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?"

made arrangements at Swizo. You can

asked, "What happened, Mr. Beckett? You sound weak. Are you feeling

He's also met Lyse." Jasper massaged his

Xavier couldn't help but exclaim. He simply blurted,

call. Lyse and Grandpa were around, too. Justin said that

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

he just rambled on. "That incident that happened when you were kids... It was an accident! An accident! What happened to Mr. Justin was terrible. But you were also

if you feel grateful toward him. However, you shouldn't need to feel like you owe it to him forever! You don't

brows

theorist. But who knows if those kidnappers were actually targeting

"Just think about it. You were still so young back then. It had only been a few years since you

Justin was different. Mr. Javier used to bring him out in public. He's Mr. Javier's lawful eldest son,

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

crudely. Nevertheless, his points were

son". Justin was far more valued than