Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper's face remained indifferent, but Alyssa's eyes widened. She even shouted in excitement, "Deaf?"

"Yes! It's real. I've already gotten the diagnosis report. I'll send it to you right now. Betty is still in the hospital. I heard she's completely deaf in her left ear, with hearing loss in her right ear. She's already using a hearing aid."

Xavier's ecstatic voice echoed in the room. "Mr. Beckett, you're incredible! That wasn't just a slap. That was one hell of a slap!"

"Don't exaggerate it, Xavier," Jasper reprimanded with a frown.

Alyssa burst into laughter, clapping her hands joyfully until they turned red. "Haha! That's great! It's perfect karma! Who asked her to mock Lauren all the time? I want to see how arrogant she'll be now."

When she met Jasper's unwavering gaze, her smile froze, replaced by a blush spreading across her cheeks. "Um, am I too—"

Before she could finish her sentence, Jasper seized her in a fierce, aggressive kiss, swallowing her words.

her spine to the spot he favored while savoring

this moment. He rubbed his thumb over her rosy lower lip and

the tender depths of his eyes. Her eyes

think you should be even more evil..." Jasper's palm returned to her

flush spread across Alyssa's cheeks, and she playfully tapped his chest

heavy breathing and reddened eyes, Alyssa knew that his desire was stirred. He wanted

voice broke through the romantic atmosphere. "He took Mr. Newton with him today and confronted Betty in front

Newton slapped Betty and left her with no dignity. Mr. Javier wanted to protect her to save the family's reputation, but Mr. Beckett wasn't lenient. Not only did he kick her out of Solana City, but he also slapped

Jasper with a hint of

have been so foolish as to seek Jasper's protection in

she wants to blame anyone, blame Javier for not agreeing to my request to have her apologize to Lauren on her knees. I wouldn't have needed to slap her twice

seriously?" Alyssa