Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 133

Alyssa was supposed to be busy managing the KS World Hotel in her office. The reality was, she was playing a survival game in her office. In the game, Alyssa was a chainsaw–wielding maniac. To win, she had to kill survivors.

Cans of ice–cold beer and a plate of fried chicken were on the desk before her. Those were the foods she often enjoyed while playing her games.

She had no interest in the extravagant opulence of lavish restaurants and elite bars. Nothing could beat a good barbecue or a plateful of grits. 1

Alyssa recalled pushing through her allergies to learn cooking while married to Jasper. An old saying. “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, fascinated her. So, she learned to cook. She hoped her cooking would finally make Jasper do more than just quietly eat the lood at the table.

Alyssa had registered for the culinary classes at Solana City’s top culinary school. She was the only female student there for an entire year.

She graduated at the top of her class. Her teacher was very proud of her and sald she was the best student he had ever taught. He even considered making her his culinary heir.

Alyssa realized the age–old saying didn’t work for Jasper. Besides, he hardly ate at home.

Who could manage such disappointment?

Luckily, Alyssa didn’t have to anymore.

only she could sell off her emotions. She’d exchange it for health and safety, for

at the office

both your gift

wasn’t

you hand Mr. Axel

What a

wings. She mumbled. “My investigation shows no cameras in that area. Jasper can’t prove Axel was there that night. His statement is useless in court without

was always skilled at protecting

have a feeling Jasper Beckett might have figured

noticed he had his military school records on his

thought. “It’s alright. The government has long kept Axel’s information hidden. He has never

from all this. Jasper can try

ago, Alyssa’s mother had given birth to quadruplets. Two took on their father’s surname, and two

with her third and fourth brothers. The latter two were very different

As such, he was able to keep his identity sale for

Jasper

did he

none of our business. He was looking like an ass who

narrowed her eyes as she chewed on a chicken drumstick. “I know what he’s like. He might be a douche when it comes