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.

stall the man while I went to rescue Lauren,” Angelina continued, her tone

herself. After that, she provided me with Madam Lauren’s location and urged me to save her. I thought she was on our side, but it was a

shot at Mr. Cyrus. I feel so foolish, Ms. Alyssa. I’m so

is leading his team over to you as we speak. Don’t worry, and don’t blame

prompting her to ask, “How did this woman look

mask, but her eyes left a deep impression

breathed a sigh

of ours, but for her safety, I can’t reveal her identity to you. However, I trust that

A deep frown creased his forehead, a shadow of