Can’t Win Me Back

In the evening, Xavier drove Jasper to meet with Newton.

Along the way, news broke out that Sheryl had been bailed out. Xavier slammed his fist against the steering wheel. "Damn it! Why is it so hard to get rid of that woman?"

"She is Justin's right hand," Jasper said, eyes shut as he leaned back in his seat. His jaw tightened. "You could even say she knows more about his secrets than anyone. As long as she's useful, Justin won't discard her so easily. This is how he operates."

Xavier shook his head, teeth gritted. "Where the hell did she even come from? When you had me investigate her, I found nothing. Her background was spotless.

"What's in her past that Justin would go so far to keep it hidden? A man like him can have any woman he wants, yet he clings to her-some pretty-faced idiot who only seems to make things harder for him."

Jasper's gaze turned glacial. Xavier's casual remark struck him.

He was right. Justin wasn't short on capable subordinates. So why Sheryl?

Was Sheryl even her real name? If her entire history was fabricated, then her name was too.

Newton off at Crescent Bay, she tied on an apron and prepared

insisted she stay for dinner. She had no appetite but sat

"Grandpa Newton, about today"

took her hands in his. "I've thought it through. If you or Jasper ever need anything, I'll do everything in

smiled, keeping her voice light. "You've done enough. Leave the

heart clenched at the

his eyes downcast. "It was my fault... I was the one

had stopped Justin earlier. Or if I called the cops instead of covering up his crime, maybe things

a minor back then. He'd have served ten

we need to find the root of

"What do you

different from other children? His mental state, for

together as he sank

Newton, Mr. Jasper