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.

kidnapped Ms. Alyssa and took her to an island. Some say it was due to his unrequited love, while others claim he was desperate

reporters murmured among

Becketts tried to keep it quiet, but in this day and age, nothing stays a secret forever. Many of us

that's the case, then what Dr.

of her captivity on the island resurfaced. She had been unconscious when Jasper arrived

but she knew one

know if she would ever have the chance to

from his pocket. His gaze was unwavering as he presented it to the

Mr. Jasper's earliest brain scan and blood test results. These documents were issued by Solana City's most reputable medical center, and I personally signed off

reports are legally recognized by the authorities. They are the only copies, eliminating any possibility

a potent drug, Mr. Jasper suffered brain damage, and many of his bodily functions were severely impaired. I conducted a blood test at the time, and the results match

remain in his system, proving just

The crowd gasped.

my goodness! How

directly involved in the rescue, Interpol's Kontinian team and armed forces participated in Jameson's arrest when they rescued Ms. Alyssa and Mr.

time."

words were firm and resolute.

settled on Justin's

had always believed that with enough cunning, he could control the world. But this