Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Despite putting on a brave face, Josh had been gripped by fear. His legs went weak. Simon kept his silence under Jonah's intimidating gaze.

Alyssa found herself moved by Jonah's protectiveness. Knowing Jonah, he was aloof and rarely displayed his emotions. Apart from family and Sean, he showed no care for almost anyone else.

Hence, she was surprised by his unusual action toward Julien. At the same time, she noticed Julien gazing at Jonah tenderly, prompting her to muse over their seemingly intimate connection. Why did they look like a couple in her eyes?

Before she could delve further into her thoughts, Simon interjected, "Mr. Jonah, Sean will face assault charges even if we start anew. According to the law, confirmed assault, supported by a medical expert, carries a three-year sentence. Sean can't escape his fate."

Simon argued vehemently, displaying a hostility that made it hard to believe he was Sean's older brother. The materialistic and selfish world had transformed him into a heartless monster.

"Josh Schmidt." Jonah ignored Simon, whom he perceived as the Schmidts' lapdog. He began, "Sean did not lay a finger on anyone even if he wanted to. I was the one who roughed up David Schmidt, and

I have a video as proof."

He turned to Julien and addressed the latter gently, "Julien, show me the video."

After some hesitation, Julien bit his lower lip and played a video for everyone to see. David's agonizing screams echoed in the office as the video depicted Jonah beating him into a pulp.

Jonah flashed Josh a devilish

shock. Jonah's evidence had shattered their hope of

how did you..." Covering her mouth in shock, Alyssa rested in

trembling shoulders while looking at Jonah with complicated feelings. He understood and appreciated Jonah's foresight and effort. Jonah

released now?" Jonah looked at

"Uh, well." He stole a glance at

pressed on, "I have reported your mistake to Mr. Galini, your superior. He was

he rushed out of the office to process

snob. I'm not going to waste more time

and stood by Jonah. Alyssa was surprised to learn that Jonah had been

he was working in

shot Xavier a look. Xavier, getting the hint, handed an envelope

project and a settlement agreement in there," Josh

"If you agree to settle in private, our family will transfer the project to the Schmidt Group to compensate for