessly, “Yeah. You mean a brain surgery.” “If you can crack open a head, fixing legs is a piece of cake for you!” Victor insisted.
She pressed her lips and met eyes with Jameson. Jameson beamed warmly at her.
She muttered, “Fine. I’ll try my best.” Alyssa returned to Solana City with Victor and Jameson in the afternoon. The Schmidts accorded her the best treatment as she was a VIP guest.
As a doctor, her sole focus was treating David, and she swiftly went to his room.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 815-David remained in a coma. In reality, he was awake, but the doctor had opted to keep him sedated to shield him from potential emotional distress.
An hour elapsed, and Alyssa emerged from the room, flanked by the hospital director and two medical professors. She wore a somber expression.
Victor hurried over and inquired, “Lyse, how’s David?” The other family members, the secretaries, and the bodyguards surrounded the medical team as well.
Frowning, Alyssa hesitated before delivering the grim news, “Uncle Victor, the situation is not optimistic.
David has a severe fracture that’s challenging to mend. The chances of successful healing are close to none, and there’s only a 20 percent probability of him ever walking again.” The Schmidt family seemed devastated by the revelation. If not for Josh and Daisy supporting Victor, he might have collapsed.
Only Jameson leaned against a corner of the wall out of everyone’s vision and grinned.
“Ms. Alyssa, please save my brother’s legs, even if there’s only a one percent chance!” Josh pleaded with worry.
“Of course. I will try my best since I am here,” Alyssa promised. A hint of hesitation lingered in her eyes.
Victor sensed that she had some unspoken thoughts and urged, “Lyse, speak your mind!” She asked with a serious face, “Uncle Victor, are you sure that David’s leg fracture was caused by the accident?” The Schmidts were surprised by the question. Only Josh and Jameson looked pensive.
Startled, Victor wondered, “What do you mean?” Alyssa began, “I treated multiple patients with bone fractures. I can tell the causes and even the specific blunt force that led to the injuries.” She then paused and lowered her voice, saying, “The fracture appears unnatural, almost deliberateperhaps inflicted by an object like a metal rod.” Jameson’s expression darkened upon hearing that. His face turned white.
Casting a glance at Jameson, Josh speculated, “Ms. Alyssa, are you suggesting someone intentionally injured him after the accident?” Everyone gasped at the allegation “Dad, seel I knew something was off about David’s accident,” Daisy asserted indignantly Victor’s face fell as he struggled to grasp the reality Alyssa clarified, “I don’t know for sure. I’m just highlighting my suspicions as a surgeon. I will perform a Surgery on David in an hour “It will be a long surgery, so Uncle Victor, you should go home or book a room at the KS World Hotel nearby, I’ll inform you right away when the surgery’s done.” Victor refused Alyssa’s thoughtful suggestion and insisted, “I’m not tired at all! I’ll wait here.” He grew fonder of his future daughter in law and resolved to get her married to his son no matter what it would take, The surgery extended longer than expected, running from 1 pm to 9 pm.
Finally, the lights of the operation theater turned off. Alyssa emerged from the room with the help of an assistant. After hours of standing, she was drenched in sweat. Multiple towels were used to wipe away her sweat. Even her legs were shaking.
Fortunately, she was able to sustain the demands as she was young and hardy.
Jameson approached her and gently held her. “Lyse! It must have been tough for you. You’re tired, aren’t you?” “I’m fine. The surgery matters the most. Uh-” Alyssa gasped as a fainting spell hit her. Her body trembled, and she struggled to stand.
“Lyse, look out!” Jameson, concerned/she might collapse, held her firmly by the waist.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 816-The Schmidts exchanged funny looks with each other, suspecting a relationship between Alyssa and Jameson, given their intimate behavior.
However, given Jameson’s standing in the family, he was not an ideal match for Alyssa.
“I’m okay,” Alyssa replied, steadying her breath before struggling to free herself from Jameson’s arms.
She refused to cause any misunderstanding under the many watchful eyes.
Jameson awkwardly froze and clutched his fingers stiffly.
Victor rushed to the scene at that moment, followed by his staff. He inquired, “Lyse, how’s the situation?” She wiped away the sweat on her forehead and sighed helplessly. “Uncle Victor, I tried my best, but I only saved his left leg because his injuries were too severe.” “W-What about the other leg?” “It has to be amputated,” she dropped a bomb that nearly caused Victor to faint.
