Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2331

Alyssa released Jasper's hand and quickly opened the car door.

"Mr. Beckett, see you there, rain or shine."

The warmth of her touch left his fingers as she withdrew, Jasper instinctively curled his fingers inward, his mouth parting to say something anything but hesitation held him back. Without waiting for his response, Alyssa slipped out of the car and disappeared into the night without a backward glance. It wasn't until she was fully gone that he whispered in a low, hoarse voice, "See you there, rain or shine."

When Alyssa returned to the parking lot, Sean was standing worriedly beside the car, waiting for her.

Seeing her approach, eyes glistening with unshed tears, he knew she had just seen Jasper. A dull ache tugged at his heart, and he was certain their conversation had been anything but pleasant.

"Ms. Alyssa, he began softly, "I know you're relentless in everything you pursue. But some things in life... they just can't be forced. Sometimes, letting go can be its own kind of freedom."

He knew his words were harsh, almost ruthless. But the last thing he wanted was to see Alyssa shattered over Jasper.

silent resolve. "But I just want one last chance. This will be it. If those memories we shared can't reignite his feelings

as Alyssa would be brought to such depths over Jasper.

Taty's eight months along now, isn't she? I heard you're having

we're having

once I absentmindedly mentioned wanting a daughter, and when we found out it was a boy, Taty was down for

all my heart. I just didn't want

dynasty to continue. Even if I did, a queen is just as worthy-like you, Ms.

with a dismissive gesture, her expression growing serious. "I'm no queen, Sean. I'm just a

Everything I do is for

you should be spending more time with Taty. You've been running yourself ragged over Project A5 and

night at Heights new Villa tonight. I'll give you a few days off. You don't have to

argued, "But, Ms. Alyssa, you