Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 30

Jasper returned to Seaview Manor, completely drenched. Rosie hurried over with a cloth, but he waved her away.

He headed upstairs with a long face.

“W-What’s wrong with him? Did someone offend him?” Rosie asked in concern.

“You should comfort him later. He had been deceived,” responded Xavier.

“Huh? He’s sharp and smart, though. He had been deceived? Have you reported to the police? We have to call the cops.” Rosie was surprised.

Xavier shook his head. “It’s It’s complicated. The police can’t do anything about it. Fortunately, justice prevailed over evil.”

“I told him to download an anti-scammer app long ago. He just wouldn’t listen. Look at him now. He’s a victim.”

Xavier smiled bitterly at the thought of Jasper having finally met his match. It wouldn’t have been this serious if it was money-related, but the liar made use of Jasper’s pride!

A pale-faced Jasper headed upstairs. He appeared lifeless.

Ms. Gardner is here. Mr. Javier is asking for you. He’s in the study,” a

lips were pursed into a thin line as he walked to Javier’s

and hugged him as though he

did not return the hug immediately like he always did. Sorrow seemed to consume him as he faced

you met Ms.

responsibilities to attend to. Thus, he usually wouldn’t

him about the matter every day. He had no choice but to get Jasper to keep the situation under

spoke to Ms. Alyssa, Taylor Group wouldn’t refuse his request that easily. Beckett Group isn’t any small company. If they offend us, it won’t bode well for their development

I

for over 20 years, treating Jasper with high

complain to Javier whenever Jasper had shortcomings, using it as a means to

let’s stop right here.”

you mean by that?”

That’s it.” He then left without

he?” The smile on Sophia’s face went

was grim, but he

wash up

hiding something? Or do you think