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.

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

corporation, and now running after some reckless man." Jasper's expression

a cold-hearted bastard," Landon scoffed, punching Jasper's

walking, his chest tight. After a moment, he murmured, "Landon, you mentioned an ointment that worked wonders for

"Yeah. Why?"

"I need a tube."

...

Manor to meet Justin. She didn't have

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

voice sharp with frustration,

purpose for coming here was clear-toreport on Remy. She quickly added, "Not only did he hit me... but worse, he dared to pretend he was following your

threat, she would have escaped. After that, taking her would have been nearly impossible

in the darkness,