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.

40th floor, Xavier sat on the stairs to

you, Mr. Jasper,” said a man who approached Jasper with a professional smile.

“I’m Sean Lynch, Ms. Alyssa’s secretary. She has been waiting for you. Please

Then Jasper responded, “Walking can never be faster

didn’t say a word. He simply turned around

Xavier finally regained his composure. He was

“Stay here.”

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

the sound of knocking, a female voice resounded from

the door and gestured for Jasper to enter the

swallowed nervously. He adjusted himself before striding into the

chocolate while watching them

clothes. Her long hair rested over her shoulders, making

for me?” he thought, disappointed. “She looks different from what I

into the earpiece. Her puppet,

couch as he

of the office 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 the painting

“Nice painting,” he exclaimed.