Can’t Win Me Back

Those who didn't know Jameson well would never associate him with villainous words like "viper", "monster", or "devil".

Step by step, Alyssa walked to the side of his bed.

Her gaze was calm as she examined him.

"I'm not feeling well, Lyse..." Jameson's eyes turned red from holding himself back.

Finally, he couldn't help himself.

He gulped and reached for her hand.

But she offered him no opportunity.

A frown creased her face as she stepped back to avoid him.

"It's such a shame," she smirked mockingly, "that you're merely ill.

Not dead." The air in the room grew thick with tension.

After a moment, Jameson leaned back against the headboard, his eyes still filled with tender affection.

"T won't kick the bucket so easily, Lyse.

I wouldn't be able to see you again if I died." Alyssa scoffed, clenching her fists.

"I've toiled through so much to come back from Kontina to see you.

All these years, you've been the reason I persevered.

So, for your sake, I have to live a long life." Alyssa continued to stare at him coldly, like a judge sentencing a criminal.

"If you truly care for me, you'll listen.

and turn yourself in immediately." Jameson's lips stretched

you weren't living

was all

of the trenches to where you are now, fueled by your ever-growing and insatiable greed." Alyssa's words were as sharp as a blade, stripping

Jameson cocked his head.

at her,

one might admire a beautiful flower or a stunning

told, Jameson, sometimes, I fear

wouldn't be able to have you arrested and

mercilessly taken!" Before she finished,

grabbed her with his chilly

him, but the so-called "

During the struggle, Jameson's sleeve pulled back, revealing rows

Alyssa's eyes widened.

a fruit knife from beside his bed and pressed it into

can punish

Not even the law.

the only one who can." Jameson smiled, his

lips trembled slightly as he continued, "I know it's your dream to

give you the opportunity

as long as it makes you

Alyssa felt suffocated by

ruthlessly and hurled the knife far

a backward glance, she

Jameson's eyes darkened.

his face revealed a

"Mr.

Schmidt!" Carl rushed in.

a concerned voice, "You

You and Ms.