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.

to rescue Lauren,” Angelina continued, her tone filled with frustration. “But

with Madam Lauren’s location and urged

my attention so that she could have a clear shot at Mr.

team over to you as we speak. Don’t worry, and don’t blame yourself,”

prompting her to ask, “How did this woman look

a mask, but her eyes left a deep impression

Alyssa breathed a sigh

for her safety, I can’t reveal her identity to you.

piecing together the conversation, understood who the mystery woman was. A deep