Can’t Win Me Back

Nonetheless, night had fallen by the time Justin arrived at Seaview Manor.

On his way there, he worked on two things. First, he secured the top legal team to get Sheryl out on bail as quickly as possible. Second, he tried reaching Remy-unsuccessfully.

He had never lost contact with Remy before.

Justin's face was as dark as the night itself.

The moment he stepped inside Seaview Manor, Rory approached with a solemn expression. He gave a slight bow before speaking. "Mr. Justin, what took you so long? Mr. Javier has been waiting."

"I was occupied," Justin replied coolly. Then, as if it were an ordinary evening, he allowed a faint smile. "Where's Jasper? Is he back here yet?"

A conflicted look came across Rory's face. "Things between you and Mr. Jasper have soured. I doubt he'll want to see you anytime soon-or show up here."

that so?

his eyes. His gaze lingered on Rory, sharp and bottomless. "So, he'd rather believe what he sees and the rumors floating around than trust his

left Rory visibly uncomfortable, but he said nothing. He simply led Justin to the study, quietly

didn't wait for formalities. "Justin! How did

front of

you really bribe a doctor to give false testimony and smear Jasper's name just to strip him of the presidency? Do you realize

if Javier's fury was nothing more than background noise. "Calm down, Dad. They're just

drug addict. How could I turn a blind eye and remain indifferent? I'm human, Justin!" Justin's nonchalance ignited Javier's fury, causing his cheek muscles to twitch uncontrollably. It wasn't simply the indifference in the face of such a serious matter. It was the chilling reminder of his younger self, the same detached mask he wore at Seaview Manor

me, Dad," Justin said evenly. "I didn't frame

himself tea with an air of practiced ease as if the walls weren't crumbling

from the Lovelace family. It's

knew, deep down, that Jasper was far more capable. He'd only