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.

inadequacy as a

and directed a piercing gaze at Simon's smug face. "Mr. Lynch, you're full

at the thought of his social standing. He gritted his teeth. "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

who preyed on the weak. Sometimes, he couldn't help but muse

Taylor, it's time to give up," Simon

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

fist in silent frustration, cursing Simon for being

hope for a

rushed over, exclaiming, "Chief Taylor,