Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa's biting retorts struck a chord within Dominic, igniting a surge of anger that left him feeling suffocated.

While Jasper felt a swell of gratitude to see Alyssa standing up for him, he remained cautious, casting her a concerned glance and gently squeezing her hand to signal her to temper her words in Winston's presence.

"That's enough, Lyse. Let's not dwell on this." Winston's face was grim.

"Uncle Dominic, you've committed a serious offense, and yet you've gone so far as to gather people to visit Dad. | had hoped for some change in you," Alyssa remarked, her smirk dripping with sarcasm. "But instead, you're deflecting blame onto others for your own mistakes.

"You've made a grave error, and yet you persist in your defiance, even after Dad has helped you. Seeing as everything has gone south, why not accept responsibility for your actions?

"You should handle the repayment of the 50 million on your own. It shouldn't be too burdensome for a member of the Taylor family."

Alyssa had not only fended the Taylor family but also redirected the consequences of Dominic's actions back to him with fervor. Dominic's lips twitched with frustration, his outrage barely contained. “Alyssa, you—"

that a violent headache gripped his head. His hands,

Something is wrong with Uncle Winston!" Jasper urgently whispered to Alyssa, noting Winston's

to Winston's distress. "Winston, I'm devastated! | feel utterly disregarded as an elder! Perhaps it's better if |

rushed to Winston's side, their hearts pounding with fear of his condition worsening

I've said | won't pursue this further, and | mean it." Winston's breathing grew labored, and his voice lacked the vigor it

no respect from

will keep my promise and not demote you," Winston reassured, his hospital gown damp with sweat as

but internally,

and loyalty was his strength, but for Dominic, it was a limitless advantage. He could exploit this weakness to his

only brother, this was just one of the many reasons Dominic held

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the real leverage Dominic