Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Don't be so pessimistic, Jonah," Alyssa said.

Perhaps having just seen Jasper and going through that heart-stopping moment made Alyssa emotional. Tears welled up in her eyes as she continued, "If you truly love someone, you don't need to possess him to find happiness. Isn't it enough to know he's alive, well, and

living freely somewhere in this world?"

"You're right, Lyse." Sorrow filled Jonah's voice as he smiled bitterly. "Julien has already lost and sacrificed too much for my sake. I don't deserve to have such a good man. He'll only find true happiness by leaving me."

...

After Justin took over as CEO of Beckett Group, his first move was to wrest control of the A5 Project bid from Jasper's hands.

Though Jasper had failed as the leader of Beckett Group, as the eldest son, it was only natural for Justin to inherit the position of power.

Justin was aware of lingering opposition within the corporation. Some doubted whether he possessed the decisiveness and singular capability Jasper had demonstrated.

Securing Project A5 would silence those dissenting voices. Even Newton, with all his maneuvering, would no longer pose a threat to Justin's authority.

Beckett Group, Javier and Justin sat across from each

price has been dropping steadily these past few days," Javier said, his tone measured. "Some have been buying up shares in secret. Thankfully, Justin, you've been

gaze warm with approval. "You've never disappointed me, not even as a child. That gives

the teapot and poured tea for Javier. "You and Grandpa poured your lives into building Beckett Group. I'll protect

pause, Justin's tone grew contemplative. "Still, I have to ask-did you entrust me with this role

answered truthfully. "Justin, you're my eldest son. I've watched you grow into the man you are today. How could I not want to give you a chance? "Besides, you've already proven yourself. During the crisis with the Jesseltons from Mosgravia and the prohibited drug scandal, you turned the tide and saved Beckett Group. You're more than capable of leading

he wasn't dumb. He recognized Justin's question as a subtle

the critical A5 Project looming, Javier couldn't afford to let Justin doubt his support. Placating him was essential to Beckett Group's

the

with an

keep the online comments in control, the three major television stations are still refusing to back down. They are all state-run media stations, so can't pressure

across the room, shattering it. "We've advertised with them for years, and this is how

major issue." Justin smiled,

could directly jeopardize our bid for Project A5!" Javier paced, his hands clasped behind his back. "Even though we have no local competitors

a faint, insincere smile playing on his lips. "It wouldn't be the worst thing if Ms. Alyssa won the