Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Alyssa held her breath. "Jonah, what do you mean by that?"

"Look at the condition of Dad's health right now. He is unable to continue managing KS Group. On top of that, this sort of public controversy happened to me. It is no longer appropriate for me to continue as president."

Jasper's chest tightened. "You didn't commit any crimes nor harmed anyone. Why do you say that it's no longer appropriate?"

"My presence will become a hazard to the corporation."

Jonah's eyes were vacant, betraying no hint of emotion. "As long as I remain in this position, the public will be reminded of those photographs whenever they see me in the future. They will not think of anything else. They will only be reminded of the fact that KS Group's president is a homosexual.

"I don't mind putting my image aside and becoming a laughingstock. However, I cannot do that to KS Group."

"Are you resigning, Jonah? You're not going to remain president?" Alyssa asked with a tremor in her voice. She was shocked and frantic.

Jonah smiled relaxedly. "Yeah. I've discussed this with Dad. I've already made my intentions very clear to him.

"Lyse, do you remember the day when you went home to see Dad? What did I say then? I said that you are the most suitable candidate for president and the most perfect successor of KS Group. I don't want you to feel like it's a regretful thing. Truth be told, I've been waiting a long time for this day.

"It has never been my ambition to be the president. All these years, I have been under a lot of pressure. I never had a chance to relax. Now that you're finally taking over, I can live a life I want."

was just kidding. I do have ambitions. I'm someone who hungers to have

tip of Alyssa's nose turned red. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she

for her. He wrapped his arms around her

You're

tendering my resignation. Nothing is happening to me. You don't have to

hands. Your wish to carry this responsibility is finally coming true. I'm guessing that you'd even be smiling

the days to come. In some ways, it will affect the time

"Don't say that, Jonah."

was pounding. "If spending time apart is a concern, I will marry Lyse as

I can with her. I will cling to her every day. I'm just afraid

lip shyly. She leaned into his arms

"My sister is a strong, independent woman. What happens if she wishes to go out to work and for you

rather cook for Lyse than work at the Beckett Group,"

a fiery and sincere gaze. "Lyse just needs to be herself when we're together. As for myself, I

love. She buried her

some experience at KS World Hotel in the past. Nevertheless, it still seems hasty for her to assume this position overnight. I would appreciate it if you could provide

pulling my leg,

world. I lost to her every single time. I don't think I'm in any