Can’t Win Me Back

"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

I understand your desire to seek justice for your sister,

against Sophia serves no purpose. It only exposes your inadequacy as a law enforcement officer. You're too young,

innocent citizen?" Cyrus raised a skeptical brow and directed a piercing gaze at Simon's smug face. "Mr. Lynch, you're full of shit.

face reddened with anger. As he was about to slam the table, he held back at the thought of his social standing. He gritted his teeth. "Chief Taylor, you'd be naive to think I can't take

on the weak. Sometimes,

time to give up," Simon

not change. You're just a lowly policeman who could change 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."

clenched his fist in silent frustration, cursing Simon for