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?"

saying that I've made arrangements at Swizo. You can bring

"What happened, Mr. Beckett? You

also met Lyse." Jasper massaged his temples. He

but exclaim. He simply blurted, "What the hell? What were

for his language. He explained, "We were on a video call. Lyse and Grandpa were around, too. Justin said that he wanted to see her. I didn't

in to everything he says? Mr. Beckett! You're usually an intelligent person. You're as smart as a whip! Why did you become so senseless in the face

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

like you owe it to him

brows slightly. His

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

Xavier spoke, the more he felt indignant. "Just think about it. You were still so young back then. It had only

him out in public. He's Mr. Javier's lawful eldest son, born with a silver spoon in

I were a kidnapper, Mr. Justin would surely have been my number one target! He would be more valuable as a hostage compared to you.

spoke crudely. Nevertheless, his points were

was just an "illegitimate son". Justin was far more valued