Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2405

Chapter 2405

Alyssa's chest rose and fell. The tip of her nose and her eyes were red. She simply stared blankly at Jasper and couldn't say a word.

Without Jasper around, she never realized that fear was an emotion that she could feel. She wasn't afraid of God or the devil. She had fought the dark and evil forces of the world with bravery. But fear overtook her when Jasper appeared just in time to shield her from danger.

She wanted to cry, her heart softening. The façade of strength she had built crumbled, leaving her feeling like a fragile pebble in Jasper's hands.

She had never known she could feel fear like other women, but it was only with him.

Ignoring the pain in his back, Jasper held Alyssa by her trembling shoulders, his eyes scanning her from head to toe. Once he confirmed she wasn't physically hurt and was likely in shock, he exhaled in relief.

"M-Mister..."

Wide-eyed and mouth agape, Sebastian watched Jasper appear out of nowhere. He was shaking uncontrollably, as if his soul had left his body in shock. But he quickly regained his composure. "Zayne, run!" he shouted. Despite his aggression, Zayne wasn't stupid. He might not have recognized Alyssa, but he knew who Jasper was. Realizing his grave mistake, Zayne broke into a cold sweat and fled.

shot through his lower back. He let out a scream and, in the next moment, found himself tumbling down the steps, face-first into the mud of the

The pain was unbearable, as if his bones were being crushed.

am your father," a macking voice replied

"L-Landon?"

his bright eyes gleaming as he stood over Zayne. It was moving to see

him. True to his title as "The

look of surprise came across

as he greeted them. At the same time, he pressed the front of his foot harder onto

a sickening snap, Zayne's

course Sebastian had heard of Landon-the man who straddled both the legal and underground worlds. He

have the three major aristocrats

face drained of color. His legs gave way, and he collapsed

his presence known, two of his bodyguards rushed to Zayne

you okay?" Landon asked, concern in his voice