Can’t Win Me Back

“Lauren isn’t there?”

Jasper and Alyssa’s hearts sank at Angelina’s words.

“She’s not here! I’ve combed the place, but there’s no sign of her,” Angelina choked out, her voice thick with emotion.

Alyssa maintained her composure, speaking gently to Angelina. “Angelina, it’s okay. You did your best in a difficult situation. Now, tell me everything from the beginning. Who informed you about Lauren’s kidnapping and directed you to the abandoned factory in the western suburbs?”

“Mr. Cyrus and I were hot on the kidnappers’ trail, but we were intercepted by the man who previously abducted Lauren!” Angelina recounted.

“It’s him again!” Alyssa’s heart hammered against her ribs. Lauren’s enigmatic portrait, a doppelganger for Damien, taunted her memory.

Cyrus decided to stall the man while I went to rescue Lauren,” Angelina continued, her tone filled with frustration. “But the

Lauren’s location and urged me to save her. I thought she was

could have a clear shot at Mr. Cyrus. I feel so foolish, Ms. Alyssa.

you as we speak. Don’t worry, and don’t

new thought struck her, prompting her to ask, “How did this woman look

deep impression on me.” Angelina said

sigh of

I can’t reveal her identity to you. However, I

woman was. A deep frown