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.

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

his shirt tightly, shaking like a

were attending

You were so close...

to

"That's absolutely terrifying..."

are really blessed,

was bombed

side!" Jeremy wasn't in the mood to consider whether

'"Were there any casualties at

security guards died in the

Thankfully, you're safe.

bombs only detonated after the museum

many casualties as there

that the terrorists were only

like

"Nope, they were

to his feet from

veins on his temples

"I get it now...

how Jameson lured Lyse

where Jeremy was supposed to be, then forced Lyse to leave with him by threatening to kill Jeremy and others, and

was trying to save me?" Jeremy's heart

filled with regret

hit his fists on his

"I was too incompetent.

fell into Jameson's

he had an opportunity to strike."

'Lyse...

My Lyse.

"East side of

as he imprinted this location deep in

a thorough search

it means I must sacrifice my meals

island nicknamed "The Wizard of

piece of deep emerald lying on

phantasmal, mysterious, and romantic

this island anonymously last

one of his personal assets, and he