Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 919

Sophia and Betty received news of the shooting incident and Nina’s death. After learning that Alyssa and Sean were hospitalized and the police were searching for Jeffrey, they became frightened and anxious.

“Mom, w-what do we do? Ah- Betty was cut off when Sophia glared at her and slapped her across her sweaty face.

Betty stumbled, colliding with the coffee table. She winced in pain. For someone who never lifted a finger in her daily life, Sophia sure was fierce when punishing her own daughter.

Betty’s face swelled instantly. Clutching her cheek, she sobbed vehemently, casting resentful glares at Sophia through her messy locks.

“You good–for–nothing! Did I ever tell you to meddle in this affair? I asked you and Jeff to get rid of that maid, but I never wanted Alyssa dead!” Sophia hissed.

Despite burning in rage, Sophia had to keep her voice low

She continued harshly reprimanding, “Don’t you know Alyssa is Winston Taylor’s beloved daughter? She’s also Newton’s favorite and the woman of Jasper’s dreams.

would you make a move on her at such a time? Don’t drag me into the mess!”

you! All because you are my mom! Do

and that Alyssa wouldn’t bring along security

assassin. Killing Alyssa would have been a piece of cake for him. If we had succeeded, you wouldn’t have had to

Alyssa? No! And Jeff is now a wanted man!”

an overwhelming urge to tear into her foolish daughter. Trembling with fury, she wrapped herself in

from Tristan the next day. It was too hard for her to regulate her emotions and sleep without the

lost Jeff as well. It’s all your fault that I

Lyla because you were pissed

wrongs but refused to accept

count her lucky stars that Ronald hadn’t disclosed

now wanted

men, would buckle under the pressure and rather out.

then, her phone rang, startling both women.

the phone with shaking hands. Noticing that the call was from an unknown caller, she hesitated before answering it.

silence. She cautiously inquired, “Jeff, is that you?”