Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jonah and Alyssa stared straight at Jasper. Then, they exclaimed simultaneously, "Are you suggesting that Jameson is behind this?" Jameson's nhad now becsynonymous with all manner of nefarious deeds.

In a helpless tone, Jasper said, "I'm sorry. Maybe | am the one who's being too sensitive about this person. No matter what happens with the Schmidts, | am always able to think of how it can be related to him." "There's nothing wrong with what you were thinking, Jasper." Alyssa had a soft look in her eyes. She linked arms with him to give him her support. "Didn't | say so the last time? Jamiper is the cause of everything bad that happens.

"Moreover, | think that your analysis makes a lot of sense. The three Schmidt siblings are boneheads.

The three of them combined would still not be more scheming than Jamiper. Otherwise, they wouldn't have met such terrible ends." Jasper took note of how pink Alyssa's cheeks were. He smiled at her lovingly.

"Jasper's analysis isn't unreasonable." Jonah had a glum look in his eyes.

He continued, "Actually, | have been investigating his background in secret. His businesses in Kontina are extremely dirty. But that's still not the main point. The main point is that he has sufficient power and wealth to manipulate elections. With this kind of capability, he could very well go against the tycoons.

"Furthermore, he used to be a son whom the Schmidts had abandoned. He was not grounded with them, so he and his sickly mother had to depend on one another.

"So someone is definitely pulling the strings for him. That somebody supported him every step of the way until where he is now. He even helped him return to Solana City to seize power.

"Not only that, he is essentially playing dumb at the skate Group. Whenever the obstacles ahead of him collapse, he shows his true colors." Alyssa furrowed her brows and nodded. "That's right. Jameson has far more power than Josh, the president. He has always been feigning ignorance." "Right now, his one and only obstacle is Josh." Jasper's eyes lit up brightly. "Then, in actual fact, it is highly probable that Jameson was the one who obtained those photos." Jonah pursed his lips. He tried to hold back the anger that was surging within him.

"After he got his hands on the photographs, he didn't want to taint his own hands. So, he tried using Josh to reveal the photos instead. In this way, he wouldn't be implicated if anyone looked into it. He could then just watch from the sidelines." Jasper scoffed. Through gritted teeth, he said, "What a way to get someone else to do his dirty work. Such viciousness is typical of him." "He has already removed Josh from his position and made him lose Victor's trust. Josh has already been chased out of the Schmidt Group's headquarters." Alyssa leaned on Jasper. She looked into his eyes and asked, "Couldn't he have just gotten anyone to make the expose? Why did he have to give this opportunity to Josh? "If | were Josh, | would see this as a chance to compete with my rival. | would definitely use that as a bargaining chip to negotiate with Victor. What good could cout of this for Jamiper? Wouldn't he be causing trouble for himself by bringing the dead back to life?" Jasper smiled. In a soft voice, he answered, "You're too nice, Lyse. Perhaps it's because you and your siblings love each other. Your family is a harmonious one too. So, you have been too sheltered. I'm saying that as a good thing." Jonah raised his brows. He felt tickled.

Jasper was indeed blinded by love. Jonah couldn't believe that he had just described Alyssa as someone nice.

Maybe it was true. After all, Alyssa was like an angel when she was being kind. However, whenever she wanted to be savage, she would be no different than a wicked witch.

Jasper should take his tto find out.

"However, you should have heard of the saying that it's a dog-eat-dog world, even in families. Business rivalry and familial strife are like invisible blades. Cut-throat brotherly feuds are commonplace." The expression on Jasper's face was icy. "How could Jameson be satisfied with just removing Josh from his position? What he wants is to eliminate Josh in such a way that he would never have the chance to rise again." "So... You're saying that the incident with Jonah and Jul is just bait?" Alyssa's mind was racing. Everything becclear to her after Jasper's explanation.

Her eyes turned red. "He already knew that we would be able to link that incident with Josh. He thinks that we will definitely not let him go. So, he wants to make use of us to get rid of Josh. In this way, we would be helping to get rid of this last thorn in his side?" Jasper nodded slightly. "You're a smart one, Lyse." "Damn it! That son of bitch!" Alyssa was furious. She bent down to pick up a stone and hurled it at a tree trunk. "Does he think that he's God? Does he think that everyone is within his control and that he can manipulate anyone as he wishes? "Great. That's just great. | shall show him what it's like to be caught in the crossfire! | will make him burn in hell!" Upon hearing that, Jasper and Jonah broke into a smile. The tension in the air eased up a little.

"Lyse, you and Jasper have to get to the bottom of the expose of Dad's sickness. You have to avenge Dad." Jonah went silent for a few moments. A dark look flashed across his face. "But about Julien and |, let's just leave itas itis.

"It's no longer important whether | get my revenge or not. Neither do | care about power or reputation nor what others think about our relationship."