Can’t Win Me Back

“Yes, but I’m…” Alyssa tugged him hard, signaling Sean to shut up. Sean quickly caught on and kept quiet.

“Well, Jonah didn’t spare any expense when he assigned his most trusted secretary to you, Alice,” Jasper sneered. “He must think highly of you. Congratulations, you’re about to marry into another wealthy family. You fooled me completely, and now it’s Jonah’s turn. I hope he never sees your true colors.”

The words cut through Alyssa’s heart like sharp blades, and Jasper didn’t stop there. He seemed intent on further unsettling her.

Sean immediately noticed Alyssa’s unsteady breath and her trembling shoulders in his arms. What baffled Sean were Jasper’s words. Was Jasper out of his mind? What nonsense was he spouting?

“Sean, allow me to introduce you,” Alyssa said. Her voice was steady despite the turmoil inside her. “This is Mr. Beckett from Beckett Group, my ex–husband of three years.”

face turning as white as a sheet. He couldn’t believe that Alyssa had disappeared for three years and had secretly married Jasper. Alyssa had kept it hidden from the world

Beckett family,” Alyssa said firmly, trying to hide her

we are not officially divorced! Grandpa’s birthday…” Sean

trembling voice. Her eyes turned bloodshot. “You’re just using Grandpa

impact of Alyssa’s sharp words. He tried to compose himself amid their intense exchange. He

day, rarely showing her emotions. She looked angry, and her brows furrowed with deep–seated resentment. This

blame you for anything? So

fathom why his actions were becoming erratic. He couldn’t understand why he clung

unfaithful to my word. I intended to keep our divorce a secret until Grandpa’s birthday. Your mishandling of the situation led