Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Lauren isn't there?"

Jasper and Alyssa's hearts sank at Angelina's words.

"She's not here! I've combed the place, but there's no sign of her," Angelina choked out, her voice thick with emotion.

Alyssa maintained her composure, speaking gently to Angelina. "Angelina, it's okay. You did your best in a difficult situation. Now, tell me everything from the beginning. Who informed you about Lauren's kidnapping and directed you to the abandoned factory in the western suburbs?"

"Mr. Cyrus and I were hot on the kidnappers' trail, but we were intercepted by the man who previously abducted Lauren!" Angelina recounted.

"It's him again!" Alyssa's heart hammered against her ribs. Lauren's enigmatic portrait, a doppelganger for Damien, taunted her memory.

man while I went to rescue

injuring herself. After that, she provided me with Madam Lauren's location and urged

attention so that she could have a clear shot at Mr. Cyrus. I feel so foolish, Ms. Alyssa. I'm so

team over to you as we speak. Don't worry, and don't blame yourself," Jasper reassured her,

new thought struck her, prompting her to ask, "How did this

but her eyes left a deep impression on me." Angelina said firmly, "They looked like

Alyssa breathed a sigh of relief, her body finally relaxing. "Angelina, she's a friend of ours, but for her safety, I can't reveal her identity to you. However,

understood who the mystery woman was. A deep frown creased his

couldn't I find Madam Lauren then?" Angelina's voice

but I'm confident