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?

Jasper wanted to knock some

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

but even a whoremaster can't stop a shameless

darkened

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

"Seaview Manor isn't like your private residence with Madam. It's crowded with people

any physical contact between you and Ms. Gillis, and someone with ill intentions spread rumors, Madam might not

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

dry, and he didn't

you can't explain, say goodbye to

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

next few days is to find out Ms. Gillis' background. Focus on her work history. I want to know whether she

and Alyssa still hadn't fallen asleep; she was

on the living room couch, she took out several pieces of her high-priced jewelry, carefully wiping and cleaning them under

one's willingness to pay. There were also items she had acquired at auctions—from emerald bracelets to top-quality rubies, each piece was an envy-inducing