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.

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

of his shirt tightly, shaking like a

were attending an

You were so close...

to getting

you forever!" "That's absolutely terrifying..." Cyrus pressed his hands against his

really blessed,

bombed shortly

the mood to consider whether he was lucky or

secretary, '"Were there any casualties at the scene?"

security guards died

Thankfully, you're safe.

the bombs only detonated after

many casualties as there

terrorists were only aiming to destroy

seem like they were

"Nope, they were actually targeting

to his feet

veins on his

"I get it now...

Jameson lured Lyse

threatening to kill Jeremy and others, and subsequently causing

save me?"

filled with regret

his fists on his

"I was too incompetent.

fell into

was why he had an opportunity

'Lyse...

My Lyse.

of

his hands into fists as he imprinted this location deep

begin a thorough search from

find Lyse and bring her home even if it means I must sacrifice my meals and sleep!" Kontina's coastal waters

nicknamed "The Wizard

emerald lying on the surface of

phantasmal, mysterious, and

island anonymously last

one of his personal assets, and he