Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 54

Alyssa wasn’t in the mood to go to the hotel. She decided to head home. Sean remained silent for a long time. Finally, he asked, “Ms. Alyssa, does Jasper still not know that you are the heiress of the Taylor family?”

“Yeah,” Alyssa replied softly, looking melancholic.

Sean understood. No wonder she asked for a stand–in when Jasper visited her last time.

“Sean, I didn’t mean to keep it from you …”

“I understand.” Sean interrupted.

Alyssa raised her brows in astonishment.

“Who wants to dredge up heartache? Naturally, I prefer to keep it locked away, never to be touched again. I was just concerned about you. I worried Mr. Taylor would feel heartbroken and upset if he ever found out,” Sean continued. His hands gripped the steering wheel tightly as his eyes glistened with moisture.

Alyssa was the center of the family’s universe, beloved by all. But to her dismay, she had been mistreated by that despicable scoundrel, Jasper. If Winston were to find out, he’d probably be so furious that he’d wield a fifty–meter–long sword in his rage.

a momentary decision. Besides, after a failed marriage, I only want to focus

shake off Jasper’s cutting words from her mind. With a wistful smile,

stated firmly, “I won’t marry unless you

“No, no, no. You should. You’re my secretary, not joining a convent. I don’t want rumors suggesting people work for me

knew he wasn’t worthy, but he was willing to protect the flame in his

marry Jasper?” Sean asked. His eyes narrowed with curiosity and a hint of melancholy.

turned sorrowful. A whirlwind of emotions rushed through her. “It’s alright, Sean. I don’t

a school mountain–climbing activity. My mother had left me a precious heirloom. It was a sapphire pendant,

did I get lost, but I also encountered a powerful typhoon. I was trapped deep in the mountains with no cellphone

national park for the summer break. He didn’t hesitate to lead a team when he heard about my

frozen, hidden behind a rock …” Alyssa’s voice

drenched from the rain, and his beautiful eyes shone brightly. He outshone the vast expanse

Their first encounter was enchanted. It

he carried me all the way. He made sure I didn’t fall asleep. He kept telling me the lamest jokes. His sense of humor was dreadful.”

lady, what might be your name? Not telling? Well then, I’ll call you Little One. Little person, little

little! I am more

only need to tell me that, young lady. Don’t go sharing it with