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.

solid evidence, don't you think?" Jonah flashed Josh a devilish and

the shock. Jonah's evidence had shattered their hope of

her mouth in shock,

Jonah with complicated feelings. He understood and appreciated Jonah's foresight and effort. Jonah had

have Sean released now?" Jonah

stammered, "Uh, well." He stole

superior. He was infuriated when he heard it. I'm afraid this spells

Without hesitation, he rushed out of the office to process

I'm not going to waste more time on you.

Jonah?" Xavier hurried over and stood by Jonah. Alyssa was surprised to learn

have thought he was working in the

Xavier, getting the hint, handed an envelope over to Josh. Opening it, Josh's

resort project and a settlement agreement

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