Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Lyse, if you're planning a future with me in it, does it mean you're willing to marry me?" Jasper flashed a cheeky grin and pinched Alyssa's cheek.

Alyssa protested, "No! I'm not marrying you. That was ..."

She had just thought that his proposal was shabby.

At the police station, Cyrus was facing a dilemma. The time limit for Sophia's detention had lapsed, and both the Beckett family and his superiors were exerting pressure to release Sophia within the next two hours.

The clock was ticking.

Simon Lynch emerged from the interrogation room after speaking with Sophia. He strolled over to Cyrus' desk, arrogantly crossing his legs. Lifting his chin, he sneered, "Chief Taylor, I understand your desire to seek justice for your sister, but everyone is equal under the law. No innocent citizen shall be treated unfairly.

as a law enforcement officer. You're too young, lacking the experience

and directed a piercing gaze at Simon's smug face. "Mr. Lynch, you're full of shit. Why else would you

"Chief Taylor, you'd be naive to think I can't take action against you because you're Winston Taylor's son. What you did was a

was nothing more than a bully who preyed on the weak. Sometimes, he couldn't help but

it's time to give

checked his wristwatch. "You have two hours. What's the point of putting up a futile defense? The outcome will not change. You're just a lowly policeman who could change nothing. If I were you, I'd rather act in the capacity of Cyrus Taylor. That might be more effective in getting what you want." "Hah, what nonsense. Who do you

his fist in silent frustration, cursing Simon for

for a miracle in

rushed over, exclaiming, "Chief Taylor,