Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1451

Amidst the chaos, a profound sense of worry and fear emerged, intensifying the turmoil reflected in Javier's twitching eye.

"I-I don't know what Mr. Jasper meant." Rory's forehead glistened with beads of sweat. Trapped between the devil and the deep sea, he felt the looming threat of trouble for anything he might utter.

"D-Didn't you say that someone might have been behind Anne's death? Jasper said Sophia was behind it. Does he even have proof? Does he?"

"I-I think you should clarify with Mr. Jasper. I don't know anything about it…"

Javier released his tightly clenched hand, feeling a sudden weight on his shoulders. Slouching, he struggled to catch his breath, his earlier confidence replaced by uncertainty.

He had accepted and tolerated so much. Sophia had crossed a line.

He was utterly disgusted by Sophia. Yet, to protect the Beckett Group and his reputation as president, he repeatedly swallowed his pride and looked the other way.

However, he was unable to accept one thing—Sophia was behind Anne's murder.

He found himself resorting to self-numbing and brainwashing.

He tried to convince himself that Jasper's words were fueled by anger, a deliberate strategy to inflict suffering and guilt upon him. He believed that Jasper aimed to provoke disgust and trouble within him.

Rory noticed how much pain Javier was in. He cautiously asked, "Mr. Javier, do you want me to…"

"No! Don't do anything!"

Shaking with terror, Javier firmly grabbed Rory's arm, his eyes wide with fear. "The trial is about to happen. You have a lot of other things to do. Don't get distracted!

"There is nothing more important than to help the Beckett Group weather through the rough waters."

Rory knew what he was implying.

As Sophia faced an impending trial, the internet buzzed with negative comments about her. Caught in the crossfire due to Sophia being his wife, Javier, the president of the Beckett Group, couldn't escape the fallout. The company's reputation and reliability took a hit from the impact of these adverse comments.

"How is the press conference coming along?" Javier composed himself, though his suit was soaked in sweat.

"Everything is in order. The press conference will start at 3:00 pm sharp tomorrow."

Javier nodded, gazing at Anne's tombstone with an inexplicable and troubled expression. His fingers were clenched so tightly that his nails dug into his palms. After a prolonged silence, he grimly said, "Let's go back."

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Alyssa hesitated, unsure of how to console him. In that instant, she felt an overwhelming sympathy for Jasper's mother. Simultaneously, a wave of gratitude swept over her. Despite Jasper being Javier's son, she couldn't help but feel lucky that he hadn't inherited the same selfish and cruel traits as his father.

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Upon arriving home, Jasper changed his clothes swiftly and headed straight to the Beckett Group.

He had no pressing tasks at hand other than meetings to attend. However, he felt burdened and chose to bury himself in tasks, fearing that his negativity might affect Alyssa.

Before he realized it, it was nightfall.

If Alyssa had not urged him to come home for dinner after multiple calls, he would have sat in the office until midnight.

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Xavier drove Jasper back to the villa.

As they opened the door, both of them stood frozen in shock.