Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 2021

They hadn't finished their conversation about the medication when another problem emerged.

Xavier drove Jasper's Rolls-Royce as they sped to the police station, a heavy atmosphere settling in the car.

Cyrus was waiting at the police station, his expression intense.

"Everything was fine. How did Uncle Nathan end up involved in a murder?" Alyssa asked eagerly.

"We received a report last night that a male body was found in an obscure alley on South Harmony Street in the West City District. He was severely beaten, with many signs of lacerations and heavy impact.

"The victim had a Northern Cardinal badge on his chest. After confirming his identity, it turned out he was a member of The Ivory Gang," Cyrus explained calmly.

Cyrus continued, "The alley is near a high-end membership club. It's usually empty during the day, and guests drive directly into the basement car park at night. No one walks in that alley.

"It was an old lady who was collecting recyclables that found the body due to the stench two days after his death. By then, the body had shown signs of decay, with large rats crawling on it—"

"Cyrus, stop!" Alyssa interrupted, her face pale. "A summary will do. We just had lunch!"

Jasper, however, looked intrigued.

"In short, after several rounds of interrogation, Nathan admits to beating the man out of frustration. He denied the allegation of murder. He claimed that the victim was still alive when he left him."

Jasper asked seriously, "Cyrus, did the police retrieve Nathan's DNA from the body?"

Cyrus furrowed his eyebrows and shook his head. "Not only did we find his DNA, but we also have surveillance footage of the alley. It shows Nathan dragging the victim into the alley, beating him up, and then leaving."

Cyrus nodded thoughtfully. "Exactly, Jasper. It felt off to me too. That's why I called you both."

"Jasper, are you saying…" Alyssa blinked and anxiously grabbed his hand resting on his thigh. "Uncle Nathan was framed? Someone entered the alley after him and killed the man?"

Jasper looked at her tenderly, taking her hand in his. "Only you know what I'm thinking, Lyse."

Cyrus coughed gently, feeling awkward. The couple's affection for each other often made him feel out of place.

"Who would be so ruthless to frame Nathan?" Cyrus furrowed his eyebrows tightly. "Could it be an enemy of the Ivory Gang?"

"It's possible, but I don't think their enemies would attack in secret. They're usually blunt and confrontational." Alyssa leaned into Jasper's embrace, her eyes logical and cold. "Plus, the person framing Uncle Nathan knew how to avoid the cameras and didn't leave any traces on the body. This person is a professional with excellent observational skills."