Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa knitted her brows together tightly as she took that bag of pills from Cyrus and examined it.

"This stuff is extremely addictive. Not only will its user become addicted just after a one-time consumption, but it also has few adverse reactions for its users. It can cause its users to become greatly excited; they wouldn't feel tired even if they stay up for a few nights." Cyrus glared at the criminals in the car with a fierce glare. He burst out in anger, "Damn it! After so much effort getting rid of that drug completely last year, we now have this Crystal Ice? It's freaking never-ending!"

Alyssa asked, "Cyrus, was this Crystal Ice first distributed from Solana City? Is it available in other cities?"

"We haven't heard of it being available in other places as of now. It only appeared within Solana City this month. We're investigating the source of this drug. But we've only managed to arrest a few underlings to date. We haven't had any breakthroughs yet." Alyssa pondered for a moment. Then she lowered her voice and said, "Cyrus, could you give me a pill? I'd like to use it for something."

Cyrus was staggered. So, she quickly added, "Don't worry. I won't harm others, much less myself. I was just thinking of taking it back to get its components tested."

"The Forensics Department in the force has tested it. This is a drug. There's no doubt about that."

"I have another use for it. Please make an exception, Cyrus."

Cyrus pressed his lips together. In the end, he tipped one blue pill onto Sean's palm while his colleagues weren't looking.

...

After bumping into Alyssa, Ben's original plan was disrupted. So, he could only leave silently after Cyrus left.

Sean could see Mildred's mother, Esther, kneeling on the bed.

of hers

looked at Alyssa with a worried look in his

gaze, she answered, "Let's

to hear her

as evidence in court. Let's take some time to come up

some people to protect Ms. Rollins secretly.

"Got it, Ms. Alyssa."

concerned voice, Sean continued, "Will Ms. Rollins accuse Justin? Will she go all out and expose the

have to keep

a little kind gesture of

deep sadness welled up inside her. It was a calendar reminder-Jasper's birthday was

Now, however... What meaning did it hold? Even if she wanted to celebrate, would he even welcome

...

eye, it was a day before Jasper's birthday. This year, he would turn

originally planned to throw an extravagant celebration for Jasper. Given the Beckett

businesses, his health condition had improved, and he was adept at making