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.

failed marriage, I only want to focus on myself. I have no intention of marrying again,” Alyssa

couldn’t shake off Jasper’s cutting words from her mind. With a wistful smile, she uttered, “It’s

won’t marry unless

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

bitterness. He knew he

to marry Jasper?” Sean asked. His eyes narrowed with curiosity and a hint of melancholy. “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t pry…”

rushed through her. “It’s alright, Sean.

It was a sapphire pendant, which

but I also encountered a powerful typhoon. I was trapped deep in the mountains with no cellphone signal. It was a harrowing experience, and I almost faced

a team when he heard about my predicament. He braved the extreme weather to search for

the end, he found me, nearly frozen, hidden behind a rock …” Alyssa’s voice

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

down the mountain!” Their first encounter was enchanted. It

asleep. He kept telling me the lamest jokes. His sense of humor was

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

am not little! I am more developed than

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