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.

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

prospect of Zoe marrying Jasper was a headache for Penelope, for it meant dealing with

of the Beckett family. Jasper was nothing more than an illegitimate child who

successor. Time was running out for Newton to protect

the reasons above, Penelope wasn't a fan of Zoe marrying Jasper. On top of

at Jasper and Alyssa, acting all love-dovey. I think Ms. Alyssa is interested in remarrying him, and Jasper is more than willing to do

Javier, Betty knew her father very well. Speaking up

simmered as he declared, "I

if Alyssa is Winston's daughter? My son