Can’t Win Me Back

"Got it, Mr. Harper!" Harper Group's subordinates acknowledged before swiftly dispersing.

"I'm going to search for Amber too," Alyssa said, turning to leave.

Jasper caught her arm. "It's freezing. Go wait in the car."

Landon chimed in, "Lyse, listen to Jasper. Just wait in the car. We'll search for Amber."

"No I have to come too!" Alyssa sniffled. The sharp wind stung her face, leaving her nose raw and crimson, her eyes watering until they puffed into tender, swollen crescents. "Amber's in trouble because of me. I was careless-it's all my fault!" "Lyse..." Landon's heart sank at her remorseful expression.

Jasper's gaze softened as he studied Alyssa's pale face. "Her disappearance isn't your fault."

Tears welled in Alyssa's eyes as she shook her head. "Amber means everything to Axel. If anything happens to her, I won't be able to face him. I don't deserve to be his sister. Please, let me come with you."

Jasper and Landon failed to dissuade her. Reluctantly, they agreed.

icy winds, her frail frame defying

shoulders-her family, a massive corporation, and now running after some reckless man." Jasper's expression turned colder. "I never asked her

bastard," Landon scoffed, punching Jasper's shoulder. "You've only gotten worse

kept walking, his chest tight. After a moment, he murmured, "Landon, you mentioned an ointment that worked wonders for Lauren's scars. Do you still

"Yeah. Why?"

"I need a tube."

...

rushed to Seaview Manor to meet Justin. She didn't have time to tend to her

darkness, with only moonlight seeping through the window. Its pale, cold glow carved

her voice sharp with frustration, "Remy is out of

he dared to pretend he was following your orders! With his combat skills, he could easily match

she would have escaped. After that, taking her would have been nearly impossible with heightened security."

in the