Can’t Win Me Back

"By the looks of it, Lyse left because of that phone call," Cyrus deduced, his investigative instincts kicking in.

He frowned thoughtfully.

"But it's unusual for Lyse to act so impulsively.

Even if she had to leave the presidential office, she would at least consult with Miley before making such a decision." "So, the person on the other end must have had significant influence over her.

They must have said something so compelling that she felt she had no choice but to comply," he reasoned.

"That's odd." The more Jonah thought about it, the more astonished and flustered he felt.

"Jameson and his team are all in Kontina, and all the major threats are here.

We were at the church, Miley was at the presidential office, and Jeremy returned safely from his event.

Besides ensuring the safety of a loved one, what else could have driven Lyse to risk so much and accept that person's invitation?" "Tt was...

Jameson!" Jasper exclaimed, his face ashen.

"With Car] dead and Amber saved by Axel, Jameson has no more cards to play.

His only option was to approach Lyse, trying to control her.

"He wants her desperately.

Even if he had to abandon everything else, he would go to great lengths to take her with him." Jasper closed his eyes in agony, his pain evident as he took deep breaths, unable to suppress it.

The group exchanged anxious glances, finding Jasper's explanation troublingly plausible.

They held their breaths, hoping his worst fears wouldn't come true.

Just then, Jeremy's secretary burst in, drenched in sweat.

"Mr.

President, I have terrible news!" Jeremy tightened his grip around Miley's trembling waist.

Ina deep voice, he asked, "What is it?" The secretary swallowed hard and stammered, "Four hidden bombs detonated at the museum you visited earlier today.

The place is in ruins.

The estimated damage is in the billions." Everyone was astonished.

A bombing?" Not only that, four bombs were detonated? Miley, who had already become weak at the

his

attending an event

You were so close...

to

you forever!" "That's absolutely terrifying..." Cyrus

are really

bombed shortly

really on your side!" Jeremy wasn't in the mood to

secretary, '"Were there

security guards died in

Thankfully, you're safe.

the bombs only detonated after the museum

were not as many casualties as

suspect that the terrorists were only aiming to destroy a landmark

seem like

were actually targeting

Jasper jumped to his feet

veins on his temples

"I get it now...

how Jameson lured

to be, then forced Lyse to leave with him by threatening to kill Jeremy and others, and subsequently causing Miley to live in pain for the rest of her life." Everyone's hearts

was trying to save

with regret

hit his fists on

"I was too incompetent.

into Jameson's

why he had an opportunity to strike." Miley

'Lyse...

My Lyse.

wronged you!" "East side of West City

as he imprinted this

begin a thorough search

and bring her home even if it means I must sacrifice my

island nicknamed "The Wizard of

looked like a piece of deep emerald lying on the

and

purchased this island anonymously

assets, and he changed its name