Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Jasper, it's alright if they don't understand you. I understand you." Alyssa exhaled. She placed her warm hand on the back of Jasper's hand. "If I were you, I would also do all I can to fulfill my mother's dying wish.

"At the same time, I understand how your mother felt. What she actually wanted was for you to have the ability to protect yourself. That was why she hoped that you could become more powerful.

"There's nothing wrong with the path that you have chosen. As much as you may hate your father, Grandpa Newton has always cared for you. You're indebted to him for raising you. For Grandpa's sake, your perseverance and toil will not be completely meaningless."

"Lyse... Thank you." Jasper choked on his tears. His voice trembled slightly as he called her name.

"You don't have to thank me. I'm just someone who understands you," Alyssa replied as she smiled sweetly at him.

"Jeffrey is now willing to testify against Sophia to say that she was involved in contract killings. With drug possession and substance abuse to top that, she wouldn't be getting a short sentence."

Silas lowered his brows. "But I know that this is still far from what we want. What we want is for her to be sentenced to death. After all, she has claimed many lives!"

"That will be a challenge."

Cyrus frowned and shook his head. The expression on his face was glum. "There is no incriminating evidence to say that she instigated the murder. Plus, Ms. Nina's voice recording was taken without consent. It cannot be presented as evidence in court.

it's been over 20 years. Relying on a maid's testimony won't be

is still Sophia's legal representative this time. We can't be sure what

He took a deep breath and said, "This time, I will be appearing

look came across Silas' and Cyrus' faces. "You're going to

other hand, remained calm. They even glanced at Sean

Sean had already shared his plan with them a

as a secretary with the Taylor family for many

already forgotten that he was an outstanding graduate from Solana City

City wouldn't even have a place for Simon if Sean had intended

a crucial fight between Simon

what Simon abhors the most. He hates the feeling of being crushed in defeat, even more so when he loses to me. That would

nodded with a serious look on

single phone call would be enough to make countless top-notch attorneys flock toward them to aid the Beckett Group and KS

most destruction to Simon. In that case, Sean would be their most powerful