Can’t Win Me Back

"But no one has forced your wife to meet with Dr. McAlister for drugs. She had developed an addiction and took the risk of dealing drugs with him at the horseracing event. The decision to step into the trap I set was entirely hers."

Having stated this, Alyssa exited the police station alongside Jasper, who draped his arm around her shoulder.

Seeing that, Betty anxiously yelled at Javier, "Dad, are you letting her leave just like that? She got Mom in trouble!"

Rory, unable to contain himself, calmly took a jab at Betty. "You'll need evidence to support your claims against Ms. Alyssa. If you can't, you need to be careful with what you say lest she sues you for slander."

Betty glared at Rory while Javier turned his icy gaze to Cyrus, demanding, "Mr. Cyrus, I'd like to meet with Captain Holt."

Cyrus stood with his back against the wall and crossed his arms on his chest. "He's not around. His superior asked for him."

"Could you please call him? Tell him to return immediately to meet with me."

"I'm really sorry. As an ordinary policeman, I do not have the right to summon Captain Holt." Yawning,

Cyrus waved dismissively, adding, "Why don't you call him yourself?"

and Alyssa's brother, Cyrus showed no inclination to humor

"As expected, the offspring of

Alyssa is taking advantage of you.

that's out of the question. I can never approve of such a calculating woman as my daughter-in-law. I won't allow it, even

chest with her fingers. She advised him, "You shouldn't let your

replied, rasping as he kissed

still the company chairman. Regardless, he has the final say. Aren't you concerned he might fire you and hand the company to your brother?" she questioned

and dismiss me from my role as

one in the Taylor

anything that's within my ability. I'm pretty capable, you know." His chest tightened,

you

her waist, he lifted her into his arms and stared at