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.

that bitch have the audacity to steal our spotlight? It’s just a stupid brooch. We could easily bestow upon

to make her leave,

Sophia sneered. “Alyssa jinxes everything she touches. I won’t waste my time humiliating

someone else can do it on my behalf.”

internally, still

been haunted by the fear that Jasper

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

their

their marriage, Liana might never have stood

up to her with

right now? Of all the

crash the party tonight! Do you have no regard for this hotel whatsoever?”

eyes grew

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

word of complaint since my arrival, and he’s right here by my Aren’t you the one being a tad self-righteous right now,

with anger, but she

side.

sighed and told Ada, “I understand that I might not be the most welcomed presence here tonight, given my hotel’s rivalry with Berenike

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

evening.”

leave, but Ada quickly cried, “One

“I’d like to discuss Alexa’s jewelry further with you, miss. Is now a good time?”