Can’t Win Me Back

"I believe the public is aware of Ms. Alyssa's upright character. She wouldn't have performed the

surgery on David if he were an indecent chap because that would be endorsing evil. Am I right?"

Josh had dropped a highly suggestive and shocking statement. David was known as a good-for-

nothing with questionable ethics. Because of that, Josh did not bother to clear David's name, seeking

instead to vindicate him. He couldn't care less for David's reputation.

However, Alyssa was a different case altogether. Josh opted to announce Alyssa's surgery on David at

this critical time to establish her alliance with the Schmidts.

He wanted the world to believe that Alyssa would ultimately side with the Schmidt family despite her

virtuous character.

"I hereby offer a sincere apology on behalf of David and the Schmidt Group for taking up everyone's

time," Josh concluded. "We will exercise greater caution in the future and humbly heed the public's

feedback and criticism."

With that, the news stream ended. Alyssa's face mirrored the coldness of a winter's night.

a quivering voice, "Damn it! That bastard Josh Schmidt is

down

seem fazed even though Josh had tarnished

she

seemed agitated by the move Josh had pulled. She sensed him tensing up, and his

to the touch. The veins on his hand bulged

and Alyssa resembled each other in this aspect. Unbothered by their

concerned with the well-being

storm seemed to be brewing.

her back.

spoke volumes of

let this anger consume you."

like a

was snarl at me through the TV screen. It doesn't bother me, so don't let it

breath grew uneven. His fist tensed up

this slide. I will make Josh pay

not lose our composure

fingers against his throbbing temples and massaged

with emotional turmoil. Please care for your health, even if it's for