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.

took her to an island. Some say it was due to his unrequited love, while others claim he was desperate and used her as leverage for his freedom. Either way, it

murmured among

the ER. The Becketts tried to keep it quiet,

case, then what Dr. Lovelace

closed her reddened eyes momentarily. The harrowing memories of her captivity on the island resurfaced.

idea how he struck a deal with the devil, but she

the chance

out an examination report from his pocket. His

issued by Solana City's most reputable medical center, and I

their authenticity, and these reports are legally recognized by the authorities. They are the only copies, eliminating any possibility of

of 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

of narcotics remain in his system, proving just how pure

The crowd gasped.

my goodness!

in the rescue, Interpol's Kontinian team and armed forces participated in Jameson's arrest when they rescued Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Jasper. They can testify to Mr. Jasper's

time."

firm and resolute. No one

expression settled on Justin's face as he stood on

manipulation... He had always believed that with enough cunning, he could