Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Alyssa's hand froze midair. Her eyes reflected astonishment.

Even though Alyssa was irked by Aidan's taunts, she appeared more emotionally composed than before, possibly due to being in love. She calmed down soon enough.

However, Jasper was the one who couldn't take it. He took her hand and pulled her into a tight hug.

Holding her shoulder, he addressed Aidan sternly, "Is that your family rule? I thought it was arrogance and conceitedness."

Aidan furrowed his brows. "What did you say?"

"Am I wrong?" Jasper cast an intimidating look at him. "I don't care about the relationship between your family and hers. Lyse is a sensible and well-mannered woman. She wouldn't slight you if you didn't do it to her in the first place.

"You were rude to her just now. It's clear that you're the problem here. Mr. Lovelace, you're a senior to Lyse and a respectable man, but I'm appalled by your behavior."

Alyssa lifted her gaze to stare at Jasper through tears. She fought the urge to give him a kiss there and then in front of everyone.

"You—" Aidan finally sprung up from the couch and glared at Jasper.

of hand. Mandy followed closely behind him, only stopping after she spotted

Heightsnew Villa, as they feared any potential altercation. It was so rare to see a Lovelace

did not understand the dynamics between the two feuding families. However, Alyssa's heart had

after we leave," whispered Julien after he stopped

around to face his younger brother. The next moment, a resounding slap echoed in the living room, causing

of everyone. The sound rang throughout the area. He spat, "You shameless brat! Have you forgotten about the vows made

against Julien. He insisted on arguing and shaming Julien in the living room, even

your brother, I'll need to teach you a

by Aidan. Although she was the one who called Aidan to get Julien, she hadn't expected Aidan to be so unruly as to get physical in

she decided to choose Winston over the Lovelace family despite their protests, she was no longer a Lovelace. Their fortunes were none

hung his head defeatedly. His usual vigor

in front of others? That's not how a Lovelace should behave." Seething, Alyssa tried to

wasn't against Alyssa standing up for Julien. He was just worried that Aidan might hurt

Lovelace, so it has nothing to do with you." Snickering, Aidan took a subtle jab, "Unless Julien turns into another shameless loser and a disgrace

and a disgrace to the family. The