Can't Win Me Back

Alyssa comforted Colene before turning her gaze toward Landon. "Landon, why did you suddenly come here?"

"Jasper notified me, of course," Landon replied with a gentle smile.

"He couldn't come himself and was worried about you and Madam Colene, so he asked me to come over. After all, people in the underworld still have a little respect for the Harper family." Colene, being her optimistic self, couldn't resist teasing, "Oh, Mr. Landon, don't be modest. Compared to your influence, I'm really nothing."

"What influence do I have? It's all my grandpa's lingering influence." Landon chuckled wryly.

Alyssa asked with concern, "How is Lauren? Is she okay?"

Landon's eyes turned gentle at once. "She's gained some weight from my feeding, but she's doing well."

"Has she... started speaking?"

Landon's long lashes fluttered as he shook his head. "After we finish the wedding, I plan to take her on a trip around the world. We'll see a doctor along the way."

"That sounds good." Alyssa smiled. "Maybe during one of her trips, she'll be deeply impressed by the beautiful scenery and start speaking."

"I hope so." Landon's eyes sparkled with hope.

As the group entered Ivory Group's underground parking lot, a familiar Maybach pulled up not far away and stopped in front of them.

"Lyse!"

Even before Xavier opened the door, Jasper had swiftly gotten out of the car and embraced Alyssa. "Sorry for being late."

"You're just in time. We just came out." Alyssa stood on tiptoe as she rubbed her cheek against Jasper's jawline intimately. "How was it? Is Mr. Waters alright?"

"As you expected, Jameson went to see Mr. Waters. He wanted to acquire the Ivory. I stopped him." Jasper's tone was casual, showing no sense of pride in what he had done. "Thank you so much, Jasper." Colene was moved to the point of choking up.

Jasper smiled. "We're a family. It's what I should do."

"Now that the crisis is resolved, I'll go back to accompany Lauren."

Landon was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something and looked at Colene. "Madam Colene, should I send someone to handle that troublemaker's business?" Colene shook her head. "Forget it. Let him be. He's all bark and no bite. He can't stir up any trouble."

Then Landon and Colene each got into their cars and left.

As soon as Alyssa got into the car, Jasper pulled her onto his lap and embraced her tightly. Their lips met in a passionate kiss as they eagerly entwined with each other. S

Only when they kissed with such fervor that Jasper's eyes turned red with passion and Alyssa's head spun did they reluctantly separate.

"We've won the first battle. Want to celebrate?" Jasper's gentle and hoarse voice teased her ears.

"Um... I'm a little hungry."

Alyssa sat in his arms with her arms around his neck. She effortlessly transitioned from a commanding presence to a soft, tender woman.

"Is that old lady's hotdog store still open? We haven't been there in a long time. I'm craving it."

Jasper smiled and pecked her lip gently. "Alright, let's go."

With that, the Maybach sped away.

Not far away, Jonah and Julien stood there, witnessing everything.

"I told you you were nervous for nothing." Julien squinted his eyes and poked Jonah's cheek with his fingertip. "With Mr. Beckett protecting her, who dares to bully her? Who can bully her?" This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

"Yes, you're right about everything, darling."

Jonah wrapped his arms around Julien's waist and touched his nose with his. "From now on, I'll focus on protecting you. It's time for me to step down from being Lyse's brother."