Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper took a seat by Alyssa's side and placed the desserts in front of her.

She greeted Xavier, "Xavier, it's hot out there! Here, have some water and desserts before we discuss." She then pushed the platter of desserts to Xavier.

"Thank you, Madam Alyssa! You care for me!" Xavier looked touched by her concern.

Envious, Jasper shot Xavier a look and snapped, "Hurry up. Let's get down to business soon."

Xavier gobbled up a piece of cake and dabbed his lips with a hanky. Sitting upright, he reported, "I informed Mr. Galini about Sean Lynch's arrest per your orders. I've even submitted a detailed report to him.

"This morning, Gabe Barrett has been suspended from his duty due to abuse of power. The authorities have taken him away for investigation.

"Hmph! He's surely losing his job because of all the illegal deals he's involved in. The Schmidts will lose one of their lackeys."

"Okay." Jasper nodded calmly.

Gabe, who were tasked to clean up the mess of the Schmidt Family, were everywhere. Getting them arrested was a

her eyes in shock. "You did that?

was not Jasper's first brilliant maneuver. He had always made a move behind her back to ambush

was at work after midnight—after

moved by his help.

Barrett. I lost sleep because of it—I couldn't sit back any longer." He gently caressed her

sorry for him. "You have headaches, remember? You need enough

best for

Alyssa remained unhappy, he had to coax her. "It's all my fault. I'll listen

over the project and reached out to the Tsulian

for Josh Schmidt." Alyssa rolled her fist indignantly. "He's been on Victor's wrong side and losing to Jameson because of David and Daisy's problems. Landing a huge project must be a

"Sometimes, all that glitters is not gold. It might