Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

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?”

of this should’ve happened.” He pinched the bridge of his nose,

a fresh wave of pain to course through his temples. “We would’ve gotten together ages ago if it wasn’t for her! It’s all her fault! She took my place by

my wife in name for three years that Grandpa is so understanding now. Without her, there’s no chance we could ever be together.” His own words tugged

him with a smile when he arrived home. She helped him out of his clothes and prepared his baths. She was the one who took care of

divorce papers.

part as his wife in the three years they were married. He, meanwhile, saw her as nothing more than a tool. He wanted

that woman?” Liana was shocked. When did Jasper become

There was no hiding the tension, so he swung open the door to speak with Xavier, who was standing

Xavier motioned for

scared!” She stubbornly clung to his arm with

any media interviews. I’ll handle the rest.” Jasper drove her out of the office with a straight

“Grandpa.”

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

the media, Grandpa. It has nothing to do with

the Gardner girl who did it! She got anxious because you aren’t in a hurry to get hitched. That’s why she

against the wall to support himself enough to reach the couch to take a seat. He had to lie to his grandfather who loved him dearly, which left a bitter taste in his mouth. But there was no

you from marrying Liana! You’d better make up with Alice!” Newton got straight to the point.

a promise, Grandpa. You said I could make my own choice once the three years were up.” Sweat beaded on Jasper’s forehead as his breaths grew ragged. “Alice and I… are already

You blind son of a bitch. I won’t rest until the day you cry in

a heavy exhale as he approached his desk with his head in his hand to take some painkillers. That was the sight Xavier returned to

alright, Mr. Jasper? Do you have another

Jasper sat down and closed his

isn’t good for you. It was Madam Alice who offered you relief through massages and acupuncture in the last three years, right?

in distress. “It’d be great if Madam Alice were

”

Jasper sucked

someone to look into the matter.” Xavier looked hesitant

“Speak.”