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.

can’t guess what’s on

from her train of thought. She smiled wryly. “Mr. Jasper truly loves

it’s his second marriage, and he treated his first wife badly. Now that Ms. Gardner is going to marry him,

seeds

Н

the table and glared at him. Sean shuddered under her cold gaze. Still, he did

her.

a deal with Jasper, what are you planning

“Wait,” Alyssa replied curtly.

What do you

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

Jasper will

Alyssa looked at her painting, which Jasper had praised. She

explained, “He had been used because he didn’t know their true colors. Now that the truth

He doesn’t care about the rest. He only showed

Group. Jasper’s

had gone to great lengths for Liana. He was even willing to set aside his pride, meet Alyssa personally, and

stairs.

was unwilling to do

was hurting that day. “Jasper, my stomach hurts. Could