Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2487

A vicious gleam flickered in Justin's eyes. He cast a brief glance at Alyssa, who had her back turned to him and Rafe, before lowering his voice.

"Let's talk about this another time."

"Why wait? Alyssa spun around suddenly, her tone sharp. "Is it because I'm in the way, Mr. Beckett? You can't talk freely with me here?"

A faint smile curved her lips. "It seems Mr. Beckett and I are merely collaborators, not true partners. I suppose you and Mr. Gentry have plenty of secrets between you-ones you'd rather keep from me."

Rafe let out a dry laugh, darting a cautious glance at Justin. "That's quite an exaggeration, Ms. Alyssa."

But Alyssa had already pieced things together. Outwardly, Rafe was the government official and should've been the one with higher standing. Yet in reality, Justin was the one in control.

Justin's evasiveness about the research center confirmed it for her-there was something hidden beneath the surface, something murky, perhaps even illicit. Otherwise, why couldn't he talk about it?

When Justin stayed silent, Alyssa decided to push harder. She gave a cold, mocking smile. "Since you're so wary of me, Mr. Beckett, you shouldn't have invited me in the first place. You've made me feel like an unwelcome guest. I'll leave you both to your private conversation."

Without another word, she turned on her heel and strode away.

"Wait, Ms. Alyssa!" Justin called after her, his voice tight with urgency.

But she pretended not to hear, storming off as though furious.

finally lost his cool. He shot up from his seat and went after her

this frantic man chasing after a woman really the same dignified

time, a woman's charm had always been a man's weakness,

Alyssa heard his footsteps closing in, she

living room, Justin caught up and seized her

froze, her pupils

Lyse.

echoed in her mind. Memories of their tender moments flashed

name, spoken with that same tone-yet it wasn't Jasper

else to say, Mr. Beckett?" she

into hers. The intensity made her blink rapidly, unable to

eyes red?"

that angry because you think I've been hiding things

I be? You keep talking about forming a strong partnership, about how much you value mine, yet you hide everything from me: How am I supposed

Justin frowned slightly.

laugh. "I can understand, though. You and Jasper are rivals. Considering my past with him, it's only natural you'd

said firmly. "That

tightened just

I wouldn't have chosen to work with you in the first place. I don't care how you treat me

Alyssa's stomach twisted.

and calculating man. His so-called sincerity