Can’t Win Me Back

"Jasper, it's alright if they don't understand you. I understand you." Alyssa exhaled. She placed her

warm hand on the back of Jasper's hand. "If I were you, I would also do all I can to fulfill my mother's

dying wish.

"At the same time, I understand how your mother felt. What she actually wanted was for you to have

the ability to protect yourself. That was why she hoped that you could become more powerful.

"There's nothing wrong with the path that you have chosen. As much as you may hate your father,

Grandpa Newton has always cared for you. You're indebted to him for raising you. For Grandpa's sake,

your perseverance and toil will not be completely meaningless."

"Lyse... Thank you." Jasper choked on his tears. His voice trembled slightly as he called her name.

"You don't have to thank me. I'm just someone who understands you," Alyssa replied as she smiled

sweetly at him.

"Jeffrey is now willing to testify against Sophia to say that she was involved in contract killings. With

drug possession and substance abuse to top that, she wouldn't be getting a short sentence."

Silas lowered his brows. "But I know that this is still far from what we want. What we want is for her to

be sentenced to death. After all, she has claimed many lives!"

"That will be a challenge."

shook his head. The expression on his face was glum.

she instigated the murder. Plus, Ms. Nina's voice recording was

It cannot be presented as evidence

20 years. Relying on a maid's testimony won't

sufficient.

time. We

his sleeve

He took a deep breath and said, "This time,

Nina's defense attorney."

Silas' and Cyrus'

remained calm. They even glanced at Sean with a

confidence.

with them a few days ago.

their support.

as a secretary with the Taylor

already forgotten that he was an outstanding

City wouldn't even have a place for Simon if Sean had

him in the

a

bright and filled with determination. "I know what

defeat, even more so

death."

serious look on her