Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Landon's suit was drenched in sweat. The color drained from his face when he heard Lauren's cruel words. How could she advise him to let go of the
unforgettable memories with such ease?
At that moment, they heard a jarring honking sound. Heart sinking, Lauren turned around and found a vehicle's high beam in her face.
Rory got out of the car and politely opened the car door for Javier, who was clad in leisure wear. Javier got out of the car as well, seemingly woken up from his sleep.
"Lauren, what did you promise me?" Standing in the lights, Javier said sternly, "Didn't you promise me never to meet anyone from the Harper family? Why are you giving me trouble? Are you going to follow in Jasper's footsteps as well? Is Jasper a bad influence on you?"
Jasper was Lauren's Achilles' heel. She was instantly reminded of Javier's conversation with him that night.
"Dad, please don't blame this on Jasper. Life's been difficult for him over the years. He's sacrificed too much for his work, so please do not blame him."
"I dislike people who don't listen to me, and Jasper is the prime example. I have been keeping it to myself because I needed him to manage the company for me. That's how I turned him into an arrogant and disrespectful brat!
"Now that Justin is recovering, he will return to Solana City once his health markers have stabilized. I could replace Jasper with Justin in managing the company. Without Jasper around to anger me, I might even live a few years longer."
"Dad, don't replace Jasper. Please!"
"I will reconsider keeping Jasper around if you listen to me and agree to the marriage with Freddy Hodgson."
"Lauren, come to Dad." Javier extended an arm to his daughter with a flat expression. Lauren lowered her gaze and dragged herself toward him.
"Lauren Beckett, come back!" Eyes ablaze with anger, Landon yelled at her, but she did not turn around at all.
"Mr. Landon, don't you find it degrading and shameful to travel all the way here and play the victim in the middle of the night?" Javier hugged Lauren with a disdainful look toward Landon. "Lauren is now the fiancée of another man. Your short-lived secret relationship has come to an end.
"If you truly care about Lauren, do not show up in front of her again. She's been ruined by your family. Are you trying to make her suffer more by pestering her?"
Trembling, Landon stumbled a few steps backward. He watched as the entourage marched away, each step weighing on his heart.
Filled with helplessness, he had never once felt so close to losing Lauren than at that moment.
Jasper accompanied Alyssa to spend a night at Heightsnew Villa. During intimacy that night, Alyssa looked distracted because her mind was on Lauren's marriage to Freddy.
Fortunately, Jasper knew what would turn her on. He nibbled and kissed her while sending jolts of electricity through her body by caressing her skin with his calloused hands. Over and over, he forcefully thrust into her, sending her climaxing and spiraling into desire.
When they were done, Alyssa curled up in Jasper's arms and drifted to sleep. Jasper always seemed to have endless energy in bed. They were sexually compatible, and she was hopelessly addicted to him like a drug.
It was the weekend the next day. By afternoon, Alyssa finally tidied up and went to the living room with Jasper. There, she spotted Cyrus' familiar jacket draped on the couch.
Clark, the butler, happened to pass them. She stopped him, asking, "Is Cyrus home?"
"Yes, Ms. Alyssa. Mr. Cyrus is home. He's chatting with Madam Mandy in the guest room."
Alyssa and Jasper exchanged looks. Then, they held hands and wandered toward the guest room.
Right after they stepped into the room, they overheard Cyrus' voice coming from behind the partition screen. Cyrus, sounding indignant, lamented, "I shouldn't have given up had I known this. I'd rather be the one marrying her than watch her marry someone like Freddy Hodgson!"