Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 2378

Justin asked, "Who are you talking about?"

"Amber Altman! It must be her."

Sheryl clenched her teeth in anger. "She was by Jameson's side the entire time. She must have heard things about me.

"On top of that, she went with Jameson to Mosgravia to meet with you on several occasions. Now that I'm back, she must be suspicious of me and tailing me in secret. That previous encounter at the orphanage should have been a warning!"

Justin smiled slightly and did not comment.

The look in Sheryl's eyes turned grim. "Sir, we can no longer spare Amber. I don't care if she suspects me, but if she starts suspecting you and blabs to Alyssa, you would be in trouble!"

A tired expression crossed Justin's face. "I understand why you're worried, but I don't have the energy to waste on these irrelevant people at the moment.

"Don't worry, Sir!" Sheryl lowered herself in front of Justin once again. She picked up his hand and held it tightly. "Leave that bitch to me. No matter what it takes or what it costs, I will ensure your safety and help you reclaim everything that belongs to you."

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The next evening, Cyrus, Alyssa, and Jonah were in the cellar of Heightsnew Villa.

"What did you say? They had a fake prisoner take his place?"

Cyrus raised his brows in shock. He was so surprised that he almost crushed the wine glass in his hand.

"Did they fucking think the surveillance system in Solana City's prison is just for show? Are they trying to bring The Shawshank Redemption to life?"

Alyssa swirled her wine glass while propping her chin up with her other hand. "It sounds more like The Shawshank Exchange to me."

She was about to take a drink when Jonah stepped forward quietly. He covered the rim of her glass with his palm and said, "Lyse, your doctor told you not to consume any alcohol for a month. Have you forgotten?"

Alyssa pouted and grumbled, "Hey, I was just enjoying the mood in the cellar."

"Damn it. They transferred a prisoner out of prison without anyone noticing, and even substituted him with someone else? This is more serious than breaking out of prison. The authorities will be humiliated if word gets out."

Cyrus blew his top. He slammed his hand on the table and jumped to his feet. "I can't sit by and do nothing. I have to report this to the station first thing tomorrow morning!"

The look in Alyssa's eyes turned serious. "Don't! The fact that Zachary was able to get out of prison shows that there are corrupt cops among Solana City's police force. If you report this and make it publicly known, we will lose our lead.

"Then, not only would you fail to arrest Zachary, but we might never uncover Justin's secret scheme. Our entire plan would be ruined if we act hastily.

Jonah's charming face grew solemn as he replaced the wine in Alyssa's hand with warm water. "I agree with Lyse. We will lose everything if we take action now."

Cyrus buried his head in his hands in frustration. He pulled at his hair and sighed.

He was an upright police officer. Yet, all he could do was be patient while watching a criminal roam free. Not being able to arrest him felt more torturous than castration!

Jonah sat down next to Alyssa. "Cyrus, have any of your colleagues been behaving suspiciously recently?"

"My colleagues?"

Alyssa took a gulp of water. With a dull look in her eyes, she said, "Considering the level of authority required, I suspect it's someone in a higher position. They would have to be a police chief, at the very least."

Cyrus was appalled. "Lyse, are you suggesting you're suspicious of Mr. Barrett?"