Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 353

Ada was left stunned. She was rendered speechless by a mixture of gratitude and awe.

For years, she had relentlessly pursued a piece of jewelry from Alexa, but her efforts had always come to

naught.

It was no surprise that she now felt an overwhelming sense of joy as Alyssa presented her with this

exquisite gift.

“N-no, no, I cannot accept this, Ms. Alyssa. It is far too precious of a gift,” Ada politely declined. She had

to keep her appearances up, after all.

“This brooch has been my solace during the darkest times of my life, soothing my wounded soul. I’ve since learned my lesson,” Alyssa said. “That’s why I want you to have this brooch as a blessing from me, in hopes that your endeavors come to fruition no matter what.”

Jasper winced, as if a bullet had pierced his heart. A shiver ran down his spine at Alyssa’s confession.

“Oh! Well then… I graciously accept your gift. Thank you, truly!” Ada carefully cradled the brooch in her

hands, her smile stretching wide.

Her image as a stoic, queenly actress was changed in that split second.

her mother. “Why does that bitch have the audacity to steal our spotlight? It’s just

her leave, Mom!”

everything she touches.

when someone else can do it on my

internally,

Alyssa had been haunted by the fear that

kept her in a constant state of apprehension concerning his moods.

their dynamics had shifted.

during their marriage, Liana might never have stood a

Alyssa Taylor!” Zoe exclaimed, marching up to her

now? Of all the evenings to present your gift to

you have

grew

did gift-giving become a sign of disrespect?” Alyssa playfully chided. “You’ve underestimated Mr. Jasper’s prowess, miss.

and he’s right here by my Aren’t

but

side.

that I might not be the most welcomed presence here tonight, given my hotel’s

for the evening, I’ll take my leave. May you all have

evening.”

to leave, but Ada quickly cried, “One moment, Ms. Alyssa.”

further with you, miss. Is now a