Can’t Win Me Back

Jameson rested the side of his head on his palm. In a lazy tone, he said, “I’m just excited to watch the exciting brotherly feud that’s about to happen.”

“Mr. Schmidt, do you think… that Remy looks almost like Damien Taylor, that Taylor family member who died in a plane crash? Could they be the same person?” Carl was puzzled.

“What if they’re the same person? Or what if they’re not the same person? It will just make my game even more fun.”

Jameson couldn’t help but laugh. “To die in the hands of one’s own ‘older brother’… He could very well die without any regrets.”

“Cyrus always ruins our plans time and time again. He’s also an officer. It would really make things easier once and for all if we can get rid of him in one hit.”

Carl hesitated but continued, “It’s just that. you’re sending Ms. Altman to go with him this time. Are you. still suspicious of her? Are you still wanting to test her?”

Behind his gold-framed glasses, Jameson narrowed his dark eyes.

Ever since the Hodgsons broke off the engagement, Newton’s quality of sleep improved. His appetite grew too. So, he had enough reason to bring Lauren back to Crescent Bay to keep him company.

When the weekend came, Alyssa and Jasper made their way to visit Newton excitedly. They had busied themselves throughout the week to prepare the gifts.

While they were on their way, Alyssa received a call from Jonah.

Jonah!” Alyssa answered the phone in a

cheery. Did something good happen?” Jonah chuckled, “Are you and Jasper

Were they?

at Jasper’s extremely charming

by the waist. He smiled and said, “I carry the necessary documents with me every day. As long as

ears gently. They made her ears go red.

status once we get married. There’s also more to be worried about. Rather than being Mrs. Beckett, there’s more freedom in being Mr. Beckett’s girlfriend.” Alyssa’s eyes glistened. She had no intention of going along with him despite knowing

Jasper’s heart sank. A wave

no choice. The Taylors were brave and decisive in the face of injustice. However,

words mindlessly, but

be her stress response after those three years of

heart ached for

hands in front of his

me before. It doesn’t matter if we have a marriage certificate. I will be with you for the rest

eyes looked left and right; she dared not meet his

quite good to enjoy dating life too.”

no rush anyway, Jasper. Lyse has experienced married life. But other than with you, she was

time. At the end of the day, it feels different being lovers and being