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

to seek justice for your sister, but everyone is equal under the law.

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

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

Simon's 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 action against you because you're Winston Taylor's son. What you did was a personal attack. I could file a

than a bully who preyed on the weak. Sometimes, he couldn't help but muse about the stark contrast between Sean, the gentleman, and

to give up,"

Taylor. That might be more effective in getting what you want." "Hah, what nonsense. Who do you think you are?" Cyrus stared squarely at Simon's annoying face and emphasized, "Sophia Kirkman will be detained until the time is up, even if there are only two hours left."

Cyrus' composed demeanor, he clenched his fist in silent