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.

reached the 40th floor, Xavier sat on the stairs to catch his breath. Jasper shook

Jasper,” said a man who approached Jasper with a professional smile. His eyes

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

that we’re slow?” Jasper wondered. He felt a surge of anger. His expression darkened. Then Jasper responded, “Walking can never be faster

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

with his attitude?” Xavier finally regained his composure. He was about to confront

“Stay here.”

took a deep breath and followed Sean to the general manager’s office. He had attended many significant events. Yet, he somehow became nervous

of knocking, a female voice resounded from the

gestured for Jasper to enter the

adjusted himself before

while watching them from the room

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

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

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

the couch as he scanned the