Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2203

Remy, tall and imposing, bent down to pluck a random rose. He tore off a petal, placed it in his mouth, and chewed thoughtfully. "Sir wouldn't take her like some wild animal," he mused. "He'd make Ms. Alyssa fall for him willingly, bit by bit."

Jameson shuddered.

Alyssa, on the other hand, didn't feel overly terrified. More than that, she felt curious and suspicious. She even considered that being abducted by this so-called Sir might be better than remaining Jameson's prisoner. At least with Sir, she could get closer to the heart of evil and consequently have the chance to unmask the mastermind and bring them to justice.

By contrast, staying with Jameson left her feeling powerless. Despite his dignified, accomplished façade, he was nothing more than Sir's loyal watchdog.

And with Remy's arrival, Alyssa sensed something big was coming. Whether they acted or not, Jameson's usefulness was at its end.

Night fell, and the sea's waves rose and fell with it.

After years of living as an assassin, Remy had become almost insomniac. Lying on the red velvet couch in the living room, he stared at the dazzling chandelier hanging from the ceiling and lost himself in thought.

faint

he didn't stir. He knew those footsteps belonged to Alyssa, the woman who had fallen to

stopped beside

red object appeared before

leaned in slightly, holding a fresh red apple before him. Her slender hand trembled, whether from frailty or emotion, it was

said in a gentle and

flickered as he raised his hand and took the apple from her. With a crisp crunch,

asked in a scratchy voice, "Mr. Lexington, do

Remy answered

had an older brother who loved

apple trees in the back garden of my home. When I was young,

didn't say a word but simply

possessed 99% professional capabilities.

he hadn't shown before,