Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 55

Jasper recalled the disappointment and resentment in Alice’s eyes as if they were sworn enemies. He suddenly felt empty inside, like he had lost someone important.

Rosie followed Jasper into the study looking upset, not long after.

“Mr. Jasper, Ms. Gardner is here. You should go greet her.”

“I’m not going.”

His answer took Rosie aback. Had he finally grown a backbone? It was so inspiring to see a fool turn over a new leaf.

“I know why she’s here.” Jasper slumped down on the chair. He stared ahead blankly and continued, “Tell her that she shouldn’t even bother if it’s about Dylan. The Gardner family must be in a mess right now. She should go back and spend more time with her parents. I’ll meet her in a few days after things have settled down.”

“What if she insists on staying?” Rosie asked.

“Then, let her be.” Jasper sighed deeply and rubbed his forehead. He kept thinking of the phrase “Good for nothing.” He was infuriated by Alice’s description of him as such. She had never relied on him. How would she know if he was useless?

gleefully and nodded, giving him a thumbs up as

genuinely disliked Liana. She

and said, “Mr. Jasper said he would not

But she was no match for Rosie,

be so rude to me? I’ll tell Jasper you bullied me and get him to fire

if they’re separated now, I’ll only recognize Ms. Alice as the rightful lady

turned red with

I’ll even thank you if you can make him fire me. I’ve

find a

face. It was not the sweet and harmless Liana he

You can’t just turn a blind eye!” Liana ignored Rosie. She’d rather sit on

the ex–girlfriend kneeling outside the door,

You have to

Beckett

wait here until Jasper sees

“It will rain soon. I have to