Can’t Win Me Back

The once lively and fashion-loving Julien now seemed like a star that had lost its light. The radiance that once defined him had vanished. Julien walked past Jonah without stopping.

The short distance between them gave Jonah a painfully clear view of the cross-shaped scar on Julien's cheek.

His heart wrenched, the pain so intense that his vision blurred. He staggered.

"Jonah, are you alright?"

Fortunately, Landon was beside him and caught him just in time.

Staring at Julien's slim figure, Jonah parted his dry lips, but no words came out.

Bitterness filled the back of his throat, and his longing for Julien sent sharp, stabbing pains through his body.

Julien stopped beside Jasper, offering him a small smile and a nod as a greeting.

Then, his gaze turned fierce as he locked eyes with Justin's hypocritical expression.

"My name is Julien Lovelace. I was once Mr. Jasper's primary physician. Approximately six months ago, Mr. Jasper made a deal with Jameson to rescue Ms. Alyssa when she was being held captive on an island.

"The deal was simple-Mr. Jasper had to consume poison in exchange for Ms. Alyssa's safe return to her family." The revelation sent shockwaves through the crowd.

it was due to his unrequited love, while others claim he was desperate and used her as leverage for his freedom.

reporters murmured

it quiet, but in this day and age, nothing stays a secret forever. Many of us have heard whispers about

what Dr. Lovelace

harrowing memories of her captivity on the island resurfaced.

a deal with the devil, but she

have the chance to give him her

report from his pocket. His gaze was unwavering as

earliest brain scan and blood test results. These documents were issued by Solana

these reports are legally recognized by the

Mr. Jasper suffered brain damage, and many of his bodily functions were severely impaired.

system, proving just

The crowd gasped.

goodness! How

wasn't directly involved in the rescue, Interpol's Kontinian team and armed forces participated in Jameson's arrest when they rescued Ms. Alyssa and

time."

and resolute. No one could

on Justin's face

had always believed that with enough cunning, he could