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.

asked, "Why do

chose your side, which means I've offended Mr. Justin.

his hands, despair

emotion, he didn't want Sebastian

"Don't worry."

as he spoke, a deafening

fright, immediately glancing at the

as he turned around,

following them, flipping it over and slamming it into the sidewalk.

come for me!" Sebastian

scene. His face drained of color as panic set in. "M-Mr. Beckett, what should we

and don't stop!" Jasper ordered,

abandon his subordinates, but stopping now would only

Maybach surged forward, its

from behind, tailing them

"Xavier, watch out!"

eyes widened in

them, Xavier didn't see the massive truck speeding toward them from the front. The

head-on, they

the left, sending the Maybach careening into a narrow alley. A thunderous

the tailing vehicle collide, creating a chaotic scene that could

"When I have kids, I'll tell them how amazing I was. This

smug, Mr. Hall. We'd be in their place if it weren't for