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

Mr. Beckett? You sound weak. Are you

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

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

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

so? Are you going to give in to everything he says? Mr. Beckett! You're usually an intelligent person. You're

happened when you were kids... It was an accident! An accident! What happened to

need to feel like you owe it to him forever! You

brows slightly. His

to be a conspiracy theorist. But who knows if those kidnappers

think about it. You were still so young back then. It had only been a few years since you got back to the Beckett family.

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

would surely have been my number one target! He would be more valuable as a hostage compared to you. You were just an added benefit

crudely. Nevertheless, his

son". Justin was far more valued than he