Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"I believe the public is aware of Ms. Alyssa's upright character. She wouldn't have performed the surgery on David if he were an indecent chap because that would be endorsing evil. Am I right?"

Josh had dropped a highly suggestive and shocking statement. David was known as a good-for-nothing with questionable ethics. Because of that, Josh did not bother to clear David's name, seeking instead to vindicate him. He couldn't care less for David's reputation.

However, Alyssa was a different case altogether. Josh opted to announce Alyssa's surgery on David at this critical time to establish her alliance with the Schmidts.

He wanted the world to believe that Alyssa would ultimately side with the Schmidt family despite her virtuous character.

"I hereby offer a sincere apology on behalf of David and the Schmidt Group for taking up everyone's time," Josh concluded. "We will exercise greater caution in the future and humbly heed the public's feedback and criticism."

With that, the news stream ended. Alyssa's face mirrored the coldness of a winter's night.

quivering voice, "Damn it! That bastard Josh Schmidt is dragging Madam

Alyssa did not seem fazed even though Josh had tarnished her reputation. While she was angry at Josh's speech, she

Josh had pulled. She sensed him tensing up, and his skin was cold to the touch. The veins on

Unbothered by their own problems,

eyes. A storm seemed to be brewing. His puffed chest pressed against

silence spoke volumes

wild beast. He wanted to bite me, but

not be bothered?" His breath grew uneven. His

this slide. I will make Josh pay