Can’t Win Me Back

"Don't be so pessimistic, Jonah," Alyssa said.

Perhaps having just seen Jasper and going through that heart-stopping moment made Alyssa emotional. Tears welled up in her eyes as she continued, "If you truly love someone, you don't need to possess him to find happiness. Isn't it enough to know he's alive, well, and

living freely somewhere in this world?"

"You're right, Lyse." Sorrow filled Jonah's voice as he smiled bitterly. "Julien has already lost and sacrificed too much for my sake. I don't deserve to have such a good man. He'll only find true happiness by leaving me."

...

After Justin took over as CEO of Beckett Group, his first move was to wrest control of the A5 Project bid from Jasper's hands.

Though Jasper had failed as the leader of Beckett Group, as the eldest son, it was only natural for Justin to inherit the position of power.

Justin was aware of lingering opposition within the corporation. Some doubted whether he possessed the decisiveness and singular capability Jasper had demonstrated.

Securing Project A5 would silence those dissenting voices. Even Newton, with all his maneuvering, would no longer pose a threat to Justin's authority.

the chairman's office of Beckett Group, Javier

been dropping steadily these past few days," Javier said, his tone measured. "Some have

approval. "You've never disappointed me, not even as a child. That gives me

lifted the teapot and poured tea for Javier. "You and Grandpa poured your lives into building Beckett Group. I'll protect it at

contemplative. "Still, I have to ask-did you entrust me with this role because of Jasper's downfall, or have

I've watched you grow into the man you are today. How could I not want to

prime, he wasn't dumb. He recognized Justin's

price in flux, and the critical A5 Project looming, Javier couldn't afford to let Justin doubt his support. Placating him was essential to Beckett Group's stability. "Dad, I'm really glad to hear you say

on the door interrupted

permission, Rory entered with an iPad.

tried their best to keep the online comments in control, the three

it!" Javier hurled his cup across the room, shattering it. "We've advertised with them for years, and

isn't any major issue." Justin smiled, sipping his

is this not a major issue? Negative publicity could directly jeopardize our bid for Project A5!" Javier paced, his hands clasped behind his back. "Even though we have no local competitors in Solana City KS Group from Belbanks is also eyeing the project. If we