Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1872

The frown on Cyrus' forehead became deeper. At the same time, his gaze got colder and colder.

Cyrus asked, "In other words, you're asking me to back out?"

Landon's throat was dry. He was about to answer when Cyrus continued, "Since the time I found out that you were both in love, I positioned myself as a bystander. I was afraid that you'd overthink things, so I even tried to avoid causing trouble. As much as I liked Lauren, I didn't dare to meet with her.

"The chance has always been in your hands, Landon. I don't care if you both parted ways because of yourself or because of your family. Why can't you just give me a chance?"

Cyrus' question was extremely critical, and it hit Landon like a ton of bricks. He gaped in shock.

"You're both not in a relationship anymore. It's completely fine with me as I am pursuing her in a normal way. If you still have feelings for her, you can go ahead and profess to her. We can fight for her fair and square. Feel free to do your best to win her back. I will not interfere.

"But you're coming to me now, asking me to back out and give you the chance? Mr. Landon, that's too demanding of you, isn't it?"

There was a hint of icy unfriendliness in Cyrus' voice. He added, "Your feelings for Lauren are sincere. So are mine. You're willing to give up your life for her. What makes you think that I can't do the same?

"You're saying all these to your love rival just to make yourself feel better. Other than that, those words are all meaningless."

Remorse, self-reproach, discontent—a plethora of emotions tore at Landon's weary soul.

That time, on the top-most floor of the art academy, Cyrus used his polished negotiation skills and deftness to save Lauren from her hostage taker. If not for him, he probably would have lost the love of his life.

"May I meet with Lauren for a bit?" Landon's eyes were red. It was as if he was grasping at straws now. His words were sincere yet humble. "I swear that I won't get in your way. I won't fight with you or snatch her away. Just let me meet with her. Can you?"

"If there's nothing else, I'll be getting back to work."