Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 2518

Jasper noticed the subtle physical changes within himself. Nevertheless, this was not the time to dwell on them. A calm, restrained expression returned to his face.

"It's time to put Beckett Group's newly developed drone to use.

"Send someone to operate it, activate the signal jammers, and head to Domere Mountain immediately. I want a preliminary scout of the area to get a general idea of where that secret base is located.

"The new drone is not only compact, but it also runs on the most recently developed top-tier chips, giving it the best search capabilities currently available on the market. If we can pinpoint the base's exact location, it will make things much easier when we assist Remy in rescuing Amber the day after tomorrow."

"Got it, Mr. Beckett. I'll make the arrangements shortly."

Xavier glanced toward the hospital ward, concern filling his eyes. "How is Ms. Alyssa doing, Mr. Beckett?"

"She's… fine," Jasper replied, briefly pressing his slightly swollen lips together.

Xavier picked up on the lingering, suggestive air about Jasper, and his heart filled with quiet glee. Even so, he kept a serious expression as he continued, "Mr. Beckett, you rushed to the hospital the moment you heard something had happened to ma'am.

"You can be honest with me. It's obvious that you care about her. She's the one you care about most!"

All of a sudden, a grim look surfaced in Jasper's eyes as he said in a low voice, "I now know why she did what she did."

Confused, Xavier asked, "What do you mean, Mr. Beckett?"

"Her motive for approaching Justin."

Jasper shut his reddened eyes briefly, forcing down the emotions that were threatening to burst out of him. The veins at his temples throbbed as he continued, "Because I understand what she's thinking.

"That means that I can no longer act willfully or continue getting close to her."

Utterly disappointed, Xavier asked, "Why not?"

"To Justin, I am a thorn in his side—someone he has always wanted to eliminate. The only reason he hasn't acted against me is that the timing isn't right. He's been waiting for the perfect opportunity."

Jasper lowered his gaze, suppressing his rising emotions. "If he finds out that I approached her, he will stop at nothing to strike me in the most ruthless way possible. I'm not afraid of dying, nor am I afraid of getting into trouble. I'm only afraid that…"

A sharp pain pierced his chest, leaving him unable to finish his sentence.

He was afraid that Alyssa would be implicated because of him, that all her efforts and carefully laid plans would go to waste.

She had worked so hard to get close to Justin in order to gain his trust. Jasper did not want to become a variable in her entire scheme.

Xavier finally understood and sighed helplessly. Still, he pressed on. "If—and I mean if—none of these obstacles existed, do you truly love ma'am? Look deep within yourself, Mr. Beckett. Do you want to grow old with her?"

With his back to Xavier, Jasper slowly slouched. An inexplicable air of dejection and desolation clung to him.

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