He mustered, “It’s… It’s alright. I know his legs.” you gave your best. I’m grateful that you managed to save one of Alyssa revealed in honesty, “By the way, David woke up toward the end of the surgery. He told me that someone had beaten him up and crushed his legs.” Shocked, Victor demanded, “Who did that to him?” “You’ll have to ask him about that when he has calmed down.” Thanks to Alyssa’s exceptional skills, the surgery successfully concluded. News of her leg surgery spread through the hospital like a miracle story.
After David was transferred to the VIP patient room, his family entered the room to keep him company. Only Jameson stayed with Alyssa by the bench.
He handed Alyssa a cup of hot coffee. “Lyse, you must be thirsty. Have a drink.” “Thanks,” she mumbled and received the coffee.
She looked at him sideways with an unreadable look in her eye.
Jameson added with sincerity, “I should be the one to thank you for saving one of David’s legs. He might be crippled and need prosthetics, but it’s still better than being wheelchairbound.” His heart leaped into his throat. “What?” She refrained from interrogating him. She slowly rose from the bench and announced, “I’m hungry. I’ll go get some food.” Worried about her, Jameson rose from the bench and said, “I’ll go with you.” Suddenly, Alyssa pressed against her forehead. She felt dizzy, nauseous, and frail. Due to a lack of food intake, her blood sugar was dangerously low, causing her to suffer from fainting spells.
Thankfully, Jameson quickly held her, saving her from a fall. “Lyse…” A familiar voice echoed in the hallway. “Alice?” She opened her eyes and turned slowly, only to be taken aback by what she saw.
Not far away, Jasper, looking stoic, wheeled Newton over to her. Newton looked astonished to see her at the hospital.
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 817-The air in the spacious corridor hung heavy.
Jasper was stung by the sight of Alyssa leaning weakly in Jameson’s arms. Tears welled up in his eyes.
Jasper thought that Alyssa’s relationship with Jameson developed speedily during his absence. Feeling bitter, he stared at his feet and tightened his grip on Newton’s wheelchair handle.
Jameson did not flinch at Newton and Jasper’s presence. He addressed Alyssa with affection and concern, “Lyse, you’ve just completed a difficult surgery. You’re exhausted and need rest. I’ll send you home.” Alyssa, however, brushed aside his concern and approached Newton with a worried expression. Kneeling, she gently held Newton’s wrinkled hand. “Grandpa, why are you at the hospital? Do you feel unwell?” Jasper pursed his lips after he was ignored by Alyssa. She seemed only to have eyes for Jameson.
“I’m fine. It’s just a heart issue. It flared up, so Jasper insisted on sending me to the hospital at night,” Newton explained while looking at Alyssa lovingly.
“Grandpa, you cannot slack off. You need to go for regular checkups like I asked you to,” Alyssa reminded him, feeling worried.
“Alice, is this…” Newton turned his gaze to Jameson.
“Hello, Mr. Beckett Senior. I am Jameson Schmidt,” Jameson introduced himself.
“Oh, I remember now. I saw you at Lyla’s birthday party. You’re Victor Schmidt’s youngest son, the talented fellow,” Newton politely complimented Jameson.
However, he felt uneasy upon seeing the intimacy between Jameson and Alyssa. He feared that the two were dating.
Besides, he clearly sensed the tension between Alyssa and Jasper this time. It was worse than the time when they were newly divorced. He felt troubled by the situation.
Just as Newton was about to chat with Alyssa, he was interrupted by a sweet voice, “Grandpa, how are you doing?” Alyssa looked up coldly and spotted Zoe running toward them in pajamas, trailed by two bodyguards who kept a distance from her.
Newton frowned upon seeing Zoe, and he glared at Jasper. Jasper furrowed his brow and cast an icy 1/2 After a pause, she finally questioned him flatly, “Jimmy, was that you?” His heart leaped into his throat. “What?” She refrained from interrogating him. She slowly rose from the bench and announced, “I’m hungry. I’ll go get some food.” Worried about her, Jameson rose from the bench and said, “I’ll go with you.” Suddenly, Alyssa pressed against her forehead. She felt dizzy, nauseous, and frail. Due to a lack of food intake, her blood sugar was dangerously low, causing her to suffer from fainting spells.
Thankfully, Jameson quickly held her, saving her from a fall. “Lyse…” A familiar voice echoed in the hallway. “Alice?” She opened her eyes and turned slowly, only to be taken aback by what she saw.
Not far away, Jasper, looking stoic, wheeled Newton over to her. Newton looked astonished to see her at
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 818-Zoe enthusiastically leaned toward Newton and assured him, “Jasper and I will stay by your side tonight.
