Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

At that moment, Sophia received another push notification from Twitter—Jasper and Alyssa had topped the trending topics. The discussion showed no signs of cooling down anytime soon.

Every time Jasper and Alyssa showed up, they would effortlessly capture all media attention and be the talk of the town. The duo's synergy could potentially make them a formidable force if they decided to join forces in business.

Javier did not look at all pleased by the attention. Sophia, staring at the trending topics on Twitter, taunted, "How lucky is Winston Taylor to have a daughter like Alyssa? Anywhere she goes, she becomes the center of attention. Everyone else fades into the background.

"Jasper did not even bother to cover up his relationship with her. Javier, let's take the chance to propose a marriage to Winston. Alyssa made us look like bad guys when she concealed her identity to marry Jasper. Since we owe Winston one, why don't we make it up to him?"

Just then, the Harpers settled into their seats. Penelope, situated just an aisle away from Sophia, frowned when she overheard Sophia's suggestion to Javier.

sickening. With Sophia in the role of the family matriarch, the Becketts ought to consider themselves fortunate not to witness

was a headache for Penelope, for it meant

into a man, Penelope acknowledged that he was a fine young man, but she couldn't overlook the complexities of the Beckett family. Jasper was nothing more than an illegitimate child who happened to be

a potential successor.

On top of that, Jasper was a divorcee much older than Zoe, making

Mom is right," Betty chimed in. "Look at Jasper and Alyssa, acting all love-dovey. I think Ms. Alyssa is interested in remarrying him, and Jasper is more than

years of dealing with Javier, Betty knew her father very

"I don't care.

Alyssa is Winston's daughter? My son is not