Can’t Win Me Back

"What did I tell you before? Never intrude or ask about my personal affairs! Are you challenging me

right now? How dare you pity that filthy little brat? Everything I do, I do for my family!" Josh roared.

Clarissa's ears buzzed as her vision swam from being hit.

She quickly changed her tune, saying shakily, "No, I'm not pitying her. I'm just worried about you. It

won't bode well to be responsible for someone's death. If the police manage to trace it back to you, it

would affect your reputation even if they didn't have direct evidence.

"If that happens, I'm worried Jameson would take advantage and try to sway your position in the

company. Plus, you don't need to have someone's blood on your hands just because you're on good

terms with David."

Josh calmed down slightly upon hearing this. He sneered. "Do you really think I wouldn't have set a

way out for myself? What a stupid concern. I'm only helping David to get on Dad's good side. Can't you

see this very obvious relationship between David and me?

"And who says I'll be having Maggie's blood on my hands? I'm clean as a whistle. The police will never

trace things back to me even if they tried."

Josh clasped Clarissa's chin and stared at her in a threatening way. "We're husband and wife, Clarissa,

here. I'm sure you'd keep this a secret for your retired

and your brother, right?"

Clarissa nodded tearfully.

and Jasper brought Maggie back to their

elegant villa and quiet courtyard with its calm lake shocked the young woman to her

had thought rich folk

such a comforting, inviting place. The

a disparity there

Maggie. Make yourself at home." Alyssa came over with a platter of fruit, not

Rosie help out.

on the couch, not daring to touch a single thing or move. It

by a strong

want any juice? Coffee? Tea? I can get you some," Jasper said gently

at Jasper, before bursting into tears. The tears streamed

falling on her tightly clasped

M-Maggie." Panicked, Xavier quickly gave Maggie several

life depended on it. Xavier

he'd seen anyone weep

was crying, her demeanor was