Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Mr. Schmidt, are you scared?" Sheryl scoffed. "Even I have heard of your actions in Kontina. We're only looking for some sacrifices to achieve a huge goal for mankind. Do you not have the heart to do it?"

Jameson cast a menacing look at Sheryl's mocking expression. In no way did she resemble Alyssa. Alyssa was the shining light in his otherwise dark and hopeless life. She was a butterfly dancing in a cold abyss.

To him, Alyssa was an angel. Sheryl was nothing more than sir's pretty, obedient, and dutiful weapon.

"Sheryl, that's inappropriate. After all, lives are involved. It makes sense for Mr. Schmidt to give it a serious thought." The man laughed amicably but betrayed a hint of authority.

Jameson's breathing grew heavy. He whispered, "I will carry out the mission you entrust to me, sir."

"Thank you, Mr. Schmidt. When you start the trials, I need your men to record the trial data and observe the participants' responses. Sheryl will gather the details and email them to you." The man's smile deepened. He seemed satisfied with Jameson's answer.

side effects?"

hidden side effects." Sheryl placed a finger under her chin as

his fingers. "Sir, I have one more question. Why don't you complete your trials in Mosgravia? The industry is

exactly on good terms with Jasper Beckett and Alyssa. They might be keeping tabs on me. I would love to help you, but

to start any trouble here and ruin my plans. I want you

"An escape plan?"

shift the blame onto Lovelace

a clear idea

the perfect trial participant for you. Since drug DAD0044's side effects are similar to drug withdrawal symptoms, we can test it on a frequent drug user and fool