Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa slowly narrowed her eyes at Jasper with a look that could cut through steel. He appeared a bit

flustered under her intense scrutiny.

She didn’t mince words as she remarked, “That’s disgustingly corny, even if you think it isn’t.”

He stammered, “I just… want to be closer to you.”

Perplexed by her sudden anger, he realized he was utterly clueless when it came to comforting women.

As a company president known for his decisiveness in business and eloquence at global summits, he

now felt utterly helpless before the woman he loved.

“Please, don’t call me Lyse, like how you called her ‘Lia.’ It only makes you associate me with her, and

that’s a grave insult.”

She fixed a piercing look on him.

In response, he pursed his lips, feeling his throat catch.

never truly lessened. She remained as

she would latch onto it and dwell on the

In other words, she had reminded herself never to

past. There could be no future for their relationship if she

nothing to do with Liana or anyone else. I just-” he began

opened the door. “Don’t read

well. You’ll never leave Rose’s studio today without achieving

to

stared at her lonely

had only let him into the studio because she was pressed for time. She was busy with hotel

work on Lyla’s dress

up an exquisite crystal hair clip from the table. Tossing her hair coolly, she fashioned her hair

into a bun.

tender gaze remained fixed on her, and his fingers moved unconsciously. He had an irresistible

touch her thick, dark, and luscious hair.

bed as newlyweds. Back then, Alyssa