Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 2130

Alyssa excused herself from Colene and Nathan to continue her phone call with Jasper under a tree.

“Every criminal leaves a trace.Cyrus is adept at cracking cases.Once the task force starts digging into Nicholas, I'm sure they'll find clues that lead to Jameson," Alyssa explained.

"It's not that easy, Lyse,"

Jasper said, his voice dull.

"Cyrus checked Chief Novak's accounts and phone records.

No unusual profits in years, not even offshore.

"As for his phone records, there were a few highly-suspicious unknown number.But those numbers were unregistered burner phones.There's no way to trace them.Chief Novak is essentially a cop.He'd be more professional than most criminals, and his countersurveillance skills would be top-notch."

"It complicates things without financial motives," Alyssa admitted, pacing thoughtfully.

"Chief Novak clearly isn't driven by money.Everything he's done has been to develop a new drug to save his wife.That's why he's given his all for Jameson.His conviction is undeniably strong."

Jasper clenched his teeth.

"In that case, getting him to turn on Jameson would be incredibly difficult."

Alyssa's eyes narrowed in contemplation.

"That might not be the case."

"Have you got a plan, Lyse?"

“Not really.

I'll just have to take another gamble."

“A gamble on..."

There was a twinkle in Alyssa's eyes.

"On humanity."

Jasper fell silent, processing her strategy.

You're banking on Jameson being exposed as the villain, shattering Chief Novak's trust,"

Jasper concluded after a moment.

"Yes, 1 A warmth spread through Alyssa.

She enjoyed this feeling of being telepathic with Jasper.

"Their partnership is strong, and his desire for the drug is unwavering.

Jameson even if it

if Chief Novak's trust in Jameson shatters

to open his eyes and see the man he entrusted with his wife's life for what he truly is—a

that, he's

looking after his

Jameson will use her

always ahead of

Jasper complimented generously.

realistically, Jameson has a good chance of getting away with it if he does

acold glint in

Jamiper isn't up to

and doesn't deserve someone as capable as Chief Novak

to get away with so much for so long because he holds

on the

revolves around him,

own arrogance will

Jasper chimed in.

like a true

making a kissing sound into

“Where are you, darling?"

husky with

"It's been a while.

expect some

Alyssa's eyelashes fluttered.

"Just once?"

"No, thrice."

breathed heavily, longing to hold her

“Alright, alright,"

putting a hand on her flushed

"Back to business, Jasper.

need a solid plan to rescue Amber as soon

doesn't know the video came from Amber, she'll be the first person he looks

in grave

lose her, and I certainly won't let another innocent person

“Don't worry, Lyse,"

Jasper reassured her.

and I will figure something

Schmidt Group's executives

for his recovery, retreated home

with its usual opulence

room, Amber sat before her vanity,

when it finally reached

of cards Jameson built was collapsing

long before his kingdom crumbled entirely? Suddenly,

feet, startled, to see Carl approaching