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.”

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

He was feeling disconcerted. “What?”

a video call. Lyse and Grandpa were around, too. Justin said that he wanted to see her. | didn’t

just because he said so? Are you going to give in to everything he says? Mr. Beckett! You’re usually an intelligent person. You’re as smart as a whip! Why did you become

he just rambled on. “That incident that happened when you were kids… It was an accident! An accident! What happened to Mr. Justin was terrible. But you were also a

like you owe

brows slightly. His heart

knows if those kidnappers were actually targeting Mr. Justin?

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 knew of your

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

Mr. Justin would surely have been my number one target! He would be more valuable as a hostage compared to you. You were just

Nevertheless, his points

son”. Justin was

his life too. That was how