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.

had inflicted on her had never truly lessened. She

she would latch onto it

she considered forgiving him. In other words, she had reminded herself never to forget

There could be no future for their relationship if she stubbornly clung to

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

him off coldly and opened the door. “Don’t read too much into

leave Rose’s studio today without achieving your goal, and I

to

face darkened as he stared

was pressed for time. She was busy with hotel business

the day and could only work on Lyla’s dress at Rose’s studio in the

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

into a bun.

and his fingers moved unconsciously. He had an irresistible urge

her thick, dark, and luscious

once shared a bed as newlyweds. Back then, Alyssa always tossed and turned in her