Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Jasper escorted Liana into his office under the scrutiny of everyone present in the building. The moment the doors shut behind them, she leaped into the man’s arms and clung to him in tears.” Thank you for coming for me, Jasper. I was so scared…”

Jasper’s eyes were impenetrable pools as he pushed her away.

“Jasper…” Liana was puzzled.

“Why did you do it?” His tone was icy, the look in his eyes no less intimidating.

“What do you mean?”

“Why did you go to Solana Daily about our marriage?”

She breathed a sigh of relief and tried to go back in for another hug. “Because I want to marry you. Don’t you want to marry me?”

“I do, but what you did was inappropriate.” His expression remained stern, completely missing his usual gentleness.

“What’s inappropriate? You and Alice aren’t married anymore!”

“There are still procedures she and I have to follow through. I also promised Grandpa we’ll only make our divorce official after his 80th birthday.” Jasper stepped back to avoid her. “She’s still my wife in name. You exposing news of the marriage has made everyone involved unhappy. Grandpa is only going to be more dissatisfied with you.”

Jasper was, in every way, a straightforward man who considered the pros and cons of every action. he took. He was emotionally stunted even as a child. Every bit of kindness he could spare was given to Liana, but it didn’t change how direct his words could be. He thought she would understand because they were childhood friends.

It became apparent that she completely failed to grasp the point, and her eyes were red with. anger. “Who’s unhappy? Are you feeling bad for Alice because everyone on the internet is calling her a mistress? Do you feel sorry for her?”

this should’ve happened.” He

She furiously stomped her feet, her high–pitch shrieks causing a fresh wave of pain to course through his temples. “We would’ve gotten together ages ago if

we could ever be together.” His own words tugged at

care of everything without saying

divorce papers.

have chosen to leave with Jonah, but there was no denying that she did her part as his wife in the three years they were married. He, meanwhile, saw her as nothing more than a tool. He wanted the three years to

are you… siding with that woman?” Liana was shocked.

facts.” That was when Jasper’s phone began to ring. It was his grandfather. There was no hiding the tension, so he swung open the door

Mr. Jasper.” Xavier motioned for Liana

don’t want to go… I’m scared!” She stubbornly clung

of the office with a straight face. Once the door finally shut behind him, he

“Grandpa.”

your promise to me. Are you that eager to marry that hussy?” Newton snarled in anger. “Marry that Gardner girl and I’ll see

by the media, Grandpa. It has

anxious because you aren’t in a hurry to get hitched.

Jasper felt his headache get worse. After loosening his tie, he leaned against the wall to support himself enough to reach the couch to

up with Alice!” Newton got straight to the point. It was clear he was more in

Jasper’s forehead as his breaths grew ragged. “Alice

I see how it is! You blind son of a bitch. I won’t rest until the day

he approached his desk with his head in his hand to take some painkillers. That was the sight Xavier returned to after he sent Liana on her way, and he hurriedly went to

Jasper?

closed his eyes while massaging his

It was Madam Alice who offered you relief through massages and

if Madam Alice were still here. You always sleep peacefully after

”

talking about her.” Jasper sucked in a breath of

me… I’ve sent someone to look into the matter.” Xavier looked hesitant to

“Speak.”

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