Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 26

“M-Mr. Jasper. I’m out!” Xavier huffed.

The hotel was a tall building with a dozen flights of stairs.

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By the time Xavier reached the 38th floor, he was huffing and puffing. His legs went weak. He almost keeled over.

“Be a man. We have two floors to go. Hurry,” Jasper urged emotionlessly as he continued to climb the stairs.

He was 30 this year, only two years older than Xavier. He had been in the Peacekeeping Forces during his younger days.

After retiring from the forces, he regularly worked out and practiced boxing. Thus, his stamina and tolerance were above average.

He knew he could still do it even if he had to climb another 20 floors. After all, the night run in the forces was always more than 30 rounds

on the field.

sat on the stairs to catch his breath.

approached Jasper with a professional smile. His eyes made him look young. It

Lynch, Ms. Alyssa’s secretary. She has been waiting

He felt a surge of anger. His expression darkened. Then Jasper responded,

around and led the

his attitude?” Xavier finally regained his composure. He was about to confront Sean, but Jasper

“Stay here.”

Sean to the general manager’s office. He had attended many significant events. Yet, he somehow became nervous right before

a female voice

opened the door and gestured for Jasper

swallowed nervously. He adjusted himself

watching them

a young lady in exquisite clothes. Her long hair rested

for me?” he thought, disappointed. “She looks different from what I expected. She doesn’t have the sophisticated grace

you must be tired. Please, take a seat.” Alyssa instructed into the earpiece. Her puppet, Mia, echoed

seated himself on the couch as he scanned

was classic. There was a black plano placed in the corner. Next to the leather couch was a marble table. The one that caught Jasper’s attention was

“Nice painting,” he exclaimed.