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.

even if it cost

way this unravels is if Chief Novak's trust in Jameson

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

that, he's been

is looking after

likely Jameson will use her as leverage to

Lyse, always ahead

Jasper complimented generously.

realistically, Jameson has a good chance of

scoffed, acold glint

Jamiper isn't

doesn't deserve someone as capable as

for so long because he holds dirt on

preys on

world revolves around

will be

Jasper chimed in.

like a true

said playfully, making a kissing sound into

“Where are you, darling?"

voice was husky

"It's been a while.

expect

Alyssa's eyelashes fluttered.

"Just once?"

"No, thrice."

breathed heavily, longing to hold her

“Alright, alright,"

said, putting a hand on her flushed

"Back to business, Jasper.

to rescue Amber

Novak arrested, even if Jameson doesn't know the video came from Amber, she'll be the first

in grave

I certainly won't let

“Don't worry, Lyse,"

Jasper reassured her.

will figure something out for

meeting with Schmidt

rest for his recovery,

with its usual opulence as life

sat before her vanity, brushing her long waves with

it

was collapsing

kingdom crumbled entirely? Suddenly,

see Carl approaching with a fixed stare and