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

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

man continued. “I’m Sean Lynch, Ms. Alyssa’s secretary. She

expression darkened. Then Jasper responded, “Walking

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

He was about to confront Sean, but Jasper halted

“Stay here.”

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

the sound of knocking, a female voice resounded from

opened the door and gestured for Jasper

nervously. He adjusted himself before striding

was having chocolate while watching them from the

clothes. Her long hair rested over her shoulders, making

me?” he thought, disappointed. “She looks different from

instructed into the earpiece. Her puppet, Mia, echoed her words. However, Mia appeared rather restless compared to Alyssa. Her expression was

on the couch