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

is if Chief Novak's trust

man he entrusted with his wife's life for what he truly is—a self-serving monster at his

that, he's

looking after

highly likely Jameson will use her as leverage to keep Chief Novak

Lyse, always ahead of

Jasper complimented generously.

good chance of getting away with it if

glint

Pigs will fly if Jamiper isn't

and doesn't deserve someone as capable as

away with so much for so long

on the

thinks the world revolves around

will be

Jasper chimed in.

a

making a

“Where are you, darling?"

voice was husky with

"It's been a while.

I expect some

Alyssa's eyelashes fluttered.

"Just once?"

"No, thrice."

breathed heavily, longing to hold her

“Alright, alright,"

putting a hand on

"Back to business, Jasper.

need a solid plan to rescue Amber as soon as

know the video came from Amber, she'll be the first person

be in

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

“Don't worry, Lyse,"

Jasper reassured her.

figure something

meeting with Schmidt

his recovery, retreated home for

city shimmered with its usual opulence as life at

room, Amber sat before her vanity,

and when it finally reached her, sleep had

collapsing with the

kingdom crumbled

Carl approaching with a fixed stare