Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1659

Jasper's languid tone pained Landon. "Jasper, stop sounding so defeated. Chin up, won't you? Sometimes, when I struggle to face the boomers in top leadership as the company president, I mimic what you do.

"You're my role model, and you need to act like one. Who else am I going to learn from?"

To Landon, who lost his father young, Jasper was more than a true friend; he was also an older brother who contributed significantly to Landon's growth.

Jasper managed a smile, his frosty expression softening. Still, Landon's remark failed to lighten up his mood.

Right after Jasper ended the call, everyone else's phones buzzed with notifications in unison.

Sean, who had been out dealing with work matters on Alyssa and Jonah's behalf, hurried back frantically. "Mr. Jonah, I have bad news!"

As the words rolled off his tongue, he turned white and froze on the spot upon noticing the other family members present.

Alyssa, Jasper, and the others had checked the push notifications on their respective phones. The title read, "Shocker! KS Group President Caught in Gay Love Affair: Shocking Photo Proof Inside!"

The next title read, "KS Group President Spotted in Late-Night Rendezvous with Lover!"

Another news article wrote, "Confirmed Gay: Scandalous Snaps Exposed! KS Group President's Steamy Photos Leaked!"

Steeped in guilt, he regretted letting his emotions get the better of him, prompting him to look for Jonah on that fateful night. He regretted confessing his love for Jonah.

Just as he was grappling with all the emotions, Mandy stormed up to him, snapping, "Are you happy now?"

She fixed a penetrating, resentful gaze on Julien's face. "You've finally gotten what you wanted. You've ruined your lover because of your selfishness. What a noble and touching love. Are you happy and satisfied now?"

"Aunt Mandy, I…" Julien's gaze lost its spark as he grappled for a response. Mandy lifted her hand to slap him in the face.

The resounding slap echoed in the corridor, but it landed on Jonah's cheek, not Julien's.