Can’t Win Me Back

A mysterious manor sat at the top of a mountain in Kontina.

The green scenery around it was enchanting.

In a dimly lit bedroom, a calm and soothing incense burned quietly in an antique burner.

White smoke drifted through the air, dispelling all traces of unease, restlessness, and noise from the room.

Alyssa lay still on the soft, spacious bed, a peaceful expression on her face as she slept.

She was still dressed in her pure and elegant wedding gown, looking so delicate and ethereal that she seemed untouchable—more enchanting than even Sleeping Beauty herself.

In the shadows, a tall man sat in a wheelchair, his back to the light, silently watching Alyssa.

"Sir, I've examined her thoroughly and confirmed that she has no external injuries," Sheryl reported.

Despite her limited surgical training, she had the skill to conduct basic examinations.

"Her blood test is also complete.

There are traces of tranquilizers and sedatives, but nothing harmful to her health." A hint of sarcasm crept into her voice as she smiled.

"] knew it— Jameson cares too much about her to resort to poison." "Caution is never a bad thing," Justin replied, his voice warm and melodic like the sound of bells.

His face held a charming yet thoughtful expression.

"It seems Ms.

Alyssa has endured a lot on Rose Island lately.

"The last time I saw her, she was vibrant and full of life, thanks to my younger brother's care.

Now, she appears much thinner.

But even that cannot take away her breathtaking beauty." "Sir, I've been with you for a long time, and it's rare to hear you speak so highly of anyone," Sheryl remarked, her eyes twitching as she fought to conceal her jealousy.

"You truly care about Ms.

came

being jealous?"

you're not jealous, or that you don't

nor do I dare to be." "Sheryl, you're

it's that you lack

calculating or composed enough." Justin looked askance at her with

told you to remember—never be tempted or moved, and never look back." Clenching

have had a

what you've taught me, even when I'm dead." "You don't need to invest emotions when

the way." Justin's smile was

need is your unwavering loyalty.” After that, he had Sheryl summon Remy, who was waiting

"Well done.

out the mission perfectly," Justin said with a

expression remained as cold as

deeply and

help but steal a

his electric wheelchair out of the shadows,

at Alyssa's serene face, his voice steady as he

Jasper the three pills you provided," Remy

took them right in front of Jameson." "What?" Sheryl's eyes widened in

look on Justin's face, however, remained

what he was

a moment, a relaxed smile

"I guessed as much.

in

Right at this moment, Remy asked out of the blue, "Sir, what would happen to Jasper now

was taken aback

Remy after Justin had tamed him, she had never heard him express concern or ask questions—he had become an

anyone else, I could answer that

But with my brother...

not sure." Justin fixed his eyes on

He smiled brightly.

Jasper has exceptional