Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

In the following days, Alyssa and Jasper split up to attend to their own tasks.

Although Jasper didn't openly defy Javier anymore, he continued to fan the flames behind the scenes. He was determined to use the spotlight of public attention to flush Jameson out of his dark hideout.

This day, as Jasper was preparing to attend a meeting, he received an unexpected call from Colene.

"Madam Colene." His voice was calm and polite.

treatment of Jasper. She even showed a hint of remorse. "Jasper, I haven't properly thanked you for last time. If it weren't for you showing up on time, the Ivory would have been swindled by that

shudder at the thought. If we really lose the Ivory... I don't know how my dad could go on living. I'll be too embarrassed to face Winston." "Don't say that, Madam Colene. Everything I did was only right," Jasper replied humbly. "The trust that you, Winston, and all the Taylors have placed in me, allowingto reconcile with Lyse, is enough forto spend my whole life repaying you." Xavier,

a message from my dad. He's going to hold a press conference tonight and reveal everything about The Ivory's recent ordeal with the illegal drugs." Jasper was taken aback. "This is a serious matter. You need to think it over carefully." "My dad knew you would say that. Exposing The Ivory's secrets could attract police and prosecutorial investigations. But my dad is

to face whatever comes, even if it means risking jail time, just to show how dangerous this drug really is. And with The Ivory in such a mess, we need to tear it down and start fresh for a brighter tomorrow." Jasper nodded solemnly. "In that case, Lyse and I will respect Mr. Waters' decision. I'll also deploy more security personnel tonight to ensure Mr. Waters' safety at the press conference." That afternoon, Nicholas canceled important meetings and rushed alone to a nursing hin Solana City. He

own life?" Nicholas grabbed the arm of Natalie's caregiver, Phoebe Silva,

said she wanted to see her son..." Nicholas' chest

early 40s now. She had suffered a miscarriage at the age of 29 during