Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Bad news spread like wildfire. News of Dominic being kicked out of the board of directors and fired due to misappropriation of company funds spread through the company in no time. It was certainly a cathartic event.

Dominic's abuse of power was a known secret within the company for many years. Therefore, everyone was glad to see Alyssa purging individuals like Dominic right after she was appointed the company president.

Dominic went hin despair. Upon stepping into the house, he flung his coat at the maid in anger. Taken aback by his action, the maid failed to catch the coat in time. The coat fell onto the floor. However, such an insignificant event triggered Dominic, who went up and kicked the maid, causing her to wince in pain on the floor and struggle to get up.

He growled, "Useless thing! Get lost!" At that moment, Renee rushed over with a worried look. "Dad, is it true that you're sacked?" Even Renee, who only cared about shopping and getting beauty enhancements, had heard the news. This went to show the gravity of the situation. It must have traveled through the Belbanks business circles.

Jumping in anger, Dominic swept everything off the coffee table. He had planned to teach Alyssa a lesson at the board of directors meeting since Winston and Jonah weren't around. He had never expected to be humiliated and utterly defeated by Alyssa instead.

"Of course it's true! You heard about it, didn't you?" His lips twitched in fury.

"What do | do, now that you're sacked from KS Group?" Worried sick, Renee grabbed his arm and swung it. "How could | show my face in the socialite circle from now on? The rich guys and girls are snobby.

"They won't want to hang out withif they learn that you've been kicked out of KS Group. How am | supposed to find a rich husband?" Dominic was plagued by worries at the thought of Renee's marriage prospects. His failure was directly tied to her future marriage. He snapped, "Well, this is all thanks to that bitch Alyssa Taylor! She's acting like the king when there's no reigning monarch around!" "Dad, will you beg Uncle Winston for mercy? You're his only brother, and he dotes on you. Ask him for help, and he might—" "No!" Dominic waved and shrugged her hand off his arm. "Alyssa knew it waswho leaked the footage of Winston's relapse.

She probably has not told Winston about it, or it will be chaos out there by now.

"If 1 beg Winston for help, Alyssa will surely tell him the truth. Winston is a decent guy with one flaw— he has a massive ego. He might cut ties withif he learns that | was the reason for his public humiliation. | can't count on Winston anymore!" Looking bewildered, Renee remarked, "So... Are you saying that she's threatening you with the information about the footage? Did she foresee you asking Uncle Winston for help? Woah, what a cunning bitch!" Dominic sank into deep thoughts with a malicious gleam in his eyes. Deep inside, he knew that Winston did not protect him out of sibling affection. Winston had only spared him tafter time, given that he had saved the life of Jennifer.

Jennifer, Winston's lovely wife, who had passed away 20 years ago, was the reason Winston had protected Dominic for 20 years.

However, Dominic could not depend on Winston anymore now that Alyssa was in power. He needed to figure out another way of defending himself.

"Ah—Mr. Dominic, | have bad news!" Dominic's secretary screamed as he stumbled into the house. "Just now, the tax authorities have raided two hotels under your nand five salons under Ms. Renee's name!" Dominic and Renee turned white in shock. "What?" "Initial estimates showed that you would have to repay 20 million dollars in tax evasion for the two hotels. We haven't calculated the amount in tax evasion by the five beauty salons, but if we do the math, we are looking at 40 to 50 million dollars to be repaid for tax evasion.

"By the way, | received a call from Mr. Bates on the way here. He said he called you a few times, but you didn't pick up. He wantedto pass a message to you—he'd like you to reimburse him for every single cent of his investment loss in your hotel business, or he won't let this slide.” Upon hearing that, Renee collapsed on the couch with a vacant expression. Similarly, Dominic nearly fainted from the emotional turmoil, which also brought him acute chest pains.

"Alyssa Taylor, how dare you stabin the back? We're sworn enemies now!" Jameson hurried back to The Millennium at lightning speed. After all, he couldn't afford to keep Sir's man waiting, even if the man was a mere subordinate.

Amber greeted him upon his arrival. He asked coldly, "Is he here?" "Yes. He's waiting in the lounge." "Is he easygoing?" Frowning, she replied, "He doesn't speak much. And he's quite weird." "Weird?" "You'll know when you see him." Jameson walked over to the lounge. She held the door open for him. Before entering, he said to her, "Wait at the door." He disappeared into the lounge as Amber's expression froze. Curling her fingers, she slowly realized his growing suspicion toward her.

If she did not get rid of Axel, she would soon be kept out of Jameson's inner circle. She could picture the fate that awaited her if that happened.

Seated in the expansive lounge was a tall, striking man clad in a black leather jacket layered over a black hoodie. He was drinking vodka shots alone.

The man looked stoic and unapproachable. He effortlessly consumed one shot after another as though the highly concentrated vodka was water.

Jameson collected himself and went up to the man with a smile. "You must have been tired after the traveling.”

The man ignored him and continued taking the shots. Jameson was irked by his insolence but remained patient and friendly, given that the man was sent by Sir. "May | know your name? The man introduced himself in a detached and raspy voice, "I'm Remy Lexington."

" I'm Jameson Schmidt. I oversee Sir's businesses in Kontina and Solana City . Nice to meet you " Jameson reached out for a handshake just as Remy glanced up. The dim lighting and Remy's fringe had obstructed Jameson's view of his face until that moment.

When Remy looked up, Jameson finally managed to take a good look at the man. Remy Lexington had straight brows and chiseled features, with deep, intimidating eyes that bore a weathered look. Jameson was stunned at Remy's attractive features. Remy suddenly questioned with an icy edge in his tone, "And who is it that you want to kill?"