Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa's formidable presence hung over Gabe like the sword of Damocles. He chuckled nervously.

"How about some tea for now?"

"It's fine. That's some truly expensive tea that I can't possibly accept," Alyssa addressed him coldly, crossing her legs. "Release my secretary from detention. This is a private matter between the Taylors and the Schmidts. Stay out of this if you still want a promotion and want to avoid trouble."

Alyssa had always gone straight to the point without wasting time. That nearly wiped off Gabe's smile, but he persisted, "Ms. Alyssa, I understand your feelings, but based on my three decades of experience dealing with multiple cases in the department, those brought in are mostly guilty.

"Sean Lynch might be one of your staff, but he has committed aggravated assault after beating up David Schmidt. Besides, I've turned in the assessment results to my superiors."

Frowning deeply, Alyssa tightened her fists on the arm of the chair. Gabe went on, "You might be two important figures in Solana City, but everyone is equal before the law. Even scions and heirs are not above the law. My apologies, Ms. Alyssa, but I can't grant your wish."

"Mr. Barrett, you're glib, aren't you? Equality before the law?" Jasper sneered as he held Alyssa's cold hand.

He authoritatively questioned, "If so, you shouldn't falsely accuse an innocent citizen. Don't you think?"

Alyssa's eyes widened in shock. Suddenly, she seemed to have understood Jasper's move, which added to her astonishment.

what do you mean by that?"

I did." A smirk played on Jasper's lips. The gleam in his eyes resembled that of a blade.

grabbed Jasper's

Jasper. He was at a loss for

on her waist to comfort her. "Why? Does your 'equality before the law' only apply to the ordinary

you hear yourself." Gabe started

himself in, claiming that he had beaten up David Schmidt. Josh's warning rang in his ears, but he was too afraid to

of her brow. She grinned knowingly. "Didn't you ask David Schmidt the person who fractured his fingers and broke his front teeth? Oh, by the way, I'm

you're eager to protect your

play around," Jasper chimed in and pinched her on the