Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 2146

The call was from Jason.

Jasper's face lit up. He answered the call immediately. "Hello, Mr. Derullere."

"Mr. Beckett, there's been a major upheaval at Schmidt Group!"

Jasper had sent Jason's wife and son overseas and hired professional bodyguards to ensure their safety. Jason no longer had anything to fear and could now openly join forces with his savior.

"Right now, Schmidt Group has been taken over by the acting vice president. Moreover, it has been secretly acquired by a holding company in Kontina. A company I've never heard of before," Jason explained.

A cold gleam flickered in Jasper's eyes. As an experienced businessman, he understood Jameson's intentions. He was certain Jameson was the owner of that holding company. It was a classic business tactic—repackaging oneself like old wine in a new bottle.

"Jameson is getting desperate as his dirty deeds are coming to light," Jasper said, his voice calm and deep. His mind raced. "Schmidt Group has become a risk to him. He cleaned up the mess his father and brother left behind. He was well aware of the tactics he used. He can't afford an investigation.

"The fact that his aide hired a killer has been exposed. Even if Carl admits to his crime, the police will investigate Jameson thoroughly. He'll still lose. So, the only option is to abandon Schmidt Group and escape.

"That said, he's only separating himself superficially. He set up a holding company in secret to acquire and secretly own Schmidt Group."

Jason let out a frustrated sigh. "That makes perfect sense, Mr. Beckett. Actually, I had this suspicion too!"

"Mr. Derullere, do you know where Jameson has gone?"

"I've tried asking around, but no one knows." Jason felt extremely helpless. "Jameson only treated me as a tool to clean up his troubles. Why would he tell me something so important?"

Jasper responded warmly, "No worries. I know you've done your best."

"But while I worked for him, I did gather some evidence of his corruption and secret transfers of company funds. Moreover, I have a voice recording of him instructing me to negotiate with Nicholas. Revealing this could be a heavy blow to him. He wouldn't be able to clear his name!"

"There, there, Axel. Even though Ms. Altman has left, at least... she's safe." Despite his best efforts, this was the most comforting thing Cyrus could think of saying.

Suddenly, Axel froze. His broad figure slumped forward.

"Axel…" Cyrus looked on at his desolation, feeling horrible and helpless. More than that, it pained him.

Among the Taylor brothers, Axel was the one who had the most striking and engaging presence. He was courageous, attentive and optimistic. He was someone who would take it in stride even if the world was ending.

Yet, this man before Cyrus was a shell of his former self. He was a lone ranger lost in the darkness, almost invisible.

"Is this all?" Axel choked out.

With his back against Cyrus, Axel asked in a hoarse voice, "Is this all that Amber and I can be?"