Can’t Win Me Back

Jasper maintained his composure as he greeted Winston. Though he had a strained relationship with Winston, who had shown him attitude and given him trouble, he treated Winston with respect due to his love for Alyssa and his admiration of Winston's integrity.

However, unlike Jameson, he refrained from excessive flattery toward Winston. He reminded Winston,

"Mr. Taylor, it's chilly at night. Please take care not to catch a cold."

Jasper carried himself with humility and warmth, and Winston gradually found his presence pleasant as he nodded at the young man.

Meanwhile, Alyssa grew concerned when she noticed the absence of bodyguards around her father.

She approached him, chiding, "Dad, why didn't you bring along your bodyguards? You shouldn't have come here alone. What if ..."

"Neil is trained in combat. Besides, I don't want to disturb my bodyguards' rest. I'm curious about your life in Solana City and your living space." Scanning the villa, he remarked, "It's small but functional. There's not much space, but at least it's cozy."

"Did you break in and snoop around?" Alyssa blushed, yet she still argued with Winston.

Jasper to her father. After all, the place

worst of me? Can't you see me like an ordinary man?" Looking speechless, Winston explained, "Your maid opened the door for me and served me some tea

container in his

to be stopped by Jasper. She seethed, "Winston, you wretched old man! I made those desserts for

could you take the desserts I made for him before he

her back with an amused

the future, but it's not like I always get to try your cooking. I'd have to travel to Solana City for that." Winston playfully glared at

During

but his attitude seemed

to separate the two. However, tonight, not