Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

The look in Jameson's eyes hardened. "Sophia Kirkman is no longer of use. If you look around the Beckett Group, there's no one to keep Jasper Beckett in check—he's the only one in power.

"I'm concerned that Javier Beckett might hand Jasper more power out of guilt for his son and his late wife, as well as pressure from Newton Beckett. If that happens, Jasper will be invincible."

The man said calmly, "Let's play chess." Then, he moved his chess piece.

Jameson pursed his lips. He was about to make his move when the man smiled and remarked, "Mr. Schmidt, why are you so insistent that I go back to Solana City soon?

"Is it truly for my best, or are you doing this for yourself to gain a helping hand? Are you using me against Jasper Beckett to get your hands on Ms. Alyssa?"

"No, sir. Everything I do is in your interest. That surely wasn't my intention." Jameson broke out in cold sweat as he professed his loyalty.

"I don't mind lending a helping hand. But looking back, nothing comes out of helping you. Your relationship with Ms. Alyssa is stalled, and you only seem to be pushing her further away.

"You should rely on yourself instead of others. It's useless to depend on others' help," the man spoke, sounding like a wise elder.

didn't you ask for aphrodisiac from sir? Haven't you used it?" Sheryl blinked at Jameson as though she was thinking out of consideration for him. "If it's not much of help, we can share

potent. I believe the new drug will make Ms. Alyssa listen to you. There's no shame in taking

Jameson gripped his

put on a serious tone. "Enough, Sheryl. Stop teasing him. The drug DAD0044

up straight. "Please

this drug. Our goal is to be the global leader in developing a cure for

a huge contribution to the medical field, not to mention the astronomical profits we'll

melodiously. "When that happens, the four esteemed families will be no match for

up with excitement. He leaned forward. "Sir, Parkinson's disease shares a connection with Alzheimer's. Could drug DAD0044 possibly... cure

man nodded after he read Jameson's mind. He explained, "Once drug DAD0044 is successfully launched, we'll not be far from curing your

trembled in agitation when he found a sliver of hope for his mom, who had suffered from Alzheimer's for years. "Sir, let me know if

leisurely sipped on the tea. Sheryl spoke out for him, "We received intel that the