I’ll be here for as long as you stay.” Hearing this, Jasper scowled. Alyssa noticed his expression. Unlike others, Jasper was unreserved in expressing his dislikes. With a quick temper and low emotional intelligence, he relied on capability rather than diplomacy for business deals.
She remembered that he always scowled at her when they were married. Was he upset at Zoe?
She looked away, refusing to pay him any attention. Even if he was unhappy with Zoe now, he must have been welcoming toward her when she knocked on his hotel room door on the night of the scandal.
“Ms. Zoe, I have undergone the checkups. It’s not a huge issue at all. I can be discharged now,” Newton replied.
He always addressed Landon by his first name, but with Zoe, he stuck to “Ms.
Zoe”, seemingly keeping a distance between them.
He teased, “If you stay by my side when I’m at the hospital, I might never get discharged.” It was a joke that sounded jarring and humiliating to Zoe.
Before this, Betty had complained about Newton to Zoe, claiming that Newton was an old fool who didn’t know the good from the bad.
Betty accused Newton of doting on Alyssa and ignoring her. Newton not only opposed Jasper’s divorce but also passed on a family heirloom-a crystal bracelet-to Alyssa.
It was a good thing that Liana had destroyed that crystal bracelet out of spite.
Zoe thought that Liana had finally done something right for once before being kicked out.
Panicking, she explained, “No, Grandpa. That wasn’t my intention.’ She then cast a pitiful look at Jasper, but he didn’t even pay her attention, blocking out any communication with her.
“Ms. Zoe, I appreciate your concern, but I only need Jasper and Ms. Alyssa by my side. It’s late now and rather dangerous for a young lady to wander out here alone. I see that your bodyguards are here with you.
Have them send you home,” Newton addressed Zoe warmly without fuss.
Despite his kind attitude, Zoe looked ashen-faced. Newton didn’t accept her goodwill and even refused to have Jasper send her home. It was his way of telling her to get lost.
How despicable!
When Newton was sent to a care facility in the future, she secretly vowed to bribe the caretakers so they would neglect and abuse him.
“Alice! Come here!” Newton changed his expression and waved at Alyssa with a smile, ignoring Zoe.
“Sure, Grandpa,” answered Alyssa.
She was averse to Jasper but approached Newton nonetheless to appease him.
Alyssa, a sassy and capable woman, turned into a demure young lady when she shuffled toward Newton.
Her demeanor reminded Jasper of the time when she first married him.
The memory moved Jasper.
Alyssa was once in love with him, but he was blind to his feelings and was terrible at expressing himself.
But that meant nothing now.
Jasper cast another hurtful look at Alyssa.
Newton caressed Alyssa’s hair and extended an invitation, “Alice, would you come home with me? You and Jasper can stay the night at Crescent Bay.” Worried that she might feel uneasy, he quickly added, “My place is huge and has many rooms. You can stay in the room next to mine.”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 819-Newton added, “Tomorrow, I’ll get this little punk to make all three meals for you.
He’ll prepare a bath for you tonight. Ben is on leave for the next two days, so Jasper will take over all the housework.” Jasper pressed his lips as his brows twitched in surprise. Managing household tasks was one thing, but entrusting him with cooking? Was Newton being a bit too callous about his health and safety?
“Grandpa, I…” Alyssa began, her voice trailing off in hesitation.
Just as she was trying to come up with a way to excuse herself, Jameson approached them calmly and flashed a warm and gentlemanly smile at Newton.
Jameson said, “Mr. Beckett Senior, I’m afraid Lyse won’t be joining you tonight.” “Why?” Newton asked, his brow furrowed.
Jameson sighed deeply, casting a sympathetic glance at Alyssa’s fatigued expression. “Lyse has just performed a ten-hour surgery on my brother, David. She’s utterly exhausted, almost fainting after completing the surgery.” “What?” Newton leaned forward in surprise.
Similarly, Jasper was caught off guard, a mixture of emotions in his eyes, including disbelief.
So, she had just undergone a major surgery. That explained her sick complexion.
Jasper’s jaw stiffened, and he attempted to speak, but the words got stuck in his throat.
Jasper chided himself for his awkwardness and hesitation.
“That’s why I’m taking Lyse home now. My villa is behind hers, so I’ll give her a ride,” Jameson explained, placing a hand on Alyssa’s shoulder, mindful not to cross a line.
He behaved gentlemanly in front of the Becketts.
