Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

After coming out from Sage Manor, Alyssa and Jasper sat in silence in the car for quite a while.

Finally, Alyssa broke the silence.

"Jasper, I... I will make a trip home tonight. Aren't you leaving for a long-distance trip tomorrow morning? You can just go back to Seaview Manor. Or you can come to my place for the night, too."

Jasper was still worried about Landon. So, he frowned and agreed, "Alright. I'll drop you off at Heightsnew Villa then. I'll see you again tomorrow night."

Upon returning to Heightsnew Villa, they exchanged a farewell kiss that conveyed their reluctance to part ways.

After watching Alyssa go into the house, Jasper's gaze became glum. He took out his phone and dialed Xavier's number.

"What are the updates from the hospital?"

"That man died from excessive bleeding. His parents are also prominent figures in Solana City. They are insisting on taking this to court.

"The problem is that the police are also now involved. It would get tricky if their investigation shows that the perpetrator is related to Harper Group."

Xavier was not his usual, cheery self. He was unusually serious. "But I have followed your instructions to get the details from Ms. Brands in private.

"She shared that Mr. Landon really wasn't intending to take the man's life. It was his subordinate who wasn't professional and acted rashly. They may have tried to avoid any critical points, but who in the world would be able to withstand ten stabs?

"Though, he was also someone who deserved to die. Didn't we look into him before? He is a walking bastard who's just like David! Since the cops have become involved, they will surely get to the bottom of things."

Jasper stayed silent for a few seconds as he concentrated on his thoughts. Then, he started coldly, "Keep in close contact with Angelina. Money isn't a problem.

"The important thing is to make sure that the culprit from Harper Group keeps his mouth shut. Wipe off any traces of his connection with Harper Group and have him turn himself in immediately.

"All in all, this matter cannot be linked back to Landon, no matter what it costs. Do you understand me?"

Xavier inhaled deeply. "Understood!

got home, her face still showed that she

with a hot bowl of soup. She was on

"Welcome home, Lyse."

Mandy? I heard that he came home. Is

nodded. "He is. I think he went to the cellar

smiled and replied, "Nah, I was just missing Cyrus and wanted to have a

was peaceful and quiet

pushed the door to enter, she saw Cyrus sitting under the dazzling glass lamp, enjoying a glass of wine. The stream of light highlighted the edges of his

had felt like Cyrus was the son who resembled

Silas who dressed smartly and scrupulously in suits. Instead, he was someone who still exuded his classiness even if he only had a gunny sack on. He would

people who brought calamity and suffering to the people around them once they were allowed to

Cyrus," Alyssa called out to

eyes became clear, and his eyelids fluttered. "Lyse, you're back. Want to have a

teddy bear cake on the table. She gave him an intrigued smile. "As far as I remember, you don't really have a

do crave this occasionally. The teddy

actually like the taste of the teddy bear cake, or is it because it reminds you of someone, Cyrus?"

obvious what

her eyes. After a while, he smiled brightly. "We're siblings, Lyse.

Lauren today,

a calm expression on his face. "How is she? Is she alright? What happened the

but every word of his was filled with

to be direct with you, I won't

breath. In a serious manner, she asked,

on his wine glass until

am a rational person. I know when I should or should not have feelings for someone. Lauren and Landon have feelings for one another, and

"Cyrus..."

I still like her. I can't lie to you or myself about that." Cyrus forced a relatively relaxed smile on his face. He scooped up a piece of the cake and put it in

of a sudden, Alyssa's heart was