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.

Alyssa and Sean could see Mildred's mother, Esther, kneeling on the bed. Looking unkempt, she was facing a wall

of hers was heart-wrenching to

to enter?" Sean looked at Alyssa with a worried look in

dim gaze, she answered, "Let's not

want to hear her

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

get some people to protect Ms. Rollins secretly. Then,

"Got it, Ms. Alyssa."

Rollins accuse Justin? Will she go

to keep here safe." Alyssa welled up.

interests. It's just a little kind gesture of

her phone buzzed. As she glanced at the screen, a deep sadness welled up inside her. It was a

his birthday, Alyssa always set a reminder, just in case. Now, however... What meaning did it hold? Even if

...

a day before Jasper's birthday. This year, he

the Beckett Group's shaky state and Justin's sudden return, it felt like

his health condition had improved, and he was adept