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 it cost him his

unravels is if Chief Novak's trust in

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

that,

is looking after

will use her as leverage to

Lyse, always

Jasper complimented generously.

a good chance of

scoffed, acold glint

if Jamiper

doesn't deserve someone as capable as Chief Novak working for

for so

on the

world revolves around him, but he's

own arrogance will be

Jasper chimed in.

a true

a kissing sound into the

“Where are you, darling?"

voice was husky

"It's been a while.

expect some reward

Alyssa's eyelashes fluttered.

"Just once?"

"No, thrice."

longing to hold her

“Alright, alright,"

said, putting a hand on her flushed

"Back to business, Jasper.

to rescue Amber

if Jameson doesn't know the video came from Amber, she'll

be in grave

lose her, and I certainly won't let

“Don't worry, Lyse,"

Jasper reassured her.

and I will figure something

Schmidt Group's executives

for his recovery, retreated home for

with its usual opulence as life at The Millennium

Amber sat before her vanity, brushing her long

arrest had spread, and when it finally reached her, sleep had

house of cards Jameson built was collapsing with

his kingdom crumbled entirely? Suddenly, the door

to see Carl approaching with