Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Alyssa was rendered speechless at Julien's behavior in this tense situation. Suddenly, it occurred to her that Jasper did not seem surprised by Jonah's arrival. Was he in the know?

"Jasper, did you call Jonah..." Her voice trailed off.

She widened her eyes, staring quizzically at Jasper. His eyes twinkled as he whispered into her ear, "Sorry, Lyse. It wasn't my intention to keep it a secret from you. I didn't ask Jonah to show up. I merely told Xavier to give Jonah a heads-up after we left for the police station.

"I didn't expect him to show up at all. It shows how much he cares about Sean, but more importantly, he's concerned about you. By the way, why is Dr. Lovelace here as well? Why do they always show up together?"

While Jasper was musing, Alyssa grinned and gestured at him to come close. He inched closer, and she revealed in a whisper, "I called Dr. Lovelace."

had kept a secret from him as well. The calculating couple seemed

secretary worth that effort?" Josh snickered at Jonah. "Anyway, it's too late now. Sean Lynch has confessed. Do you remember what your dad said in an interview before? One should take responsibility for one's actions. I'd like

their respective family businesses, Josh and Jonah would inevitably clash as business rivals. Despite making all the necessary preparations, Josh had lost out to Jonah in every

by maintaining a friendly facade for the sake of family friendship, Josh relished the opportunity to express his animosity now that they were in direct

secretary. Did you not

as a godson, Simon's face reddened in

an outrageous claim right now. Are you going to arrest and charge me?" Julien