Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Despite putting on a brave face, Josh had been gripped by fear. His legs went weak. Simon kept his silence under Jonah's
intimidating gaze.
Alyssa found herself moved by Jonah's protectiveness. Knowing Jonah, he was aloof and rarely displayed his emotions. Apart
from family and Sean, he showed no care for almost anyone else.
Hence, she was surprised by his unusual action toward Julien. At the same time, she noticed Julien gazing at Jonah tenderly,
prompting her to muse over their seemingly intimate connection. Why did they look like a couple in her eyes?
Before she could delve further into her thoughts, Simon interjected, "Mr. Jonah, Sean will face assault charges even if we start
anew. According to the law, confirmed assault, supported by a medical expert, carries a three-year sentence. Sean can't escape
his fate."
Simon argued vehemently, displaying a hostility that made it hard to believe he was Sean's older brother. The materialistic and
selfish world had transformed him into a heartless monster.
"Josh Schmidt." Jonah ignored Simon, whom he perceived as the Schmidts' lapdog. He began, "Sean did not lay a finger on
anyone even if he wanted to. I was the one who roughed up David Schmidt, and
I have a video as proof."
He turned to Julien and addressed the latter gently, "Julien, show me the video."
After some hesitation, Julien bit his lower lip and played a video for everyone to see. David's agonizing screams echoed in the
office as the video depicted Jonah beating him into a pulp.

"Pretty solid evidence, don't you think?" Jonah flashed Josh a devilish and frosty smile.
Gabe and Simon nearly blacked out from the shock. Jonah's evidence had shattered their hope of indicting Sean.
"Jonah, how did you..." Covering her mouth in shock, Alyssa rested in Jasper's arms.
Jasper held her trembling shoulders while looking at Jonah with complicated feelings. He understood and appreciated Jonah's
foresight and effort. Jonah had seen this coming and prepared accordingly.
"Mr. Barrett, can we have Sean released now?" Jonah looked at Gabe in amusement.
Gabe stammered, "Uh, well." He stole a glance at Josh.
Jonah pressed on, "I have reported your mistake to Mr. Galini, your superior. He was infuriated when he heard it. I'm afraid this
spells the end of your career."
Gabe's face turned pale. Without hesitation, he rushed out of the office to process Sean's release.
"Josh Schmidt, I know you're a snob. I'm not going to waste more time on you. Xavier!"
"Yes, Mr. Jonah?" Xavier hurried over and stood by Jonah. Alyssa was surprised to learn that Jonah had been utilizing Jasper's
secretary.
Still, she acknowledged Xavier's flexibility. People would have thought he was working in the capacity of the secretary of the KS
Group president.
Jonah shot Xavier a look. Xavier, getting the hint, handed an envelope over to Josh. Opening it, Josh's pupils dilated in shock.

"There's a contract of a Tsulian resort project and a settlement agreement in there," Josh began icily.
He added, "If you agree to settle in private, our family will transfer the project to the Schmidt Group to compensate for your
brother's injuries.
"If you do not agree to settle in private... That's fine, too. I'm bored of serving as the president, and I don't mind spending a year
or two behind bars. My sister could officially take over my role. Striking two birds with one stone, isn't it?
"Anyway, I don't see a reason for you to decline since you're not exactly in a favorable position now."
Josh chose personal gain over his family in the face of Jonah's enticing offer. A chameleon, he signed the settlement without
hesitation and left Gabe's office as though nothing had happened.
Meanwhile, Simon fumed when his efforts went down the drain. Not only did he fail to indict Sean, but he also failed to get back
at the Taylors. In the end, he had only made a joke out of himself.
"Simon, I was right." Alyssa fixed a piercing gaze on Simon's disgusting face. "Evil will never prevail over justice. You'll never win
against us."
"Damn it! It's just sheer luck!" Simon, gritting his teeth, stormed out of the office.
Before he left, Julien suddenly called out to him with a wide grin, "Attorney Lynch!"
Simon halted and snapped, "What?"
"Did you enjoy having your face stuffed with feces that night?"