Can’t Win Me Back

Time was ticking. The press conference was about to begin.

Landon escorted Sebastian out of the manor and into Jasper's car. He glanced at Jasper, who sat in the back seat, his expression calm and composed.

With concern etched on his face, Landon said, "Jasper, let me come with you. I can't feel at ease otherwise."

Jasper met Landon's gaze, firm and aloof. "Don't worry, Landon. You've done enough. It's time for you to step back."

If Landon continued to help, he would only get caught up in the chaos.

Despite his current difficulty in articulating his feelings, Jasper couldn't forget that this was his best friend, the one he'd stood by for more than 20 years.

Landon had endured so much to finally be happy with Lauren, and Jasper wasn't about to be the one to disrupt that hard-earned happiness.

Understanding Jasper's stubbornness, Landon turned to Xavier. "Call me immediately if anything happens."

"Don't worry, Mr. Harper," Xavier reassured.

With that, Sebastian climbed into the back seat beside Jasper while a few of Jasper's trusted subordinates followed in another car. The two vehicles sped off, one after the other.

Landon remained standing, unease gnawing at him as he watched them drive away.

The luxury cars sped toward Berenike Hotel.

"Mr. Beckett, w will I end up dying?" Sebastian asked, his voice trembling.

"Why do you

Justin. He sent men to

buried his face in his hands, despair evident in his

Jasper's face betrayed no emotion, he didn't want

"Don't worry."

he spoke, a deafening crash echoed

immediately glancing at the rearview

as he turned around, holding

had collided with the car following them, flipping it over and slamming it into the sidewalk. The

for me!" Sebastian

a scene. His face drained of color as panic set

Keep going, and don't stop!" Jasper ordered,

that he wanted to abandon his subordinates, but stopping now would only make things

surged forward, its

appeared from behind,

"Xavier, watch out!"

eyes widened

them, Xavier didn't see the massive

head-on, they

the Maybach careening into a narrow alley.

creating a chaotic scene that could have

sweat but feeling a sense of relief. "When I have kids, I'll tell them how amazing I was.

Mr. Hall. We'd be in their place