Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1397

"What did I tell you before? Never intrude or ask about my personal affairs! Are you challenging me right now? How dare you pity that filthy little brat? Everything I do, I do for my family!" Josh roared.

Clarissa's ears buzzed as her vision swam from being hit.

She quickly changed her tune, saying shakily, "No, I'm not pitying her. I'm just worried about you. It won't bode well to be responsible for someone's death. If the police manage to trace it back to you, it would affect your reputation even if they didn't have direct evidence.

"If that happens, I'm worried Jameson would take advantage and try to sway your position in the company. Plus, you don't need to have someone's blood on your hands just because you're on good terms with David."

Josh calmed down slightly upon hearing this. He sneered. "Do you really think I wouldn't have set a way out for myself? What a stupid concern. I'm only helping David to get on Dad's good side. Can't you see this very obvious relationship between David and me?

"And who says I'll be having Maggie's blood on my hands? I'm clean as a whistle. The police will never trace things back to me even if they tried."

Josh clasped Clarissa's chin and stared at her in a threatening way. "We're husband and wife, Clarissa, so we're on the same boat here. I'm sure you'd keep this a secret for your retired politician of a father and your brother, right?"

Clarissa nodded tearfully.

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For safety's sake, Alyssa and Jasper brought Maggie back to their place in Solana City.

The large, elegant villa and quiet courtyard with its calm lake shocked the young woman to her core. Maggie had thought rich folk would live lavish, extravagant lives.

She never imagined they'd live in such a comforting, inviting place. The setting only served to show how wide a disparity there was between them and Maggie.

"Lyse, did I… Did I scare her?" Jasper froze to the spot, worriedly turning to Alyssa.

"Of course you did. You always look like you're going to eat people alive," Alyssa couldn't help but tease.

Jasper looked at Xavier with a furrowed brow. His gaze was one of seeking confirmation, asking whether his expression was that fierce.

Xavier nodded silently. "Yes, sir. Your facial expression is enough self-defense as it is."

Alyssa went over to Maggie's side and wiped her tears and snot away. She was gentle with Maggie as if she were her own baby sister.

"Cry it out, Maggie. You'll feel better afterward."