Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 553

Jasper fumed as Landon gloated. Green in envy, Jasper scoffed. "What's so special about that? It's normal to be invited, given the Harpers' social standing in Solana City."

"So, given your family's social standing in Solana City, did you receive an invitation?"

"Don't we have anything better to talk about? If not, please leave," Jasper remarked. He had a short fuse when it came to anything related to Alyssa.

"Look at you! I'm fooling with you," Landon said. He stopped teasing Jasper, knowing he was upset about not receiving an invitation.

Then, he produced another crumpled invitation card from his back pocket and explained, "Here. This is an invitation from the witch.

"Isn't it a coincidence that she chooses to throw her birthday party on the same day as Lyla Nelson? Not only that, she's hosting it in Solana City. Is she turning this into a competition?"

Jasper's brows furrowed in surprise. "What? Does Sophia share her birthday with Lyla?"

Xavier chimed in, scratching his head in confusion. "If I recall correctly, Madam Sophia's birthday is this Thursday, not on the weekend. Why would she move her birthday event to the weekend? Is she trying to compete with Lyla?"

"Is there any bad blood between Sophia and Lyla Nelson?" Jasper inquired, his senses sharp.

"Um, I'm not too sure. I remember they were signed to the same network as actresses. Lyla always snagged the lead roles, leaving Sophia with no option but to take on the villain roles."

Jasper fell into deep thoughts. He replied, "Got it. Keep an eye on Sophia for the next few days. If she makes any move, let me know right away."

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"Mom, you specifically moved your party to the weekend to take the spotlight from Lyla! If you can't get your hands on the perfect dress, you'll only end up as a joke!" Betty sounded worried for her mom.

"A joke? Why so?" Sophia slammed the glass on the table, causing the liquid to spill a little. "I'm the matriarch of this family and your father's beloved wife. Lyla Nelson was, and still is, no match for me!

"She might be Mrs. Taylor, but she's just the third wife! In feudal society, she was basically nothing! She's the joke!"

"Right. You're right!" Betty concurred with Sophia.

"I want the finest dress, or I'm not doing this!" Sophia shot up with a gleam in her eyes. "Get in touch with Sharon. I must borrow one of her designs, no matter what it takes!"