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.

wouldn't betray Jameson even if

only way this unravels is if

the man he entrusted

that, he's been

looking after his

Jameson will use her as leverage to keep

always ahead of the

Jasper complimented generously.

chance of

glint in her

Pigs will fly if Jamiper

a despicable excuse for a human and doesn't deserve someone

away with so much for

on the

around him, but he's overlooking something

will be his

Jasper chimed in.

a true

making a kissing sound into

“Where are you, darling?"

voice was husky

"It's been a while.

I expect some reward

Alyssa's eyelashes fluttered.

"Just once?"

"No, thrice."

heavily, longing to

“Alright, alright,"

said, putting a hand

"Back to business, Jasper.

a solid plan to rescue

arrested, even if Jameson doesn't know the video came from Amber, she'll be the first person he looks at if he suspects an inside

be in

and I certainly won't let

“Don't worry, Lyse,"

Jasper reassured her.

and I will figure something out for

meeting with Schmidt Group's

recovery, retreated home for the

shimmered with its usual opulence as

Amber sat before her vanity, brushing her long waves with a relieved

and when it finally reached her, sleep had

Jameson built was collapsing with

crumbled entirely? Suddenly, the

her feet, startled, to see Carl approaching with a fixed stare