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.

of 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

softly. Jasper already had his arms wrapped around her from behind. He gave her a peck on her cheek. In a sultry and hoarse

dimmed. A wave of emotions surged from

her waist. With his muscular right arm holding her up by her tush, he marched straight toward

of her nightgown slipped

warmth and the weight of his body pressing down on her. As for her silk

filled with passion. His gaze

“Lyse, satisfy me*”

really tired. How about tomorrow? Tomorrow morning?” Alyssa stared at him with a glimmer in her

pressed his warm and moist lips against hers.

swept up in a daze. She became immersed