Can’t Win Me Back

When Jasper and Alyssa got home, Jasper received a call from Xavier. Then, he went to the study to get some work done. “Mr. Beckett, the foundation’s matters are pretty much all set. You’ll just need to pick a date for the official announcement.” “Alright. Thanks.” Jasper’s voice sounded low and a little weary.

“Also, weren’t you planning to bring Madam to Swizo for a holiday? I’ve made preparations for a manor there. It’s right at the foot of the Alton Mountains. The scenery there is fantastic. You and Madam can head over there any time,” Xavier said in a jolly tone.

He had been feeling elated since they defeated Sophia. Every day, he was so happy that he’d be smiling in his sleep.

However, Jasper still didn’t respond after a while. He wasn’t paying attention. He was still thinking about his conversation with Justin earlier that night. He was also bothered by how Justin had looked at Alyssa.

Jasper felt his chest tighten. The look in his eyes was deep.

“Mr. Beckett? Mr. Beckett? Did you doze off?”

Jasper jolted back to his senses. “What were you saying?”

“| was saying that I’ve made arrangements at Swizo. You can bring Madam for a vacation there any time.”

asked, “What happened, Mr. Beckett? You sound weak. Are you

tonight. He’s also met Lyse.” Jasper massaged his temples. He was feeling disconcerted. “What?” Xavier couldn’t help but exclaim. He

explained, “We were on a video call. Lyse and Grandpa were around, too. Justin said that he

to everything he says? Mr. Beckett! You’re

an accident! An accident! What happened to Mr. Justin was terrible. But you were also a victim. You almost lost your

feel like you owe it to him forever! You don’t

his brows slightly. His

a conspiracy theorist. But who knows if those kidnappers were actually targeting Mr. Justin? You might’ve just been collateral

the more he felt indignant. “Just think about it. You were still so young back then. It had only been a few years since you got back to the Beckett family. Only a handful of outsiders

bring him out in public. He’s Mr. Javier’s lawful eldest son, born

would be more valuable as a hostage compared to you. You were just an added benefit at the time!” Jasper was

spoke crudely. Nevertheless, his points were

just an “illegitimate son”. Justin was far

couldn’t deny that Justin had fought for his life too. That was how he was fortunate