Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper gazed out the window with a gloomy expression, pondering Newton's earnest teachings. The more he thought about it, the more stifled he felt.

Somehow, he couldn't shake the feeling that Newton was afraid of Justin.

Newton's advice and determination to protect him at all costs made Jasper wonder if Justin was more than just a person in Newton's eyes. He seemed more like a bloodthirsty beast lurking in the shadows.

"Ahem... It was such a close call tonight, Mr. Beckett." Noticing that Jasper was down, Xavier tried to ease the mood.

"What?"

"You almost lost your innocence!"

"Lost what?" Jasper frowned.

"Earlier in the garden, Ms. Gillis almost threw herself at you. Luckily, my swift reflexes kicked in, and I arrived just in time to protect your virtue," Xavier boasted, sporting a self-satisfied grin.

Virtue?

his smug look, Jasper wanted to knock some

any woman other than Lyse," Jasper stated with closed eyes.

may be so, but even a whoremaster

face darkened

vigilant you are, those annoying bugs will seize any opportunity to land

enveloping him, Xavier continued to ramble on, "Seaview Manor isn't like your private residence with

any physical contact between you and Ms. Gillis, and someone with ill intentions spread rumors, Madam might

in Jasper's eyes as he kicked the back

and he didn't know what to

you can't explain, say goodbye to

surrendered for the money. "I was wrong, Mr. Beckett! My brain short-circuited,

is to find out Ms. Gillis' background. Focus on her work history. I want

was late at night, and Alyssa still hadn't fallen asleep;

took out several pieces of her high-priced jewelry, carefully wiping and cleaning them

of one's willingness to pay. There were also items she had acquired