Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jasper smiled slightly at Jason as he got into the car. He extended his hand first.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Derullere." "Nice to meet you too, Mr. Beckett." Jason shook Jasper's hand. Jasper's strength and composure eased Jason's nervousness.

"Please forgive my bluntness, Mr. Beckett. I am a lawyer for Schmidt Group. Meetingprivately like this... Isn't it inappropriate?" Jason was both stating a fact and testing him at the stime.

"While we may be on opposing sides," Jasper explained seriously, "I share your deep grudge against Jameson. However, I've always believed the guilty should be held accountable. I'm a fair man and won't target the innocent." "Moreover," Jasper continued, his posture unwavering, "I have a feeling we're not enemies, but rather friends on opposite sides." "Friends..." Jason's eyes welled up. He couldn't believe his ears.

resonated with Jason, "I believe you acknowledgeas an ally. Am I right, Mr. Derullere?" Upon hearing that, Jason, a distinguished lawyer in his 50s, burst

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façade for Jameson's illegal activities," Jason continued. "He's involved in smuggling, drug trafficking, and various criminal enterprises. He's lawless! He even askedto tamper with Mr. Victor's will." Jasper's gaze darkened. "What about the will?" "Anticipating his health decline, Mr. Victor hadwitness him writing his will. He left nothing to Jameson, neither control of Schmidt Group nor any family assets." Jason's anger was evident. "Jameson seized everything by force!" Jasper's gaze sharpened. "Can I ask you a question, Mr. Derullere?" "Of

that day when his condition flared up. Mr. Victor always carried

the medication wasn't on him. Who else but Jameson could have watched Mr. Victor suffer and do nothing?" "That's a logical conclusion," Xavier said,

Victor's death was unfortunate, we can still find other ways to persecute Jameson." Jasper fixated on Jason with a serious expression. "Mr. Derullere, would you be willing to cforward and testify about Jameson tampering with the will and his illegal takeover?" Content belongs to en.sw"I would, but I fear for my family..." "Don't worry. My wife and I will do all we can to protect you and your family.