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.

a decisive person. I just can’t guess what’s on his mind. Don’t you think so, Ms. Alyssa? Ms. Alyssa?” Sean

thought. She smiled wryly. “Mr. Jasper truly loves Ms. Gardner. He’s willing to put his pride

heard it’s his second marriage, and he treated his first wife badly. Now that Ms. Gardner

seeds of

Н

at him. Sean shuddered under her cold gaze. Still, he did

her.

Jasper, what are you planning to do?” Sean

“Wait,” Alyssa replied curtly.

you mean?”

the quality issue. They’ll strive to salvage their reputation. When that day comes,

think Jasper will lend them

which Jasper had praised. She

because he didn’t know their true colors. Now that the truth is out, I’m certain he won’t support

the rest. He

Group. Jasper’s a

for Liana. He was even willing to set aside his pride, meet Alyssa personally, and climb ten floors

stairs.

Liana. Yet, he was unwilling to do something as simple as pouring Alice a glass of

day. “Jasper, my stomach hurts. Could you ··· get