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.

trudged ahead through the icy winds, her frail frame defying the elements. Jasper and

sighed. "She's so stubborn. Being this headstrong will wear her down." He glanced at Jasper, whose face was unreadable. "Lyse carries so much on her shoulders-her family, a massive corporation, and now running after some

punching Jasper's shoulder. "You've only

chest tight. After a moment, he murmured, "Landon, you mentioned an

"Yeah. Why?"

"I need a tube."

...

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

seeping through the window. Its pale, cold glow carved shadows across

began, her voice sharp with frustration, "Remy is out of

She quickly added, "Not only did he hit me... but worse, he dared to pretend he was following your orders! With his combat

this threat, she would have escaped. After that, taking her would

silent in the