Jasper stared at those three pills in shock.

The coldness of the unknown surged and stirred within his chest.

Jameson was a schemer, a man who thrived on manipulation.

Every word he spoke could be part of an elaborate ploy.

Maybe these pills were poison, a way to kill him without the mess of bloodshed.

"Tf I take all of them, will you let Lyse go?" Jasper's voice cracked, hoarse with pain.

Jameson chuckled nonchalantly.

"Of course." "Did you think that I would believe you? Show yourself or get those lapdogs of yours to come at me if you want me dead.

Let's fight face-to-face.

If not, you might as well just shoot me." Jasper then slammed his fist into the glass and added, "Don't use such a vicious tactic.

I won't fall for it!" "Choose between the two," Jameson said, his grin widening.

not you,

yours, Jasper." Jasper's

picked up the black pill and pocketed the others, just in case

“Just this one then.

you into doing something you're not willing

He had no hesitation.

do what

go." He knew from the start that he had

might push Jameson to hurt Alyssa—or worse, force her to

more time he bought for Jonah

already on their

would just have to hold out

showed up before Jasper with the medicine box

demanded, excitement flickering behind his

the pills cold in his

Seconds ticked by.

his mouth to mock him, Jasper threw back his head and swallowed all

twitched at

Jameson's pupils dilated.

could anticipate the reaction or

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