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.

the stairs to catch his breath. Jasper

a professional smile. His eyes

Sean Lynch, Ms. Alyssa’s secretary. She has been waiting

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 to

He simply turned around and led the way, appearing

regained his composure. He was

“Stay here.”

office. He had attended many significant events. Yet, he somehow became nervous right

knocking, a female voice resounded from the

the door and gestured for Jasper to enter the

swallowed nervously. He adjusted himself

watching them from the room beside

lady in exquisite clothes. Her long hair rested over

things difficult for me?” he thought, disappointed. “She looks different from what I expected. She doesn’t

Jasper, you must be tired. Please, take a seat.” Alyssa instructed into the earpiece. Her puppet, Mia, echoed her

seated himself on the couch as