Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa lowered her gaze and kept her silence. Noting her dampening mood, Jasper held and caressed her hand. "Lyse, I know you feel sorry for Lauren, but Landon loves her. With his abilities and family background, he is more than capable of protecting her."

"Yes, I know that. In fact, I am grateful to him." Alyssa's gratitude had nothing to do with Landon's acceptance of Lauren. She was thankful to God that Landon was able to see the good in Lauren and patiently stayed by her side.

Shortly after, Landon returned to the living room, appearing more fatigued than ever. Jasper released a deep sigh. "Landon, that must've been tough for you."

"She's my partner. I'll do anything for her." Landon did not blame Angelina for the oversight and resumed the conversation, "Where were we? Oh, right! I thought it over—Inigo Montiye is a wanted man who has no power in Solana City. How could he possibly bribe the locals into helping him out?

"Could this be part of Jameson's plan? Is he secretly protecting Inigo Montiye?"

The same idea had occurred to Alyssa and Jasper as well. After all, Inigo had once answered to Jeffrey

Synder in the Shelland Island ambush against Jasper and Jonah.

be an important witness who could wreak havoc. Jameson would never

Jasper's hands—that would be shooting himself

now know he's still alive and within Solana City. If he's still in the city, there's no way he can escape. It's a matter of time before we get

declared, filled with resentment, "Lives are more important than anything. I

Inigo Montiye—it's not

appear distant on the surface, but Landon

a question," Xavier suddenly interrupted

it?" Landon, Alyssa, and Jasper responded in