Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 187

Betty asked, "What plan do you have in mind?"

Liana glanced around the surroundings, making sure there was no one else nor any security cameras before pulling out a vial from her purse.

"What's that?" Betty asked.

Liana grinned with evil glee. "Something that, once consumed, will unleash irresistible impulses in every individual. It's particularly effective for cheap whores like Alice White."

"What?" Betty shrieked but was quickly silenced with a hand on her mouth.

"Shh! Be quiet!"

"Y-You wanna drug Alice? During tonight's celebration?"

Liana whispered deviously, "If we can get Alice to sleep with Jonah tonight right when the celebration is going on, imagine the impact on her!

"Then, Alice's carefully built reputation would crumble apart in front of the masses, angering and disgusting both Jasper and her grandfather. Even the Taylor family wouldn't want anything to do with her anymore.

"Plus, you hate how close she is with Mr. Harper, don't you? Do you think he would still want to be involved with Alice once news of her being a whore goes out?"

Betty gaped at Liana in shock. It was true that she despised Alyssa and had thought of confronting her from time to time, but never to drag her down in such a backward way!

"If someone finds out about this, we're doomed!"

"No one will know. There are so many people here tonight. Plus, even if they did, they wouldn't have any evidence that it was us. If you're scared, send someone to do it in your stead.

"Pour a bit of this in Jonah Taylor's glass, and I'll do Alice's. We'll do it sneakily and separately. That way, no one will be able to trace it back to us," Liana said.

For good measure, she then added, "You also saw how Mr. Harper only had eyes for Alice tonight. He barely looks at you and doesn't even talk to you."

Betty's heart tugged painfully as shame and embarrassment clouded her chest.

"If you don't remove Alice from this equation, you'll never get your chance with Mr. Harper. You'll end up being made a fool. So think carefully about what you want to do next!" Liana urged Betty on, using Sophia's words to her advantage.

Finally, Betty nodded, her eyes determined.

Outside, the guests were still enthralled with the aria performance. Landon hadn't been able to take his eyes away from Alyssa, who looked beautiful onstage.

Jasper was also staring at her familiar yet distant face. Everything he had consumed turned to acid and tar in his throat.

"No wonder men have suffered years of agony all for her.

Beauty, terrible beauty!" Jonah said lightly, sighing under his breath.

Just then, a wave of gasps swept across the crowd of guests. Alyssa opened her eyes out of curiosity.

What she saw made her freeze up right on the spot.

Winston Taylor was walking into the garden, accompanied by his secretary and several armed guards. He had a regal air about him that made the guests step out of his way almost instantly. "Is-Is that KS Group's president, Winston Taylor?"

Is he here for the birthday celebration? My goodness! He's a living legend!"

"Does this mean the Taylor and Beckett family are finally ending their cold war? If word gets out, this news will make the headlines!"

The crowd gaped and gossiped in sheer amazement.

Alyssa's voice wavered just the slightest as her heart pounded against her chest.

Why was Winston here?

Was he here for Newton's birthday?

Who on Earth managed to convince him to make the trip?