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.”

Mr. Beckett? You sound weak. Are you feeling

met Lyse.” Jasper massaged his temples. He was feeling disconcerted. “What?” Xavier

too distressed to reprimand him for his language. He explained, “We were on a video call. Lyse and Grandpa were around, too. Justin said that he wanted to see her. | didn’t think too much about it. It

says? Mr. Beckett! You’re usually an intelligent person. You’re as smart as a whip! Why

kids… It was an accident! An accident! What happened to Mr. Justin was terrible. But you were also a victim.

grateful toward him. However, you shouldn’t need to feel like you

brows

knows if those kidnappers were actually targeting Mr. Justin? You might’ve just

more Xavier spoke, 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

bring him out in public. He’s

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

crudely. Nevertheless, his

son”. Justin was far more

for his life too. That was how he was fortunate enough to escape from the grasp of those