Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 28

Alyssa returned to her office.

Mia approached her with wobbly legs. “I–I was so scared! Mr. Jasper is so good–looking! And there’s this powerful presence about him! My cheeks were burning the moment I met him. D–Did I do well, Ms. Alyssa?”

“You did great.” Alyssa handed her an envelope. “Take it. You’ve earned it.”

“T–Thank you, Ms. Alyssa!” Mia took the envelope and was surprised by its thickness.

Just then, Sean handed her a document. It was a confidentiality agreement.

“I know you’re trustworthy, but I think it’s better to have an agreement for both parties‘ sake.” Alyssa smiled faintly.

She continued, “Everything that happened today must remain between us. Unless I reveal it myself, sharing this conversation with a third party would be a breach of the agreement. I will get to the bottom of it.”

Feeling overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation, Mia nodded and signed the papers. She promised to keep it a secret before leaving the office.

“The rumor has it that Jasper is a decisive person. I just can’t guess what’s on his mind. Don’t you think so, Ms. Alyssa? Ms. Alyssa?” Sean said.

Alyssa pulled herself back from her train of thought. She smiled wryly. “Mr. Jasper truly loves Ms. Gardner. He’s willing to put his pride down for her.”

marriage, and he treated his first wife badly. Now that Ms. Gardner

the seeds

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table and glared at him. Sean shuddered under her cold gaze.

her.

deal with Jasper, what are you planning to do?” Sean quickly

“Wait,” Alyssa replied curtly.

do you mean?” Sean was

Group and the day Dylan himself addresses the quality issue. They’ll strive to salvage their reputation. When that day comes, I’ll deliver the final blow,” Alyssa

think Jasper will lend them a hand

won’t.” Alyssa looked at her painting, which Jasper had praised. She felt a mix

used because he didn’t know their true colors. Now that the truth is out, I’m certain

about the rest. He only showed up

Gardner Group. Jasper’s

to great lengths for Liana. He was even willing to

stairs.

he was unwilling to do

stomach hurts. Could

have something urgent to attend to. Ask Mrs.

reddened eyes, Alyssa suddenly grinned. “Jasper Beckett, I hope you rot yourself

at KS World Hotel. Now, the weather had

same.

in the car was so gloomy. Jasper kneaded his