Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 26

“M-Mr. Jasper. I’m out!” Xavier huffed.

The hotel was a tall building with a dozen flights of stairs.

By the time Xavier reached the 38th floor, he was huffing and puffing. His legs went weak. He almost keeled over.

“Be a man. We have two floors to go. Hurry,” Jasper urged emotionlessly as he continued to climb the stairs.

He was 30 this year, only two years older than Xavier. He had been in the Peacekeeping Forces during his younger days.

After retiring from the forces, he regularly worked out and practiced boxing. Thus, his stamina and tolerance were above average.

He knew he could still do it even if he had to climb another 20 floors. After all, the night run in the forces was always more than 30 rounds on the field.

stairs to catch his breath. Jasper shook

meet you, Mr. Jasper,” said a man who approached Jasper with a professional smile. His eyes made him look young. It was hard to guess

man continued. “I’m Sean Lynch, Ms. Alyssa’s secretary. She has been waiting for you. Please come with

he implying that we’re slow?” Jasper wondered. He felt a surge of anger. His expression darkened. Then Jasper responded, “Walking can never be faster than the elevator. I hope she won’t take it

turned around and led the way, appearing

composure. He was about to confront

“Stay here.”

to the general manager’s office. He had attended many significant events. Yet, he

sound of knocking, a female voice resounded from the inside.

gestured for Jasper

adjusted himself before

having chocolate while watching them

exquisite clothes. Her long hair rested over her shoulders, making her

looks

a seat.” Alyssa instructed into the earpiece. Her puppet, Mia, echoed her words. However,

himself on the couch