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?"

at Swizo. You can bring Madam for a vacation there any

Beckett?

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

couldn't help but exclaim. He simply blurted, "What the hell?

explained, "We were on a video call. Lyse and Grandpa were around, too. Justin said that he

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

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

toward him. However, you shouldn't need to feel like you

furrowed his brows

if those kidnappers were actually targeting Mr. Justin? You

spoke, the more he felt indignant. "Just 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. Only a handful of outsiders knew of

to bring him out in public. He's Mr.

been my number one target! He would be more valuable as a hostage compared to you. You were just an added benefit at the time!" Jasper was

crudely. Nevertheless,

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