Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

When Jasper and Alyssa got home, Jasper received a call from Xavier. Then, he went to the study to get some work done.

"Mr. Beckett, the foundation's matters are pretty much all set. You'll just need to pick a date for the official announcement."

"Alright. Thanks." Jasper's voice sounded low and a little weary.

"Also, weren't you planning to bring Madam to Swizo for a holiday? I've made preparations for a manor there. It's right at the foot of the Alton Mountains. The scenery there is fantastic. You and Madam can head over there any time," Xavier said in a jolly tone.

He had been feeling elated since they defeated Sophia. Every day, he was so happy that he'd be smiling in his sleep.

However, Jasper still didn't respond after a while. He wasn't paying attention. He was still thinking about his conversation with Justin earlier that night. He was also bothered by how Justin had looked at Alyssa.

Jasper felt his chest tighten. The look in his eyes was deep.

"Mr. Beckett? Mr. Beckett? Did you doze off?"

Jasper jolted back to his senses. "What were you saying?"

was saying that I've made arrangements at Swizo. You

Xavier asked, "What happened, Mr. Beckett? You sound weak.

Justin earlier tonight. He's also met Lyse." Jasper massaged his temples. He was

He simply

for his language. He explained, "We were on a video call. Lyse and Grandpa were around, too. Justin said that he wanted

Beckett! You're usually an intelligent person. You're as smart as a whip! Why did you become so senseless

so anxious that he just rambled on. "That incident that happened when you were kids... It was an accident! An accident! What happened to

shouldn't need to feel like you

his brows slightly. His heart

trying to be a conspiracy theorist. But who knows if those kidnappers were actually targeting

so young back then. It had only been a few years

different. Mr. Javier used to bring him out in public. He's

number one target! He would be more valuable as a hostage compared to you. You

Nevertheless, his points were

son". Justin