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.

betray Jameson even if

unravels is if Chief

his eyes and see the man he entrusted with his

of that,

one is looking

likely Jameson will use her as leverage to keep

Lyse, always ahead

Jasper complimented generously.

of getting away with it

glint in

fly if Jamiper

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

been able to get away with so much for so long because he

preys on the

revolves around him, but he's

own arrogance will be his

Jasper chimed in.

a true

making a kissing sound

“Where are you, darling?"

was husky

"It's been a while.

expect

Alyssa's eyelashes fluttered.

"Just once?"

"No, thrice."

breathed heavily, longing to hold her

“Alright, alright,"

putting a hand on her

"Back to business, Jasper.

solid plan to

from Amber, she'll be the first person he looks at if he suspects

be in grave

I certainly won't let another

“Don't worry, Lyse,"

Jasper reassured her.

I will figure something

with Schmidt Group's

for his recovery, retreated home

with its usual opulence as life at The

before her vanity, brushing her long waves

and when it finally reached her, sleep had eluded her

built was collapsing

his kingdom crumbled entirely?

see Carl approaching with a