Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 657

The birthday party was about to start. Alyssa smiled. She felt glad to see Winston and Newton engaged in

an animated conversation at the front.

“Oh, is this real? That’s Newton Beckett!” a guest exclaimed.

“Hey, you’re right! He looks great for his age.”

“Newton is quite close to Mr. Taylor. It’s uncommon to see such good friendships these days. One might

mistake Mr. Taylor for Mr. Beckett’s son!”

“I heard that Javier Beckett’s wife is hosting her birthday celebration at Berenike Hotel tonight. It’s quite intriguing to see Mr. Beckett attending Lyla Nelson’s birthday party instead of attending his own family

event.”

The guests shared hushed chuckles and snorts.

“Mr. Beckett obviously doesn’t approve of his daughter-in-law, Sophia Kirkman. She’s been embroiled in bribery and counterfeit scandals for the past six months. Besides, her niece cheated on Jasper Beckett.

Of course Mr. Beckett dislikes Sophia.”

Beckett and Alyssa Taylor would make a great couple. I read about the auction, and it

like he stood up for her. Do you think they might

she overheard this conversation, and the guests continued to gossip.

I doubt it.”

“Why is that?”

between Jasper Beckett and his ex, Liana Gardner. They were a laughingstock.

at that remark, which she thought

turn a blind eye to your partner’s romantic history. But there’s always that nagging fear that the past could resurface unexpectedly, like opening a can of worms. Even if

be

Taylor has plenty of other options. She doesn’t need to get

problematic guy.”

nodded in agreement. Yup, that was

interrupted her thoughts with a mischievous remark. “Enjoying the

swiftly looked up to find him standing beside her, gazing down at her with a tender smile.

and bit her lower lip angrily. She

sat down beside her and remarked, “Well, they had it mostly right, except for one thing. Yes, I

past, but you’re part of that

to be proud of?” she retorted, crossing

I don’t have an ego when it