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.

sat on the stairs

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

Lynch, Ms. Alyssa’s secretary. She has been waiting for you. Please

surge of anger. His expression darkened. Then Jasper responded, “Walking can never

say a word. He simply turned around and led the way, appearing

his composure. He was about to

“Stay here.”

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

female voice

gestured

adjusted himself before striding into

chocolate while watching them from the room beside the

was a young lady in exquisite clothes. Her long hair rested over her shoulders,

this her? The one who keeps making things difficult for me?” he thought, disappointed. “She looks different from what I expected.

tired. Please, take a seat.” Alyssa instructed into the earpiece. Her puppet, Mia, echoed her words. However, Mia appeared rather restless compared to Alyssa.

the couch