Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1352

"Did you just learn about it? How could you date me without knowing anything about my family? Hm?" Alyssa playfully flicked Jasper on the forehead and remarked, "All of my stepmothers hail from pretty unusual families."

Jasper flashed her a wry smile. He turned numb upon learning about Alyssa's family background. Never would he have associated Colene with the Ivory Gang leader.

"Lyse, you can't blame him. Marc has never exposed Colene's identity to anyone aside from a few confidantes and the gang members," Jonah interjected.

He addressed Jasper in a much friendlier manner because he was in a great mood after dealing with Simon Lynch. "The underworld is dangerous. He had to do so to protect his only daughter."

Jasper smiled, feeling touched by Jonah's amicability. Jonah might appear cold and distant on the outside, but he was warm inside, just like Jasper.

"Yeah, that's right. Marc detested Winston for marrying her precious daughter and even threatened to cut ties with Colene over the marriage, but I know that, deep down, he cares for Colene a lot." Alyssa nodded knowingly.

Then, she sighed with a tinge of regret. "I heard that the texture of feces is similar to that of a sweet potato. Too bad Simon Lynch had left, or I would have confirmed with him. I'm pretty curious about it, though!"

Jasper, Jonah, and Julien were left speechless at her words.

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Although dawn had not arrived, Sean was wide awake. He had experienced a rollercoaster of feelings the night before.

Before Alyssa's arrival, he had been labeled as a helpless suspect. But now, Gabe Barrett had released him with an ingratiating smile and kind words while inviting him to leave the cell.

"So, may I humbly ask that you put in a good word with Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett when you're home? I would serve them loyally if they ever need my assistance."

With a tense jaw, Sean cast a piercing glance at Gabe's cunning face. It boggled him to think that Gabe was a police chief. It seemed that the Solana City citizens were subjected to the rule of corrupt officials.

"There's no need for that. As her secretary, I can reply to you right away." He stared coldly at Gabe. "You're a greedy prick who abuses his power. You deserve to rot together with the Schmidts. Thinking of ingratiating yourself with Ms. Alyssa? You're delusional."

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Before Sean left the detention center, he freshened up in the restroom. He wanted to look presentable for Alyssa because he didn't want to upset her.