Can’t Win Me Back

There was a moment of silence. Then, Jasper said in a deep voice, “Thanks for your reminder, Xavier. But you were quite crass. Just beware of your year-end bonus if you were to do that again next time.”

Xavier couldn’t help but curse at Jasper inwardly. Jasper had gone straight for Xavier’s jugular.

Back in the bedroom, Alyssa had just taken a bath. She smelled good. She sat in front of her vanity mirror in her peach-colored strap nightgown.

She was brushing her dark, silky hair. She was spacing out as she continued brushing her hair.

Repeatedly, she replayed her conversation with Justin in her mind. Strangely, a chill began to creep over her, sending shivers down her spine.

Justin exuded gentlemanly qualities. His soft-spoken words were accompanied by a gentle smile that radiated sincerity. However, despite his apparent warmth, an unsettling suspicion lingered within, as if he were stealthily encroaching on her territory. The feeling alarmed Alyssa deeply.

nobility as Jasper. Despite that, the level of intimidation that he carried was vastly different. Alyssa was deep in her thoughts when she suddenly felt a warmth at the back of her neck. She

arms wrapped around her from behind. He gave her a peck on her cheek. In a sultry

Justin,” Alyssa blurted. Jasper’s eyes dimmed. A wave of emotions surged from within. His eyes turned

picked her up by her waist. With his muscular right arm holding her up

eyes widened. The strap of her

She could feel the warmth and the weight of his body pressing down on her. As for her silk nightgown, it had already slipped

with passion. His gaze was fiery yet vigilant all at

“Lyse, satisfy me*”

stared at him with a glimmer in her eyes. She

now.” Jasper pressed his warm and moist lips against hers. He tilted his head

up in a daze. She became immersed in waves of passion