Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 2123

Nicholas felt his heart racing as Jasper's words hit him like a shockwave.

Back when Jameson was still in Kontina, he had already ensnared Nicholas in his schemes.

After years of working for him, Nicholas had forgotten the man he once was—a conscientious, passionate individual.

Just then, a blur of motion caught their eyes—a blade was aimed at Jasper from the side.

“Watch out!"

Nicholas shouted, his eyes widening in fear.

But Jasper reacted swiftly, seizing the attacker's wrist and with a snap, breaking it.

After disarming the attacker, he delivered a kick that sent the latter crashing into a nearby wall, bones audibly breaking.

With each calculated move Jasper made, Nicholas realized his initial impression was far off the mark.

The polished, presumptuous president revealed surprising fighting prowess and a sharp mind.

Nicholas understood he barely knew Jasper.

If a powerful patron hadn't backed Jameson, he wouldn't even be a blip on Jasper's radar.

The dark alley had become a brutal battleground.

Jasper, a charming facade masking a ruthless efficiency, moved with a deadly grace.

Even though an individual's strength was limited, their danger seemed insignificant before him.

One by one, they fell beneath his relentless assault.

Nicholas and Jasper stood back-to-back, bloodied but resolute as they readied themselves for the onslaught.

Jasper's face was streaked with blood, a chilling contrast to his fine features and bespoke suit.

“As I've said, Chief Novak,"

Jasper's voice cut through the chaos like ice.

"Jameson never intended for you to be an ally, merely a pawn.He's been plotting your demise from the very beginning, planning to crush you like a spent cartridge once you're of no use."

Nicholas gritted his teeth, his voice laced with raw frustration.

"You'll never get it! You can't understand what this means to me!"

He clutched his throbbing arm, sweat beading his forehead despite the chills coursing through him.

with us is your only way

insisted, his

“Way out?"

out a humorless

out for me anymore? Maybe I can cheat death today, but can

frowned and

they took down Jameson together, Nicholas would

on killing them, the assassins charged at

of the assassins, ever the opportunist,

surrounding Jasper, he made a treacherous

the weakened Nicholas, his blade flashing in the air as it aimed for the

display of strength, Nicholas slammed the leader to the ground and stepped

the leader cried out and spat

state, Nicholas had proven himself

feral intensity as he raised his screwdriver high in the air, poised to strike

bloodlust in his eyes, Nicholas resembled the very

"No! Stop!"

lunging forward to grab Nicholas'

the line

other choice do we have? Let them finish

voice hoarse with

were self-defense, I wouldn't have

sharp,

incriminating if he

Nicholas was stunned.

fought to drive the screwdriver in his hand into the

Jasper's firm grip, he would have

the wail of approaching sirens filled the

ground, their bodies

attempted to flee, only to be tackled and

"Jasper!"

“Mr.Beckett!"

and Xavier raced toward Jasper, their eyes widening in horror at the

Panic surged through them.

"Mr.Beckett! A-Are you hurt?"

stammered, his

helplessly, on the

ambulance.They'll be here soon.Hold on,

experience with chaotic situations, Cyrus

blood on his cheek with

"I'm okay.This isn't mine."

Relief washed over Xavier.

goodness, thank heavens! Thank

his hands together,

Cyrus exhaled deeply.

know what I'd tell Alyssa if something happened to