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?

look, Jasper wanted to knock

appeared, I wouldn't have any contact with any woman other than Lyse," Jasper

so, but even a whoremaster can't stop

darkened at

you are, those annoying bugs will seize any

to ramble on, "Seaview Manor isn't like your private residence with

and someone with ill intentions spread rumors, Madam might not allow

as he kicked the back of Xavier's seat. "Tell me. Who's

dry, and he

can't explain, say goodbye to your bonus for this

the money. "I was wrong, Mr. Beckett! My brain short-circuited, and I used the wrong metaphor. I

smirked, but the emotions in his eyes remained inscrutable. "Your task for the next few days is to find out Ms. Gillis' background. Focus on her work history. I want to know

still hadn't fallen asleep; she was

she took out several pieces of her high-priced jewelry,

unattainable regardless of one's willingness to pay. There were also items she had acquired at auctions—from emerald bracelets to top-quality rubies, each piece