Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 2436

Time was ticking. The press conference was about to begin.

Landon escorted Sebastian out of the manor and into Jasper's car. He glanced at Jasper, who sat in the back seat, his expression calm and composed.

With concern etched on his face, Landon said, "Jasper, let me come with you. I can't feel at ease otherwise."

Jasper met Landon's gaze, firm and aloof. "Don't worry, Landon. You've done enough. It's time for you to step back."

If Landon continued to help, he would only get caught up in the chaos.

Despite his current difficulty in articulating his feelings, Jasper couldn't forget that this was his best friend, the one he'd stood by for more than 20 years.

Landon had endured so much to finally be happy with Lauren, and Jasper wasn't about to be the one to disrupt that hard-earned happiness.

Understanding Jasper's stubbornness, Landon turned to Xavier. "Call me immediately if anything happens."

"Don't worry, Mr. Harper," Xavier reassured.

With that, Sebastian climbed into the back seat beside Jasper while a few of Jasper's trusted subordinates followed in another car. The two vehicles sped off, one after the other.

Landon remained standing, unease gnawing at him as he watched them drive away.

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The luxury cars sped toward Berenike Hotel.

"Mr. Beckett, w-will I end up dying?" Sebastian asked, his voice trembling.

Expressionlessly, Jasper asked, "Why do you ask?"

"I chose your side, which means I've offended Mr. Justin. He sent men to kill me before. Will I survive?"

Sebastian buried his face in his hands, despair evident in his posture.

Though Jasper's face betrayed no emotion, he didn't want Sebastian to die.

"Don't worry—"

Just as he spoke, a deafening crash echoed from behind their car.

Xavier jerked in fright, immediately glancing at the rearview mirror.

Jasper's gaze hardened as he turned around, holding his breath.

A truck had collided with the car following them, flipping it over and slamming it into the sidewalk. The force shattered the windows of nearby shops.

"Shit. Karma's come for me!" Sebastian exclaimed, covering his head.

This was Xavier's first time witnessing such a scene. His face drained of color as panic set in. "M-Mr. Beckett, what should we do?"

"Floor it! Keep going, and don't stop!" Jasper ordered, his voice tense.

"M-Mr. Beckett, what should we do now?"

The panic took hold of Xavier, and before he could stop himself, his hometown accent surfaced, thickening his words.

With a fiery determination, Jasper commanded, "Don't stop. Drive straight into them!"

Without firearms, the attackers could only rely on other weapons.

Clenching his teeth, Xavier steeled himself and put the pedal to the metal, charging toward the vehicle ahead.

Suddenly, the Maybach lurched, its tires screeching as it made a 180-degree turn, crashing into a building on the right. They nearly flipped over.

"Damn it. Our tires are punctured!" Xavier yelled.

Just then, Jasper noticed a glint ahead. Realizing the danger, he shouted, "Xavier, get down!"

He shoved Sebastian's head down, then lowered himself as well.

A sharp whoosh filled the air.

A steel-tipped arrow shot toward them, smashing through the windshield and embedding itself in the driver's seat.

It was a close call. If Jasper hadn't warned Xavier in time, the arrow would have struck him directly in the head.