Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 28

Alyssa returned to her office.

Mia approached her with wobbly legs. “I–I was so scared! Mr. Jasper is so good–looking! And there’s this powerful presence about him! My cheeks were burning the moment I met him. D–Did I do well, Ms. Alyssa?”

“You did great.” Alyssa handed her an envelope. “Take it. You’ve earned it.”

“T–Thank you, Ms. Alyssa!” Mia took the envelope and was surprised by its thickness.

Just then, Sean handed her a document. It was a confidentiality agreement.

“I know you’re trustworthy, but I think it’s better to have an agreement for both parties‘ sake.” Alyssa smiled faintly.

She continued, “Everything that happened today must remain between us. Unless I reveal it myself, sharing this conversation with a third party would be a breach of the agreement. I will get to the bottom of it.”

Feeling overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation, Mia nodded and signed the papers. She promised to keep it a secret before leaving the office.

Jasper is a decisive person. I just can’t guess what’s on his

train of thought. She smiled wryly. “Mr. Jasper truly loves Ms. Gardner. He’s willing

treated his first wife badly. Now that Ms. Gardner is going to marry him, I guess

seeds of the

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at him. Sean shuddered under her cold gaze. Still, he did not know which

her.

now that you failed to make a deal with Jasper, what are you planning

“Wait,” Alyssa replied curtly.

do you mean?” Sean was

the pressure overwhelms Gardner Group and the day Dylan himself addresses the quality issue. They’ll strive to salvage their reputation. When that day comes, I’ll

you think Jasper will lend them

won’t.” Alyssa looked at her painting, which Jasper had praised. She felt a

know their true colors. Now that

doesn’t care about the rest. He

Gardner Group. Jasper’s

had gone to great lengths for Liana. He was even willing to

stairs.

was unwilling to do something

recalled that her stomach was hurting that day. “Jasper, my stomach hurts. Could you ··· get