Can’t Win Me Back

Jameson choked back bitterness. His voice, strained to the point of hoarseness, threatened to give out. With unparalleled seriousness, he uttered, “Do you have any idea how much effort I’ve poured into this day just to witness justice finally served upon Josh?

“Even if you’re avenging Jonah, couldn’t you have waited until after tonight?

Why expose everything at the party?”

Alyssa met his accusation with a cold, indifferent stare.

“My mother… endured immense humiliation. I remained silent for 15 years, all to ensure she received the justice she deserved. I wanted Josh to grovel at her feet and apologize to her!”

Jameson’s pale lips quivered. “Lyse… I was on the verge of success. Why deny me that chance? Why?”

you.” Alyssa’s gaze was glacial. “Perhaps

I refuse to wait any longer. I want to ensure Josh never sees the light of day. Besides, wasn’t this the outcome you desired? To use us and get rid of Josh? You can’t always get the best of both

widened. “Lyse, what are

When did I ever.”

Alyssa interrupted, weary of his charade. Any further conversation with

voice caught in his throat, the pain piercing his

From the car, Alyssa’s voice held a hint of flirtation,

Jameson a cold glare. Then, he smirked. “I know you’re not doing this

the departing car, a cold fury searing through him.

struck a nerve,