Can’t Win Me Back

Axel narrowed his eyes. "You're not here specifically for me, are you?"

Amber ran her finger in slow, circular motions along his firm chest. "You should believe that we were

able to meet previously because of fate, mister."

Axel raised his brow. "I see. It was fated indeed."

"Thank you for helping me the last time."

Amber wrapped his black necktie around her hand. Her soft skin was brushing against his body.

With a longing gaze, she looked at him and said, "I have been hoping to see you again. I was hoping to

repay you."

Axel's eyes turned dim.

His searching eyes made her feel nervous. Yet, she tried her best to control herself.

He had eagle eyes. They were like lie detectors. Strangely enough, he actually felt that her words

sounded genuine at that moment.

"Tell me, then. How were you thinking of repaying me, hmm?" Axel broke into a sly smile as he moved

his lips closer to her.

Amber's heart thundered in her chest. A light shade of pink colored her cheeks as she blushed shyly.

"That is up to you. Tonight... I will go with whatever you say."

Amber was gobsmacked in the next second. It was the last thing she had expected. To her surprise,

the compensation that Axel mentioned was a game of Jenga!

in turns. Whoever loses has to down three shots as a penalty.

the challenge,

supporting his chin, Axel gently placed the

tower.

bartender had brought three bottles of the best xo cognac to

Axel. With the appearance of

undoubtedly been messed up.

health. Let's make it three shots for me

you."

eyes were as attractive and deep as the ocean.

"Let's do it."

a deep breath. She stretched her fingers as she said,

The game began.

Axel was quick-witted. Out of all the children

was the most skilled at all sorts of games. And the game that he often played

kid was Jenga.

overseas, he used to sit in the

bored. He would find comfort in playing Alyssa's favorite games when

also his way of thinking

blink of an eye, she had downed four

a burning sensation all the way to her heart.

had been ignited by a

She felt as if

been helping Jameson to seize power

him. All she had left now

used her charms to ingratiate herself and give sexual favors. She even

up in the hospital due to alcohol intoxication after escorting

glamorous woman externally, but in reality, she was deeply

lost again. Ms. Altman," Axel declared. He waved

He had a sassy look in his beautiful

teeth through her pain and filled

to lift her glass, Axel leaned in her direction. He covered the