Can't Win Me Back



The reporter pressed on, "Recently, Ms. Gillis and Mr. Beckett have been frequently spotted together in public. Rumor has it she's his new lover! You and Mr. Beckett just broke up, and now he's with someone else. Were they involved before?"

Alyssa silently clenched her fingers into fists. Suddenly, a chill overcame her like a cold-blooded snake slithering up from her calf.

She forced herself to maintain her composure. With a sharp gaze, she stared at the reporter who threw those questions out.

Intimidated by that stare, that reporter shrunk back into the crowd.

"I will say this one last time. Mr. Beckett and I had an amicable breakup. It had nothing to do with anyone else. Jasper and I have been together for many years.

"Even though we have broken up, I will continue to defend his reputation as a friend. I am not going to allow anyone to slander or damage his reputation. Having been together for so many years, no one knows how good of a person he is better than I do...

As Alyssa spoke, her eyes turned red. She choked back on her tears as she broke into a bright smile. "So, from now on, I will sue all those who spread rumors about Mr. Beckett!"

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The one who spoke up thoughtlessly earlier started trembling.

Alyssa took a few deep breaths. She marched forward, wanting to leave this place as quickly as possible.

However, too many people were surrounding her, making it difficult for her to walk forward. She even felt like the air around her was wearing thin.

Right at this moment, a deep and husky voice sounded through the crowd. "Everyone, please excuse me."

When the crowd turned toward the speaker, they were all floored.

Alyssa looked in the direction of the voice too. Instinctively, she widened her eyes.

Under the radiant light, Justin was on his feet, looking elegant and gentle in his suit. He parted the crowd and walked straight toward Alyssa.

Jasper happened to rush to the scene just then. He saw that Justin had gotten out of his wheelchair and looked absolutely healthy as he walked stately toward Alyssa.

The people around them gazed at the extremely matching pair with awe.

Upon noticing that, Jasper's eyes reddened. An inexplicable feeling surged within his chest, filling him with agitation, uneasiness, and an urge...

He stumbled. He quickly put his shaking hands against the wall to help himself find his balance.

"That is such a handsome man. He's got such confidence! Who is he?"

"He has shown up once. He's Mr. Jasper's half-brother, the oldest son in the Beckett family!"

"Oh! No wonder... He looks somewhat like Mr. Jasper!"

"Because of his physical health, he had to recuperate overseas throughout the year. If not for that, why would Beckett Group's management rights end up in the hands of the second scion?

"Wealthy and reputable families like theirs are very particular about seniority in the family. If not for any extenuating circumstances, they will mostly choose the oldest scion to be their heir."

"He isn't doing well physically? He looks as sharp as ever, though."

"Oh? Yeah... How mysterious."

Wide-eyed, Alyssa watched as Justin walked before her with a bright smile on his face. Yet, knowing the truth- that this seemingly composed man had a dark, murderous past-caused a pang of fear in her chest. She bit her lip and took a small step back.

Justin studied that pale expression on her face. Without saying a word, the look in his eyes dimmed.

Although he and Jasper were brothers, their personalities were vastly different.

Jasper was extremely intelligent yet emotionally undeveloped. He would never have understood women if not for meeting Alyssa.

Justin, on the other hand, was the complete opposite. He was born with astonishing observation skills and a heightened sense of sensitivity.

Justin, on the other hand, was astoundingly perceptive and deeply empathetic. His keen senses allowed him to read emotions and intentions easily, even through the smallest gestures. Looking at Alyssa, he saw the fear that lingered within her toward him.