"Lyse, if you're planning a future with me in it, does it mean you're willing to marry me?" Jasper flashed a cheeky grin and pinched Alyssa's cheek.

Alyssa protested, "No! I'm not marrying you. That was ..."

She had just thought that his proposal was shabby.

At the police station, Cyrus was facing a dilemma. The time limit for Sophia's detention had lapsed, and both the Beckett family and his superiors were exerting pressure to release Sophia within the next two hours.

The clock was ticking.

Simon Lynch emerged from the interrogation room after speaking with Sophia. He strolled over to

he sneered, "Chief Taylor, I understand your desire to seek justice for your sister, but everyone is equal under the law. No innocent citizen shall be

only exposes your inadequacy as a law enforcement officer. You're too young, lacking the experience and vision of your

raised a skeptical brow and directed a piercing gaze at Simon's

of his social standing. He gritted his teeth. "Chief Taylor, you'd

you dare," Cyrus smirked, knowing fully that Simon was nothing more than a bully who preyed on the weak. Sometimes, he couldn't help but muse about the stark contrast between Sean, the

it's time to

nothing. If I were you, I'd rather act in the capacity of Cyrus Taylor. That might be more effective in getting what you want." "Hah, what nonsense. Who do you

he clenched his fist in silent frustration, cursing Simon for being

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