Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 559

“A family member I know is celebrating her birthday soon. I’d like Sharon to design a dress as a gift to that family,” Jasper responded with a hint of discretion in his voice.

He was keeping his surprise gift for Lyla a secret from Alyssa.

Despite his good intentions, Alyssa took it the wrong way. She smirked at him and said, “Oh, right. I forgot that Her Royal Highness Mrs. Beckett is celebrating her birthday this weekend. I assume you’re trying to win your dad’s favor by sending her a gift. How considerate of you.”

“Alyssa Taylor,” he warned her with a frown. He didn’t mind a bit of teasing, but he didn’t want to be

misunderstood.

“When you contact Sharon, please don’t mention that the dress is a birthday gift for Sophia Kirkman. I’m worried she might give you a good scolding.” Alyssa retorted and angrily turned her back to him.

Then, she added, “Are you finished? If you are, please leave. You’re distracting me while I’m working- Ouch!” In a moment of distraction, she accidentally pricked her finger with a needle and gasped in pain.

marched up to her

her

felt the pain as though he

hurt.”

but she failed. More blood started oozing out from the

into

as her heart raced. She felt her index finger wrapped in a damp but

warm sensation.

sucked on her finger, she felt a jolt of electricity swiftly spreading through her body. Slowly, her breathing grew uneven, and her

eyes and gently sucked on her finger rhythmically. As their

limp, and her mind drifted

same intense gaze he had given her

but it felt that they had reached a home run.

breathing quickened, and the temperature