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.

four bombs were detonated? Miley, who had already become weak at the knees,

onto the hem of his shirt tightly, shaking

attending

You were so close...

close to

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

are really blessed,

museum was bombed

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

asked his secretary, '"Were there any casualties at

guards died in the

Thankfully, you're safe.

only detonated after the museum was

as many casualties as

only aiming

like they were

they were

jumped to his feet

veins on his

"I get it now...

Jameson lured

with him by threatening to kill Jeremy and others, and subsequently causing Miley to live

trying to save me?"

filled with

hit his fists

"I was too incompetent.

fell into

was why he had an opportunity

'Lyse...

My Lyse.

"East side of

hands into fists as he imprinted

thorough search

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

nicknamed "The Wizard

island looked like a piece of deep emerald lying on the surface

mysterious, and romantic at

island

was one of his personal assets, and he changed its