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?

wanted

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

so, but even a whoremaster can't stop a shameless

darkened at those

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

ramble on, "Seaview Manor

you and Ms. Gillis, and someone with ill intentions spread rumors, Madam might not allow

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

throat went dry, and he didn't know

you can't explain, say goodbye to

brain short-circuited,

Ms. Gillis' background. Focus on her work history. I want to know whether she really

night, and Alyssa still

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

were her own designs, priceless and unattainable regardless of one's willingness to pay. There were also items she had acquired at auctions—from emerald bracelets to