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.”

Sean was utterly shocked, his face turning as white as a sheet. He couldn’t believe that Alyssa had disappeared for three years and had secretly

said firmly, trying to

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

trembling voice. Her eyes turned bloodshot.

the impact of Alyssa’s sharp words. He tried to compose himself amid their intense exchange. He couldn’t

emotions. She looked angry, and her brows furrowed with deep–seated resentment. This was worse than their

while we were married, and yet, did I ever blame you for anything? So why should I suffer as a widow and

felt a pricking pain in his chest. He couldn’t fathom why his actions were becoming erratic. He couldn’t understand why he clung to

never been unfaithful to my word. I intended to keep our divorce a secret until Grandpa’s birthday. Your mishandling of the situation led