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.

the audacity to steal our spotlight? It’s just a stupid brooch. We could easily bestow upon her hundreds,

make her leave, Mom!”

jinxes everything she touches. I won’t waste my time humiliating

else can do it on my

internally, still upset.

had been haunted by the fear that Jasper might not approve of her

state of apprehension concerning his moods.

that their

marriage, Liana

Taylor!” Zoe exclaimed, marching up to her with an air of self-righteousness. “Aren’t you being

to the event organizers right now? Of all the evenings to present your

Do you have no

eyes grew dark.

of disrespect?” Alyssa playfully chided. “You’ve underestimated Mr. Jasper’s prowess,

uttered a single word of complaint since my arrival, and he’s right here by my Aren’t you the one being a tad

exploding with anger, but she still had to

side.

“I understand that I might not be the most welcomed

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

evening.”

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

further with you, miss. Is now a