He continued, “Mr. Beckett Senior, know you care for Lyse. But she’s divorced now. Staying at your plac with Jasper is inappropriate. That’s my opinion as an outsider. If you truly care for her, you need to be more mindful.” Jameson expressed his opinion calmly and humbly, but Newton was irritated.
Even Jasper seethed at Jameson’s audacity. How dared he lecture an elder?
Frowning, Jasper was about to retort when Alyssa interjected, “Jimmy, Grandpa is my family. He cares about me. Please don’t say anything like that in the future.” “Gosh! Mr. Beckett Senior! I never thought I’d run into you here. What a coincidence!” a voice interrupted their conversation.
Everyone looked in the direction to find Victor and his secretary hurrying toward them.
Alyssa looked surprised by Victor’s behavior. She was impressed by his emotional control. Despite previously breaking down over David’s amputation, the seasoned businessman now chatted and laughed as if nothing had happened.
However, Victor’s behavior made sense. He wouldn’t want to show vulnerability in front of the Becketts, his archenemies.
Concerned, Newton asked, “Victor, I heard your son David is facing health issues. Is he okay?” “David had a car accident, and things looked grim, but Lyse pulled him through!” Victor turned to Alyssa with gratitude in his eyes.
He added, “Some may not appreciate Lyse, but she’s a treasure to our family.
We’ll treat her well. Winston is like a brother to me, so I’ll treat her as my own daughter!”
Can’t Win Me Back Chapter 820-Those words from Victor seemed to carry a hint of sarcasm that likely didn’t escape anyone in the room.
Victor had long found out about Alyssa’s divorce, with Jasper being her exhusband.
At that time, he showed his contempt, referring to her as a “gem in the rough” with strong disapproval.
Entering into marriage with the Beckett family was already quite ridiculous.
Marrying the illegitimate son, Jasper, served to diminish her social standing even more.
He believed that his son, even if it were someone like Jameson, would be a far superior option compared to Jasper.
“Uncle Victor, are you thirsty? Shall I make you some tea?” Alyssa felt uneasy hearing this. She was aware of Victor’s closeness to Winston, but such remarks about Newton were crossing the line.
“Lyse, I’m not thirsty! Plus, I haven’t praised you enough!” Victor showed no restraint.
Speechless, Alyssa couldn’t find the words to respond.
Zoe’s intense dislike for Alyssa was evident in her darkened expression and gritted teeth.
She couldn’t help but wonder why all the prominent figures in Solana City were drawn to this bitch. Were there no other women left?
Jasper gazed at Alyssa with a chilling stare, mirroring the discomfort he felt inside.
“So Lyse is like your biological daughter, huh? It seems you do have a liking for daughters, Victor. Having one daughter isn’t enough. You even want to adopt another daughter.” Newton seized Victor’s verbal slip and insisted, “I’m different. I want a granddaughter-in-law. And I only want Lyse as my granddaughter-in-law. Others? Hmph, no chance.” Newton’s words left Alyssa in a state of shock.
Jameson displayed a smile, yet he concealed his frustration in his clenched fist behind Alyssa.
Zoe’s mind buzzed as a tremendous sense of shame and humiliation tore her heart.
She thought that she shouldn’t have come here. She should have stayed home and waited for her grandfather and mother to figure out a way for her to marry into the Beckett family.
Taking matters into her own hands only led to repeated humiliation!
1/2 Victor’s smile froze for a moment. Just as he was about to respond, Jasper spoke with a cool and unequivocal tone.
“Grandpa, Alyssa, and I finalized our divorce more than six months ago. Alyssa has found someone else. Your insistence is going to make things difficult.” The corridor suddenly fell silent.
Alyssa’s heart clenched abruptly.
However, it was only a fleeting moment before she released a chuckle of relief.
There wasn’t much to regret. This wasn’t the first time Jasper had given up on her. 3 The pledges and assurances that men express to women prove to be deceptive.
Who among them could genuinely pursue and love a woman for a lifetime?
Despite Winston’s steadfast dedication to justice and righteousness, he was unable to do so too.
After all, her father’s romantic history was quite the joke.
“You brat! What nonsense are you talking about?” Newton fixed a stern gaze on his grandson, clenching his teeth while forcefully uttering each word.
He would have slapped his mouth shut if there weren’t so many people around!
Victor remarked with a light laugh, “Given Mr. Jasper’s statement, it appears he has already moved on.
Considering that all parties involved have moved on, wouldn’t you agree, Mr.
Beckett Senior, that it’s the best outcome for Mr. Beckett and Lyse?”