Can’t Win Me Back

Xavier seethed as he took in the insincere smile on Justin's face. Deep down, he was cursing him with every profanity imaginable.

"Whatever makes you happy."

Ignoring Justin's dark gaze, Jasper kept his eyes fixed ahead as he strode past him.

Out of nowhere, Justin chuckled and asked, "Did you really think you had people on your side during the board meeting?"

Jasper halted, his eyes narrowing.

"Grandpa tried his best to shield you, but his health is failing by the day. How much longer do you think an old man can protect you?"

Lowering his gaze, Justin idly adjusted the ruby cufflinks on his sleeves. His voice was casual yet cutting. "And Lyse -after how ruthlessly you discarded her, do you still believe she'll stand by you no matter what? That she'll fight alongside you like before?"

midday sun accentuated the sharp, aloof, and pallid features of Jasper's face as he stood, unyielding, in its glare. His pulse quickened. Finally, he answered, his voice a low rasp. "Regardless of her feelings toward me, I have faith in her judgment. She discerns

that, he walked

his voice, he called out, "Alright then-let's wait and see

parking lot, Justin tugged at his necktie, his;

red wine into a tall wine glass and handed

took it, coughed dryly, and then downed a large gulp as if trying to smother the

sake of

"I know my limits."

glass, his voice turning soft. "Dr. Gillis will be released in two hours,

Eden answered, "That's right."

chin slightly and instructed, "Take me to